Texas Banned Rainbow Crosswalks. San Antonio Found a Workaround.

The New York Times·May 12

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Texas has banned rainbow crosswalks, but the city of San Antonio has found a way to maintain a visible symbol of pride. Instead of painting the crosswalks, San Antonio has painted the sidewalks with rainbow colors, potentially exploiting a jurisdictional loophole. The move appears to be a response to a ban on symbols of "political ideology" in public spaces.

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