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Trans Activists Unfurl Giant Pride Flag at El Capitan

5/23/2025

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Trans activists, spearheaded by Pattie Gonia, unfurled a giant pride flag on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, boldly protesting the Trump administration's erasure of transgender references from government sites. This powerful display celebrated transgender identity, igniting vibrant conversations on social media about visibility and acceptance, despite facing backlash for their methods and appearance.

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Trans activists, spearheaded by Pattie Gonia, unfurled a giant pride flag on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, boldly protesting the Trump administration's erasure of transgender references from government sites. This powerful display celebrated transgender identity, igniting vibrant conversations on social media about visibility and acceptance, despite facing backlash for their methods and appearance.