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NASA Employees Ordered to Remove Pride Symbols Amid Controversy

2/14/2025

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NASA employees have been told to take down LGBTQI+ pride symbols from their workspaces, coinciding with President Trump's efforts to roll back diversity initiatives. This move has sparked outrage among Congressional Democrats, who see it as an infringement on free speech. While NASA denies imposing new bans, they admit to reminding staff about workspace decor policies, drawing scrutiny over compliance with Trump's directives.

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NASA employees have been told to take down LGBTQI+ pride symbols from their workspaces, coinciding with President Trump's efforts to roll back diversity initiatives. This move has sparked outrage among Congressional Democrats, who see it as an infringement on free speech. While NASA denies imposing new bans, they admit to reminding staff about workspace decor policies, drawing scrutiny over compliance with Trump's directives.