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The National Park Service implemented new rules after firing a nonbinary ranger for displaying a 66-foot transgender pride flag, citing violation of conduct and park regulations.
- Shannon "SJ" Joslin, a Yosemite ranger and bat biologist, was dismissed following their role in displaying a 66-foot-wide transgender pride flag on El Capitan on May 20, 2025.
- Joslin and seven other climbers displayed the flag as a form of protest against federal actions during the Trump administration that they felt negatively affected transgender individuals.
- The National Park Service and Department of Justice are taking disciplinary measures against certain Yosemite Park staff and considering legal action against some visitors connected to the demonstration.
- Joslin expressed that their dismissal sends a clear warning to federal employees whose identities differ from those supported by the current administration—that they are expected to remain quiet or face removal.
- In response to the event, Yosemite's acting superintendent implemented a new regulation that restricts flags or signs exceeding 15 square feet in nearly all areas of the park.
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Park Service Fires Nonbinary Yosemite Biologist Over Trans Pride Flag
SJ Joslin, a nonbinary wildlife biologist with the National Park Service, has been fired after joining six others — including environmental activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia — in hanging a 55-by-35-foot transgender Pride flag from Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan rock formation. The flag, which flew for about two hours on May 20, drew […] The post Park Service Fires Nonbinary Yosemite Biologist Over Trans Pride Flag appeared first on Metro…
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Winston-Salem JournalRanger fired over transgender flag
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some visitors face potential prosecution for alleged violations of protest restrictions that were tightened under President Donald Trump.
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'You next?': Yosemite ranger fired after trans pride flag display
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A ranger with Yosemite National Park said they have been fired after taking part in a display of solidarity for the transgender community. In May, "SJ" Joslin helped to display the trans pride flag across Yosemite's El Capitan. At the time, they said they were off the clock and did not use any park resources to hang the flag. Joslin claimed Monday that their firing violates their First Amendment right to free speec…
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