Why a bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding Trump save the LGBTQ+ 988 crisis lifeline
One lawmaker called the administration's explanation for cutting the service “insufficient and dangerous.”
July 17, 2025
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REPORT: Bullying, Poverty Linked to Trans Suicide Rate
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Williams Institute released a report Tuesday detailing a number of factors contributing to the exceedingly high rate of suicide attempts among the trans population.
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The Unfairness of Suicide
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D.C. Shows the Nation How to Address LGBT Suicide
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Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski file bill to establish LGBTQ+ youth crisis line in law
Their legislation would revive the crisis line the Trump administration shut down.
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Toxic Masculinity and Me
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A queer media pioneer and the haunting specter of suicide during the holidays
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Dad's heartwarming reaction to his son coming out as gay goes viral 8 years later
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Utah Is Finally Addressing Its Epidemic of Youth Suicide
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How the Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case could reshape LGBTQ+ protections across America
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Study: More Than Half of Trans Male Teens Attempt Suicide
The rate of suicide attempts is alarmingly high for trans girls and nonbinary teens as well, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
September 11, 2018
Hillary's Mental Health Plan Could Help Make Sure It Gets Better
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Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans
Rigorous and long-standing research demonstrates that LGBTQ+-inclusive policies support safer communities and stronger economies for everyone, while exclusionary laws worsen and limit access to essential services.
February 10, 2025
Trump administration finalizes plan to eliminate LGBTQ+ 988 crisis services during WorldPride
The Trevor Project called it a “fatal proposal.”
June 9, 2025
Courtney Act to Make History With Return to 'Dancing With the Stars'
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February 11, 2022
A Reminder that LGBT Health Is About Life and Death
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President Biden's Pride Proclamation Highlights Anti-Trans Violence
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Idaho Makes Gender-Affirming Care a Felony
A bill signed into law by Gov. Brad Little subjects medical professionals to up to 10 years in prison if they provide this care.
April 5, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report
The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.
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