# Pride flag protest, Jason Lee removal, LGBTQ+ diversity drop

Hundreds of students protested the removal of a pride flag in Sonoma Valley, CA. Jason Lee was removed from Stockton's vice mayor role amid controversy. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked transgender inmate medical restrictions. Nearly nine in 10 U.S. companies dropped LGBTQ+ board diversity disclosures. Elon Musk donated $158 million.

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