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D.C. ‘Dyke March’ BANS Israeli And Jewish Pride Symbols, Refuse Entry To Marchers Carrying Star Of David Flag

Emily Zanotti

The Washington, D.C., “Dyke March” turned away Jewish marchers carrying LGBT pride flags emblazoned with the Star of David Saturday, making good on a threat to turn away anyone who showed up to the event with Jewish pride for the Israeli flag.

The D.C. Dyke March announced the policy last week, telling potential attendees of the event, billed as “an all-inclusive celebration of underrepresented people,” that symbols of “Zionism” would not be tolerated — even though the event organizers explicitly said they would allow Palestinian flags, according to The Washington Times.

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