Shannon SJ Joslin, a Yosemite National Park ranger and biologist, was fired after hanging a 66-foot wide transgender pride flag on the iconic El Capitan rock formation on May 20, 2025.

Joslin and a group of seven climbers, including two other park rangers, displayed the flag for around two hours before voluntarily removing it.

The big picture: The termination letter accused Joslin of failing to demonstrate acceptable conduct in their role, citing the incident with the pride flag. • Joslin, who identifies as nonbinary, told the Associated Press the flag display was intended to send a message of safety and inclusion for transgender individuals in national parks, and expressed feeling targeted by policies from the Trump administration that affect LGBTQ+ people.

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