Why June Looks Different At U.S. Embassies Under Marco Rubio

WASHINGTON— U.S. embassies around the world will not be flying Pride flags this June, thanks to a State Department directive implemented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio shortly after he took office. Rubio’s order prohibited State Department personnel from “conducting or participating in any public diplomacy outreach or representational activity” celebrating, commemorating, or recognizing theme ...