Mexico’s green, white and red flag has become a defining symbol of the protests in Los Angeles. Demonstrators have waved ...

The U.S. flag means a great deal to nearly all Americans. Military veterans have strong emotional ties to the flag as a symbol of their service; politicians believe that children will be better ...

Yes, the flag is a powerful, proud image, a great symbol of a great nation. But no, it’s not “sacred,” like, say the cross, a consecrated communion host, scrolls of the Torah sacred scripture.