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Gilbert Baker, Creator of the Iconic Rainbow Flag, Dead at 65

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LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Micah J. Fleck In 1978, gay rights activist Gilbert Baker sewed a flag of rainbow stripes in an effort to unite the gay and lesbian community under a symbol of positivity and love. It originally contained two extra colors than its modern iteration: pink and turquoise. The reason? In…

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Students Denounced As Racist For Wearing US Flag Colors

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LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Rob Shimshock Students from one Iowan high school recently apologized to the administrators of another Iowan high school when people found their choice of red, white and blue attire offensive. Supporters of the Des Moines North High School basketball team, many of whose players are from refugee families, were offended…