Park ranger fired after helping drape a transgender pride flag on Yosemite’s El Capitan

Yosemite National Park fired ranger Shannon “SJ” Joslin for hanging a transgender pride flag on El Capitan, citing a failure to demonstrate acceptable conduct. Joslin, who organized the display to celebrate trans individuals, plans to contest the decision legally, as they believe it infringes on free speech rights, noting that flag displays have been a long-standing tradition at the park.

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