Florida Transportation Department Orders Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks in Multiple Cities
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
The Florida Department of Transportation has ordered multiple cities including Miami Beach to remove rainbow-colored crosswalks that were installed as symbols of LGBTQ+ pride and inclusion. Local leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates are pushing back against the order, defending the crosswalks as important expressions of community support and visibility. The conflict represents a broader cultural and political tension between state authority and local municipal decisions regarding LGBTQ+ representation in public spaces.
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prompting local leaders and advocates to push back in defense of LGBTQ+ expression
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