Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May.

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May.

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  • ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    151·
    7 months ago

    Haven’t they always been strictly non-political? Or were flags other than those of competing nations allowed before this year?

    • Ashyr@sh.itjust.works
      171·
      6 months ago

      Non-political is an inherently meaningless phrase used to bludgeon the powerless. The rights and freedoms of the lgbtq community are only political if you’re not a member of that community. If you are a member of that community, it’s a very real and existential issue that must be addressed.