Flags

Salt Lake City Mayor Unveils Bold New Flags to Defy Controversial State Law, Championing LGBTQ+ and Diversity

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SALT LAKE CITY — In a bold response to a recently enacted law banning “non-official” flags, Mayor Erin Mendenhall introduced a new set of city flags that she asserts comply with the legislation. During a Salt Lake City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mendenhall presented variations of flags that include the LGBTQ+ Pride flag, the Juneteenth flag, the transgender pride flag, and the official Salt Lake City flag. These designs incorporate the city’s logo—featuring a Sego Lily—allowing them to technically adhere to the new regulations. The law, passed by the state legislature earlier this year, restricts … Read more

Multiple States Consider Legislation Prohibiting Pride Flags at Public Facilities

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Several states across the United States are currently considering legislation that would prohibit the display of Pride flags on government property. This wave of proposed laws reflects a broader national debate over the symbols of identity and inclusion prominently displayed in public spaces. These legislative efforts, predominantly spearheaded by conservative lawmakers, argue that the presence of such flags on government properties could signify endorsement of specific groups or political viewpoints, which they believe should remain neutral on governmental grounds. The bills vary from state to state, with some proposing outright bans and others suggesting limitations … Read more

Adobe’s Unconventional Assignments: Photographers Capture Bananas, Flags, and Chewing Mouths for New AI Product

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San Jose, California – Adobe Inc., the renowned software company, recently initiated an intriguing project that had professional photographers capturing unconventional subjects. These assignments ranged from photographing bananas and flags in real-life scenarios to taking close-up shots of mouths while eating. Another commission focused on capturing pet portraits, with strict instructions not to include any clothing on the animals. The purpose of these peculiar missions was not to fulfill an immediate demand for such photos, but rather to provide essential material for Adobe’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) product called Firefly. Firefly, Adobe’s flagship AI tool … Read more