- Utah's state flag will be replaced with a new design, featuring a hexagonal beehive with five peaks and a red swath below.
- Proponents say the new flag is more distinctive and stands out compared to the old one.
- Opponents accuse the new-flag proponents of trying to cancel history and embracing 'woke' politics.
- A long-shot campaign is under way to keep the old flag, with supporters displaying it at all party events.
- Efforts to overturn the new flag on the ballot failed, but opponents are trying again for the 2024 election.
Can a State Flag Be Too ‘Woke’? Some Utahns Say So
Gov. Spencer Cox thought a redesign of the state flag would bring people together. ‘I should have known better.’
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