Coverage dated August 17, 2025 to August 19, 2025

Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite, park visitors may face prosecution

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

Shannon "SJ" Joslin was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag from El Capitan and some park visitors may face prosecution.

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NBC Chicago
Park ranger fired after helping drape a transgender pride flag on Yosemite's El Capitan (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Aug 17, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
The ex-ranger said they plan to fight the decision, citing an executive order issued by President Trump that protects Americans’ free speech rights.
The Daily Caller
‘Nonbinary’ Park Ranger Canned After Draping Transgender Flag On Cliff (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 18, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Yosemite National Park fired ranger and wildlife biologist Shannon “SJ” Joslin over her role in draping a transgender pride flag over El Capitan in May.
Blaze Media
Trans biologist fired from Yosemite National Park after stunt with transgender flag (opens Blaze Media)
Published Aug 18, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description
The National Park Service says criminal charges are being considered.
CBS News
Yosemite park ranger who hung trans pride flag from El Capitan says they were fired (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 18, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
Seattle Times
Yosemite biologist who hung trans pride flag from El Capitan is fired (opens Seattle Times)
Published Aug 18, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.
New York Post
California park ranger fired after helping hang transgender pride flag on popular Yosemite monolith (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 19, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A non-binary park ranger was fired by Yosemite National Park after they were caught hanging a transgender pride flag from the park's famous El Capitan rock formation in May.
Breitbart News
Park Visitors May Face Prosecution After Helping Now-Fired Ranger Hang Transgender Flag in Yosemite (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan while some park visitors could face prosecution under protest restrictions that have been tightened under President Donald Trump.
ABC 13 Houston
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite, park visitors may face prosecution (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Aug 19, 2025
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
Shannon "SJ" Joslin was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag from El Capitan and some park visitors may face prosecution.
Fox News
Yosemite National Park ranger reportedly fired after draping massive trans pride flag across El Capitan (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Transgender Yosemite National Park ranger Shannon "SJ" Joslin was fired after hanging a 55-foot pride flag across the El Capitan rock formation in May.
CNN
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution (opens CNN)
Published Aug 19, 2025
CNN's feed description
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 have been tightened under President Donald Trump.
Breitbart News
Park Ranger Fired After Teaming with ‘Drag Race’ Star to Hang Trans Flag in Yosemite National Park (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A park ranger, who teamed up with several LGBTQ activists, including MTV's "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Pattie Gonia, to hang a transgender flag on the famous El Capitan rock formation at Yosemite National Park, claimed to have been fired from her position.
Newsweek
Park ranger fired after hanging transgender flag from Yosemite's El Capitan (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The National Park Service confirmed Tuesday it is working with the Justice Department to pursue disciplinary action.
Foxla
Yosemite National Park ranger fired for hanging transgender flag across El Capitan (opens Foxla)
Published Aug 19, 2025
Foxla's feed description
The park has since implemented a new rule restricting the size of flags and banners in most of the park.
The Guardian
Non-binary park ranger fired for hanging trans pride flag in Yosemite (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 19, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Shannon ‘SJ’ Joslin among group who hung 66ft flag on El Capitan as others could face prosecution under protest laws
AL.com
Fired Yosemite National Park ranger could be arrested for hanging transgender pride flag (opens AL.com)
Published Aug 19, 2025
AL.com's feed description
“I was really hurting because .. a lot of policies coming from the current administration .. target trans people, and I’m nonbinary.”

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