"Huntington Beach Election 2024: Controversial Measures Face Defeat as Pride Flag Ban Proposal Gains Attention"

Voters in Huntington Beach, California, will decide on Measure B, which seeks to ban the display of Pride, breast cancer awareness, and religious flags on city property, sparking controversy and accusations of discrimination from critics. The ballot measure, supported by the conservative City Council majority, is seen as a move to counter liberal governance from the state capital and has drawn attention to the city's deepening involvement in culture wars. The LGBTQ community and its allies view the measure as divisive, while supporters argue it removes identity politics from the public square.