The National Park Service officially barred park rangers and employees from attending Pride festivities in uniform, reversing years of participation, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ employees who feel betrayed.
The decision was communicated through a memo citing National Park policy that employees cannot show support for 'a particular issue, position, or political party' by wearing the uniform, a move conflicting with LGBTQ+ employees' view of Pride as about identity and diversity.
Despite historically allowing Pride participation, the NPS decision comes amidst crackdowns on LGBTQ+ representation nationwide, raising concerns about the agency's change in stance under a Biden-approved director.
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