Orlando's Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalks removed amid political controversy
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The rainbow crosswalk outside Orlando's Pulse nightclub, a memorial for the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting, was painted over by the state, which officials describe as a political act and a betrayal of the community's efforts to honor the victims. The removal follows recent state directives against rainbow-themed public art on crosswalks, citing safety and distraction concerns.
- Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state, mayor says: "A cruel political act" CBS News
- Pulse Memorial crosswalk on Orange Avenue repainted to meet state standards Spectrum News 13
- Pulse Memorial's rainbow crosswalk removed overnight in Orlando, Florida NBC News
- Rainbow crosswalk removed at Pulse nightclub memorial amid Trump's street art crackdown USA Today
- 'Cruel political act': Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk in Orlando removed overnight WESH
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