Missoula recognizes Pride flag as an official city flag in response to new state law
In a pointed response to a new Montana law restricting flag displays on government property, the Missoula City Council voted to recognize the Pride flag as one of its official city flags. The move, passed 9–2, sidesteps the state’s limitations by giving the flag municipal status—allowing it to remain in schools and public buildings. Supporters say it’s about signaling inclusion and safety for LGBTQ youth. Critics say it politicizes public space. Either way, Missoula made its position clear: visibility matters.
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