Coast Guard Redefines 'Hate Symbols,' Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Expression: Will Swastika Now Be Seen as Just a Symbol?
The U.S. Coast Guard is poised to make a significant change in its approach to hate symbols – moving away from a strict definition and into a more nuanced one. Starting December 15th, the agency will reclassify the swastika, an emblem deeply rooted in fascism and white supremacist ideologies that