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The 'Pride Match' that wasn’t
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A ‘pride match’ between Iran and Egypt — and Washington state’s gay leaders couldn’t be happier about it
The state’s top lawmakers see the World Cup game as a global megaphone and blueprint for a campaign against transgender ballot measures.
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FIFA rules in favor of Pride flags at ‘inclusive’ Seattle World Cup, despite countries’ objections
FIFA will allow fans in Seattle to bring rainbow-colored Pride flags to the World Cup matchup between Egypt and Iran. The game has been designated a “Pride […]
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FIFA allows LGBT pride flags at Egypt-Iran match despite ban on ‘political’ items
FIFA said on Thursday that fans will be permitted to bring pride flags to the World Cup match in Seattle between Iran and Egypt, despite Iranian objections and the soccer organization’s ban on “political items.” The World Cup’s draw prompted pushback from both countries when it was first decided in December because it is scheduled […]
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World Cup fans from 2 anti-gay Islamic countries will wade through LGBTQ+ propaganda at 'Pride Match'
FIFA officials are refusing to back down on their first "Pride Match" for the World Cup despite objections from Iran and Egypt, Islamic nations where homosexuality is illegal.The two countries are scheduled to compete in the match at Seattle Stadium on Friday, which will also include soccer- and rainbow-themed events with the LGBTQ+ community.'Whether that is Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bosnia ... or, frankly, the United States of America, we can all do better when it comes to inclusion'"We are here to ensure that everybody who comes to visit, and anybody who’s watching this game, understands that we celebrate people, their sexual identity, their sexual orientation, and we are an inclusive and safe place to visit and live in," said Pride Match co-chair Jen Barnes to the Seattle Times.The match will be followed by the Seattle Pride Parade the following day in the downtown of the city.FIFA says that fans will be allowed to bring in Pride flags to the stadium, as well as other flags advocating sexual orientation and gender identity.The Iranian regime considers homosexuality a crime punishable up to death, while Egypt outlaws homosexual activities under laws banning "indecency."In December both Iran and Egypt objected to participating in the LGBTQ+ match, but neither pulled out of the contest.Hedda McLendon, the senior vice president of legacy for the host committee in Seattle, told the Times that they were not pressured by FIFA to change their planned celebration."It was always about inclusion and visibility," she said, "and whether that is Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Australia, or, frankly, the United States of America, we can all do better when it comes to inclusion and LGBTQ visibility."According to California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D), both of the countries demanded that Pride flags be banned from the Pride match, but FIFA denied the demands.RELATED: Pride activist outraged at CA city officials for canceling festival — then officials fire back "Hard no to these violent, repressive regimes," he added. "And huge gratitude & respect to the LGBTQ Egyptians & Iranians — in these countries & in diaspora — who fight so hard, putting their lives at risk, to shed light on & to end this violent repression.""If Iran and Egypt don't want to see Pride flags at their match in Seattle, that's just too damn bad," responded transgender activist Charlotte Clymer on social media. "LGBTQ folks were intentionally erased in Qatar in 2022 due to 'respect for local culture.' Seattle supports LGBTQ people. Respect the local culture."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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'Gay Giants fan's heartbreaking letter' reveals major Pride Month win for sports
Like most professional sports, Major League Baseball players have been forced to promote the LGBTQ community — especially during Pride Month.But this Pride Month things are changing, and gay baseball fans are not happy about it.In one article for the magazine “Out Sports” titled “Gay Giants fan’s heartbreaking letter shows the cost of the team’s Pride Night failure,” a fan laments the actions of several San Francisco Giants players who chose to do their own thing on Pride Night.“So this fan wrote a note to the San Francisco Giants ... about this incident that happened at their Pride Night festival,” BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere explains on “Stu Does America.” “Now as you may know, every Major League Baseball team has a Pride Night with the exception of the Texas Rangers.”While the team did celebrate Pride Night, multiple Giants players wore hats boasting Bible verses.“Signifying, ‘Hey, like you know this isn’t a thing that we want to be involved in, and we have a different opinion,’” Stu explains.The Bible verse in question “talks about the rainbow and how it was God’s sign.”The disgruntled fan wrote that he has been “a lifelong Giants fan for over 40 years,” beginning when he “attended games as a kid” and “arrived early to get autographs from players.”“As an LGBTQ athlete, I’ve had the honor of going to a Pride night or day for many years. I’ve also organized 200 plus softball players to attend the game annually,” he said.“I was unbelievably disappointed by the offensive and disrespectful actions of a few Giants players who chose to write a Bible verse on their hats that was meant to reclaim the rainbow as a Christian/Catholic symbol,” he continued.“Now, my understanding was the Bible came long before Pride Night. I don’t know if that’s accurate, Dave, historically, but I believe it is,” Stu says.The gay author went on to explain that in 1978, Gilbert Baker created the rainbow flag in San Francisco as a symbol of pride.“I will note 1978 is after the Bible came out,” Stu comments, pointing out that “not everything has to be about sex.”“Like you can actually have a sport where people come out and enjoy the sport,” he adds.Want more from Stu and Dave?To enjoy more of Stu and Dave's lethal blend of wit, humor, and insightful commentary subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.
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America’s deep political divide over Pride Month: How many in the US want celebrations canceled?
Almost a fifth of Americans would like Pride Month to be canceled.
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