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[[File:Cishet monogamous flag.png|thumb|183x183px|Polyamorous Ally flag (for cishets)]]
[[File:Qpoc-tpoc ally flag.png|thumb|Qpoc/Tpoc white cishet Ally flag]]
An '''Ally''' or '''Straight Ally''' is a [[cisgender]], [[Straight|heterosexual]]/[[Heteromantic|romantic]], [[allosexual]]/[[Alloromantic|romantic]] ([[cishet]]) individual who is not part of the [[LGBT+|LGBTA+]] community but supports the community. An ally acknowledges that LGBT people face discrimination and thus are socially disadvantaged, supports LGBT+ rights, and challenges homophobia, transphobia, etc. Not everyone who meets this definition identifies specifically as an "ally". Not all cishet people are allies.
The ''A'' in LGBTA+ does not stand for ally. Rather it stands for [[asexual]], [[aromantic]], and [[agender]].
▲[[File:Static-assets-upload6444651288728686211.png|thumb|An alternate cis ally flag by [https://en.pronouns.page/ pronouns.page]]]
See also: [[Nomon Allies]].
[[File:Static-assets-upload4486877277930940097.png|thumb|An alternate straight ally flag by [https://en.pronouns.page/ pronouns.page]]]▼
== History ==
It is unknown when the term 'ally' was first used, however it has been around seemingly since the post events of [[The Stonewall Riots]].
== Flags ==
The Straight Ally flag was created sometime in the late 2000’s, but the specific origin is unknown. The cisgender ally flag was coined by by Twitter user [https://en.pronouns.page/ @vaultausir] at an unknown time.
The Polyamorous Ally flag (for cishets) was coined by a [[User:Cryptocrew|user going by William]], as she noticed the lack of polyamorous support amongst many. It was coined on January 21st, 2021.
The [[QPoC]]/[[TPoC]] Ally flag was also coined by William, in order for white cishets to show support to not only transgender and [[queer]] people, but support to POC and the struggles they go through. It was coined on January 22nd, 2021.
== Resources ==
https://www.unco.edu/gender-sexuality-resource-center/resources/pride-flags.aspx#:~:text=History%3A%20o%20The%20Non%2DBinary,Non%2DBinary%20peoples'%20experience.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_ally#Historical_background<gallery>
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File:Ally.png|LGBTQ+ Ally flag for Monogamous Cishets (coined by Cryptocrew)
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