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Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Slams Pride Flag Over State’s Capitol

By JRL Charts|2026-02-24T11:01:39-08:00June 7th, 2019|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: associated press, GOP conservatives, lgbt politics, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, openly gay mayor, pride flag attacks, Pride flag over state capitol, PRIDE month, Rep. Scott Allen, Wisconsin Gov. Evers|

MADISON, WI — (06-07-19) — Wisconsin GOP Lawmaker Scott Allen slams Democratic Governor Tony Evers for authorized the flying of the Pride Flag in support for Pride Month, over the state's capitol building. Gov. Evers made history flying a gay pride rainbow flag over the Wisconsin state Capitol. Needless to say it drew immediate anger [...]

Gay Mayor Pete Buttigieg Qualifies for Presidential Debates

SOUTH BEND, IN — (03-18-19) — Gay presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg qualifies for presidential debates in Indiana. The young openly gay mayor of South Bend makes history by qualifying for the presidential debates. According to one of Buttigieg's aides, the mayor raised over $600,000 from 22,200 donations within 24 hours after his CNN town hall. [...]