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Coast Guard's Policy Shift on Hate Symbols Sparks Outrage

12/17/2025

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The U.S. Coast Guard revised its harassment policy to downgrade swastikas and nooses to 'potentially divisive'.
Sen. Jacky Rosen criticized the change, saying it undermines protections against bigotry.
Coast Guard Admiral Kevin Lunday issued a memo calling these symbols prohibited.
The shift comes amid rising antisemitism, drawing concern from historian Deborah Lipstadt.
U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Kevin Lunday as commandant, and his confirmation remains pending.

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The U.S. Coast Guard revised its harassment policy to downgrade swastikas and nooses to 'potentially divisive'.
Sen. Jacky Rosen criticized the change, saying it undermines protections against bigotry.
Coast Guard Admiral Kevin Lunday issued a memo calling these symbols prohibited.
The shift comes amid rising antisemitism, drawing concern from historian Deborah Lipstadt.
U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Kevin Lunday as commandant, and his confirmation remains pending.