Boise Hits Back At Pride Flag Ban With Rainbow Poles

Boise’s NPR reports:

A week after taking down rainbow Pride flags to comply with a new state law, Boise city hall installed a banner and wrapped its flag poles with LGBTQ colors.

Last Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little signed HB 561 into law, prohibiting government entities from flying non-official flags, with fines of up to $2,000 a day for not complying. Only the U.S. flag, state flag, official military flags, recognized tribal flags and the Basque flag are allowed.

A large sign with rainbow stripes and the words quote “Creating a city for everyone” now hangs on the outside of city hall, while poles in front of the plaza are also adorned in pride colors.

“Well, the law pertained to flags and we are in full compliance with the law,” Mayor Lauren McLean said on Tuesday. She said her team considered how it could continue to show its commitment to the community.

Read the full article. Last year the Boise City Council adopted the Pride flag as an official flag after Republicans passed a ban on “unofficial” flags at government buildings. Republicans responded earlier this year with the above-cited stricter ban. Watch the videos! Go Boise!

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