US Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika as a so-called "hate symbol," the Washington Post reports. Instead, it will be labeled as “potentially divisive” under new guidelines effective December 15. This policy also redefines nooses and the Confederate flag, though the latter's display is still prohibited.

Historic displays featuring the Confederate flag may be allowed if it is a minor element. These changes align with the Trump administration's revised policies on hazing and harassment in the military. A Coast Guard official described the policy alterations as "chilling," emphasizing the importance of recognizing the divisiveness of swastikas.

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