TACOMA, Wash – Today (March 31, 2025), in recognition of the Transgender Day of Visibility, the City of Tacoma took the historic step of raising the Transgender Pride commemorative flag above the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma Police Department Headquarters, Tacoma Fire Department Headquarters, and Tacoma Municipal Building.
“It’s so important to stand together on March 31 as the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day of Visibility was born out of trans people daring to proclaim joy. In defiance of all the barriers they face, they have the audacity to thrive in the face of hate and bigotry. The contributions of trans people are endless, and seen here in our city’s rich diversity, economic vitality, and quality of life. Trans joy is worthy of celebration,” said Council Member Olgy Diaz. “What we need now is everyone in Tacoma, Washington state, and the United States to stand together and be visible in their support of our trans family and neighbors. March 31 is a moment for us to pause to honor and celebrate the tremendous perseverance and fortitude of trans people of all ages, backgrounds, and professions. This is an opportunity to speak in one voice to say we see you, we affirm you, and there is a community standing in support of you.”
This is the first commemorative flag raising directed by the City Council with its recent adoption of Resolution 41642, which required the City Manager to establish and implement a clear and consistent process for displaying commemorative flags at City-owned facilities.
“For the past few years, the City of Tacoma has proudly raised the Transgender Pride flag over City Hall, and this year, we take an even stronger step forward,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “For the first time, the flag will also fly above the Tacoma Dome, Fire Headquarters, and Police Headquarters—powerful symbols of our commitment to inclusion, safety, and belonging across our city. Our transgender neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family are an essential part of Tacoma who make our city stronger, and we are proud to fly this flag.”
“As trans people, our very existence is seen as defiance under a tyrannical federal government. While it is dangerous to be out and visible, it is also imperative for those who cannot be to see that their community and allies have not stopped fighting,” said Oliver Webb, Executive Director of the Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound. “Today, the City of Tacoma made it clear Tacoma stands with the transgender community. To see the Transgender Pride flag on top of the Tacoma Dome, with our mountain looking down upon it, reminded me exactly why I stay visible today and always.”
“As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I believe that the symbolism behind our flags speaks volumes about the values we hold as a community and a nation,” said District 5 Council Member Joe Bushnell, “I am so proud of the work done to establish a framework that allows for the display of commemorative flags, including the Transgender Pride flag. This framework articulates the viewpoint and values of the City Council while operating with full respect for the U.S. flag as well as state and federal laws.”
The Transgender Pride flags, in alignment with the commemorative flag policy, were provided by community partners at no cost to the City.
Pathetic, I am so tired and weary of Woke, can we move on!
I believe in standing up for trans people, minorities, and anyone who has faced discrimination in a country that claims to uphold equality and democracy for all. The U.S. Constitution directs us to ensure those rights, and I take that seriously. To me, true allegiance to this country means defending the principles it was founded on—fairness, justice, and equal protection under the law.
Those who oppose these rights aren’t just taking a political stance; they’re rejecting the very foundation of what America is supposed to be. If someone claims to love this country but denies others the rights promised to them, then their allegiance is not to the Constitution, but to something else entirely. Supporting equality isn’t just a moral choice—it’s a patriotic one.
GOOD FOR YOU TACOMA. Stand Up.
To every man and boy, timid or bold to assert his unwoke masculinity:
BE A MAN. BE OF COURAGE TO BE A GROWN MAN, AUTHENTIC, CARING, JUST.
Trump is a regrettable amplifying echo of populist American social immaturity. His Pied Piper summons resonates with the righteous children of identity anxiety living lives of apprehension often deeply fearful about their own sexuality. Typed attitudes result, arrested personal integrity flagged by perpetual adolescence disallowing common authenticity with social labels. It’s the same with any stigmatic association. Inclusion is bad, equity harmful, away with diversity. Oh, and woke. Can’t have Woke! And banish gender, queer, or Black and you whose faith or laugh or song offends. Freedom. Freedom. Freedom is not free. You have not bled enough, America. Sing again that all may hear as from that single womb how we were born to wander – apart until we could not see ourselves. Apart until a hateful journey lay. Unforgiving we tried. And trying still, Woke is all we have to show, and hope for justice to find our humanity and tell our stories. EVERY STORY MATTERS.
Science vs. “feelings”. How can a biological man “feel” like a woman? He can’t since he’s never been a woman. He can only imagine what it is like to feel like a woman. Same goes for a woman “feeling” like she is a man. Biology is a very strong determinant of how we view ourselves in many ways. That’s what makes us what and who we are biologically and to a great extent emotionally and intellectually.
“Transgenderism” exists only in the mind of the individual and has been designated as a mental disorder (gender dysphoria) that conflicts with biological reality. It is not something to celebrate, take pride in, demand acceptance and support of but rather treat. It appears that an underlying narcissism is behind many “transgenders” due to a lack of self worth, empathy and importance. Deal with that and you’ll find less of “Look at me I’m special!”
This is especially true of pubescent children who are undergoing a flood of hormonal development and will grow out of this confusion. Parents and especially schools that foster, support or actively conceal such abnormal behavior (0.6%) are guilty of child abuse. Physically or chemically mutilating one’s body does not deal with the issues going on between their ears.
Simply I am so very ashamed of my home town!
As long as someone is actually working and making a living and contributing to what we need as a society and not interfering with others who want to live a productive life, then great – knock yourself out with whatever thing pops into your mind – as long as it’s legal and we don’t have to trip over it every time we turn around.
Problem is, I see a lot of distraction coming from this movement, and not a lot of self-sustainment or production.
Enough of the WOKE stuff being pushed on us!!
I am embarrassed to say that I was born & raised in Tacoma.