The Massachusetts State Flag is rooted in history. Its roots go back to 1629, before Boston was incorporated as a city within the Massachusetts Bay Colony. However, as outlined in the 2015 Globe article "It's no Confederate flag, but our banner is still pretty awful", there are an enormity of issues with the flag's symbolism, and, on top of those issues, the design of the flag, a "seal on a bedsheet", is poor. Flapping in the breeze, it's hard to make out what's depicted on the seal, and it's impossible to read the state's motto.

Massachusetts should have a flag we can be proud of. The flags of Maryland, Colorado, and California, to name a few, are displayed proudly by residents and businesses, due to their unique designs and powerful symbolism.

Let's design a flag we can be proud of in Massachusetts!