The Pride flag is gone. Library books are under review. It’s a new era of backlash politics in California

by CalMatters, CalMatters Network
November 15, 2023

HUNTINGTON BEACH — The winds of change blew swiftly and relentlessly into this oceanside city in northern Orange County.

Not long after winning election last November, the new conservative majority of the Huntington Beach city council adopted an ordinance that prevents the rainbow LGBTQ+ flagfrom flying at city hall…