Utah's Latest Culture War: When Nazi Flags Are "Educational" But Pride Flags Are "Political"

In a move that perfectly encapsulates the absolute shit show that is modern American conservative politics, Utah Republicans have managed to outdo themselves in their endless crusade against basic human dignity. The Utah House Education Committee has passed a bill that would ban Pride flags from government buildings and schools while potentially giving the green light to Nazi and Confederate flags for "educational purposes." Let that sink in for a damn minute.

The Bill: A Masterclass in Bigotry

House Bill 77, introduced by Republican Representative Trevor Lee, represents everything that's fundamentally fucked up about contemporary conservative legislation. The bill specifically outlines which flags can be displayed in government buildings and schools, including U.S., Utah state, foreign country, military, Native American tribe, and university flags. But here's where it gets really special – it makes an exception for "historic" flags for educational purposes (Salt Lake Tribune, "Utah Hou…