A Florida city fined a lesbian couple over a rainbow fence. Now they’re suing

Many Key West residents protested Florida’s removal of a rainbow crosswalk by painting their fences in the same colors, only to be met with city fines. Now, a federal lawsuit backed by the American Civil Liberties Union challenges that punishment on First Amendment grounds.

Coley Sohn and Linda Bagley-Sohn repainted 12 pickets at their Old Town home, inspiring similar protests throughout the…

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Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

Idaho barred government buildings from flying Pride flags. Now, officials in the state’s capital city are turning to lights, pole wraps, and public signage instead.

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Boise City Hall installed a sign this week featuring an 11-stripe rainbow with the message: “Creating a city for everyone.”…

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