Tag Archives: Gay Rights

1978: Gay Pride (rainbow) flag adopted

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Steve

Now I know why June is Pride Month! On this day 45 years ago, the well-known flag with all the cool, bright colors was selected to represent Gay Rights. Over the years it has been expanded to encompass others but … Continue reading →

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Italian #34: Franco Grillini

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Steve

If you’ve ever followed Italy’s national politics, especially after World War II, they appear to be chaotic compared to America’s. Unlike our entrenched Congress which oddly is always in campaign mode, the Italian Parliament (Parlamento) averages an election a year … Continue reading →

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