You might be forgiven for thinking U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s outrage about a pride flag at the White House was your usual bit of performative right-wing nuttery. But in tweeting misinformation about that rainbow flag, Marshall proves his ignorance of his own state’s history — and insults a fellow Kansan besides. That’s right, the gay pride flag has a Kansan for a father. If Marshall wanted to pay proper tribute to the state that elected him, he would proudly fly the pride flag himself and trumpet Baker’s name near and far. Marshall discharged the following sour dribble on Sunday, above the picture of a pride flag at the White House: “This is a disgrace.

Source: CNN June 14, 2023 14:37 UTC