Honestly, it’s wild that in 2024, we’re still seeing pushback against something as basic as waving a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights. The fact that Berlin’s Pride parade needs extra security and faces flag bans at the parliament just shows how much work is left to do, not only in Germany but everywhere. I love how the community keeps showing up anyway—painting metro stations in rainbow colors is such a powerful statement. We can’t let right-wing backlash roll back the progress that’s been made; solidarity and visibility are more important than ever.