More States, Cities Changing Stars in their Flag

As more cities and states change their identity, some are questioning the flag's new symbolism, culture and intentions.

Minnesota replaced their official state flag with one that features an 8-pointed “Venus” or “Ishtar” star rather than the traditional “American” 5-pointed star stemming from George Washington and Betsy Ross.

The state of Minnesota made a change of the flag pole this week, bearing an 8-point star much like those displayed on flags across the Ottoman Empi…