Cities Making Pride Flag Official Symbols

Boise and Salt Lake City have made the Pride flag official city symbols, skirting state laws dictating which flags can be flown on government property. Utah and Idaho have laws barring most flags except for select ones like the American flag and military flags.

Christian Lifeguard Sues LA County Fire Department for Religious Discrimination

A Christian lifeguard sued the Los Angeles County Fire Department for religious discrimination after being forced to fly a Progress Pride flag. The lawsuit alleges that his religious accommodation request was initially granted but later denied, leading to retaliation and harassment. The case seeks damages and injunctive relief to protect his religious rights during Pride Month.

Lawsuit over Pride Flag at Los Angeles County Lifeguard Station

A Los Angeles County lifeguard is suing the county for requiring him to work near a Pride flag and punishing him for taking down three flags. The lifeguard, an evangelical Christian, believes the flag conflicts with his religious beliefs.