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  • Citizens Speak Out: HOA Cited for Violating First Amendment

    Citizens Speak Out: HOA Cited for Violating First Amendment

    The HOA’s attempts to control the political expression of its residents, including the display of flags representing different nations or political affiliations, overstep the HOA’s legitimate governance functions.

  • Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

    Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

    Introducing Vexillolinguistics: The Study of the Language of Flag Descriptions

  • What is a Hoist?

    What is a Hoist?

    “hoist” refers to the part of a flag closest to the flagpole or the edge that is attached to the halyard.

  • A Field of Yellow

    A Field of Yellow

    The vexillolinguistic phrase “a field of yellow” refers to a flag with a yellow or gold background

  • The Environmental Impact of Burning U.S. Flags: And Safer Alternatives

    The Environmental Impact of Burning U.S. Flags: And Safer Alternatives

    The Flag of the United States holds a profound symbolic meaning, representing freedom, unity, and the ideals upon which the nation was founded. However, for some, burning the flag has become a form of protest, a stark and powerful expression of dissent. While burning the U.S. flag is protected under the First Amendment as a…

  • Vexillolinguistics of the Flag of Puerto Rico

    Vexillolinguistics of the Flag of Puerto Rico

    Five horizontal stripes alternating red and white, starting and ending in red; blue equilateral triangle at the hoist with a centered upright white five-pointed star of diameter 1/3 to 1/2 the hoist; aspect ratio 2:3.

  • Grito de Lares – September 23rd

    Grito de Lares – September 23rd

    Flying the Flag of Puerto Rico on September 23rd is a powerful way to honor the memory of those who participated in El Grito de Lares and to celebrate the enduring spirit of the Puerto Rican people.

  • Dag Hammarskjöld’s Day: A Tribute to Peace, Diplomacy, and the Swedish Flag

    Dag Hammarskjöld’s Day: A Tribute to Peace, Diplomacy, and the Swedish Flag

    Dag Hammarskjöld’s Day is September 3rd each year. On September 3rd, Sweden honors the memory of Dag Hammarskjöld, a towering figure in global diplomacy and the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. His legacy is one of peace, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to international cooperation. In commemorating this day, it is fitting for Swedes…

  • The Unraveling of the United States of America

    The Unraveling of the United States of America

    The Unraveling of the United States is vividly symbolized by the tattered, cheap, foreign-made, commoditized polyester flags that adorn the homes of countless neighborhoods across the country. These flags, once emblematic of a nation’s pride, now hang in disarray, their edges frayed and colors faded, much like the fabric of the nation itself. In the…

  • Breaking the ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality: The Case for Dual Flag Displays

    Breaking the ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality: The Case for Dual Flag Displays

    Bridging Divides by Uniting with Flags to Prevent Polarization and Conflict. In the United States, the First Amendment is not just a legal safeguard but a beacon of our commitment to freedom of speech, expression, and assembly. These rights empower individuals to express their beliefs and cultural identities freely, contributing to a vibrant and diverse…

  • Good Flags * Bad Flags

    Good Flags * Bad Flags

    At Titus Flags, we’re passionate about promoting exceptional flag design. One invaluable resource for both novice and experienced vexillologists is the PDF guide “Good Flags, Bad Flags,” compiled by Ted Kaye for the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA). This concise, user-friendly guide outlines the five key principles of good flag design: By following these guidelines,…

  • First Amendment to the United States Constitution

    First Amendment to the United States Constitution

    Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.