Following a recent upside-down American flag display at Yosemite, climbers in Joshua Tree hung a similar flag from Intersection Rock to protest against significant federal layoffs. This action precedes a nationwide protest against these layoffs, termed the 'Valentine's Day Massacre', which resulted in six rangers being fired at Joshua Tree. Photographer Stuart Palley highlighted the park's importance and the personal impact of these layoffs. The flag was positioned with care to ensure safety and demonstrate solidarity among the climbing community before larger protests take place nationwide.
Climbers in Southern California hung an upside-down American flag off Intersection Rock in Joshua Tree to protest the federal layoffs affecting national parks.
Stuart Palley described the demonstration as deeply personal, emphasizing the significance of Joshua Tree and the impact of recent staff layoffs on park operations.
The flag-hanging act was intended as a precursor to a series of planned protests against federal layoffs in national parks occurring nationwide.
Only a small number of witnesses observed the flag at Joshua Tree, contrasting with the large crowds at Yosemite's El Capitan during a previous display.
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