Wisconsin Gov Raises Pride Flag Over State Capitol
Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate reports: Democratic Gov. Tony Evers took aim at the White House on Friday as he raised a pride flag above the state Capitol in Madison in recognition of Pride Month. It’s the seventh time Evers has raised the flag since he was first elected, and it comes as Trump’s administration has taken … The post Wisconsin Gov Raises Pride Flag Over State Capitol appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate reports:
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers took aim at the White House on Friday as he raised a pride flag above the state Capitol in Madison in recognition of Pride Month. It’s the seventh time Evers has raised the flag since he was first elected, and it comes as Trump’s administration has taken steps to eliminate protections for LGBTQ Americans.
“We will fight and overcome all those in every capitol and in the White House who want to erase the vast and vibrant identities, stories, and communities that make America so great,” Evers said.
The pride flag will fly over the state Capitol throughout the month of June. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Republicans introduced a bill earlier this year that would ban state buildings from flying flags related to religious, political or gender identities.
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What was once tradition is now newsworthy.
Today, we raised the Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row because, here in Wisconsin, we celebrate our LGBTQ friends and neighbors.
You are family here.
You belong here.
You are welcome home here.Happy Pride, Wisconsin!
— Governor Tony Evers (@govevers.wisconsin.gov) May 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today the Pride Flag was raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Pride Month.
“When the Pride Flag flies above the People’s House, it sends a clear and unequivocal message that Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates LGBTQ Wisconsinites and Americans,” said Gov. Tony Evers.
— WisDems (@wisdems.org) May 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Gov. Tony Evers raised the LGBTQ Pride flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol Friday via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/evers…
— Wisconsin Examiner (@wisconsinexaminer.com) May 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Press release: “When the Pride Flag flies above the People’s House, it sends a clear and unequivocal message that Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates LGBTQ Wisconsinites and Americans.”
— Milwaukee Record (@milwaukeerecord.bsky.social) May 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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