The President of the United States, Joe Biden has given his approval for U.S. diplomatic outposts around the world to fly the Pride flag, synonymous with the LGBTQ, on the same flagpole as the U.S flags at their embassy or consulate.
Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who made the announcement on Thursday, said the order was a blanket authorization for showcasing support for LGBTQ rights.
The directive marks a departure from how the Donald Trump administration handled the matter while the State Department was run by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
In a confidential cable sent to…
