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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
Principals of Good Flag Design
Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but depart from these five principles only with caution and purpose.
Characteristics of an “All Weather” Flag
Flags have long been symbols of identity, pride, and unity, waving boldly in various environments. When considering the demands placed on flags exposed to the elements, the term “All Weather” flag emerges as an important classification within vexillology. This article aims to define what constitutes an “All Weather” flag, emphasizing the limitations of cotton flags…
“Rebellious Stripes”: The Flag That United the Colonies Against Tyranny
By turning the British East India Company flag, which had horizontal stripes, on its head and removing the “King’s Colours” (the Union Jack), the Sons of Liberty created a powerful emblem of rebellion.
The True Flag of the United States: Respecting the 10:19 Aspect Ratio
The flag of the United States is a powerful symbol of the nation’s identity, unity, and values. However, the proliferation of “Outdoor American Flags” manufactured according to standard tarp sizes such as 2’x3′, 3’x5′, 4’x6′, and 5’x7′, predominantly produced in China, has led to a widespread misrepresentation of the flag’s intended proportions. The authentic flag…
Vexillolinguistics of the POW*MIA Flag
Vexillolinguistics, or the study of the language of flag design description, can help improve any flag’s description by incorporating all elements and “trimming the fat” to remove words that might bring ambiguity to the flag design. The POW*MIA Flag is no exception. As the founder of Vexillolinguistics, I hereby offer my vexillolinguistic interpretation of the…
Hunter’s Flag of the United States
Introducing the Hunter’s Flag of the United States, a unique tribute to the spirit of the American outdoors. This flag, also known by alternate names such as the Flag of Fred Bear, Hunter’s Glory, Backcountry Banner, and The Sportsman’s Standard, features thirteen ‘Blaze Orange’ (#FF6700) and white (#FFFFFF) horizontal stripes, and the canton in ‘Forest…
Vexillolinguistics of the Flag of Sweden
The Flag of Sweden features a blue field with a yellow Nordic cross extending to the edges, the vertical bar closer to the hoist. Dimensions: 5:2:9 horizontally, 4:2:4 vertically, overall aspect ratio 5:8.
Vexillolinguistics of the Flag of Lebanon
“The Lebanese flag shall be composed of three horizontal stripes, a white stripe between two red ones. The width of the white stripe shall be equal to that of both red stripes. In the center of and occupying one-third of the white stripe is a green cedar tree with its top touching the upper red…
US Flag Display Grading System
The Flag of the United States Display Grading System provides a comprehensive and fair method to evaluate the condition of the flag based on a range of common flaws.