College bans US flag citing ‘hate-based violence’ post-Trump victory

A Massachusetts college has decided to remove an American flag amid struggles to stop “hate-based violence” that escalated since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The flag was initially flown at half-staff, but that only triggered more disputes.

From now on, Hampshire College will not be flying American or any other flags, following the school president Jonathan Lash’s decision.  Read more.