Flying a flag upside down is traditionally a sign of "dire distress," the United States Flag Code states. The symbol of protest was done by park staffers, media outlets report. The practice dates ...

As visitors descended on Yosemite National Park to witness its iconic “Firefall” event, an upside-down American flag was hung on a park summit to protest the ongoing federal job cuts carried ...

They even flew the American flag upside down off El Capitan. 1000 National Park workers were told their job was terminated on February 14. The day is now being called by some the Valentine's Day ...

The Trump administration signals zero tolerance for foreign students and green card holders engaged in political activism deemed supportive of terrorism, emphasizing deportation. Mahmoud Khalil's ...

By Michael Levenson A small group of protesters hung an inverted American flag — historically used as a sign of distress — off the side of El Capitan, a towering rock formation in Yosemite ...

Even though the Olympics are still three years away, it's not too early to start thinking about a possible Team USA roster for flag football. So, let's imagine that the NFL decided to hold its own ...

But this year’s visitors witnessed more than firefall on February 22. They also saw an upside-down American flag, which Yosemite employees reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan to protest ...

Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Flying the American flag upside down is a symbol that has sparked debate and controversy in the United States. Traditionally ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signaled that he wants to repeal the red flag law in the Sunshine State, arguing that it infringes on gun owners' Second Amendment rights. The governor ...

CHICAGO — St. Sabina Church has raised an American flag upside down Monday to protest the Trump administration. It took place 11 a.m. in front of St. Sabina, located at 78th and Throop.