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Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

Reclaim Pride by Defunding the Police

LGBTQ+ people are made no safer by the police.

Defunding Planned Parenthood Is Unconscionable

Such a move would be disastrous for low-income women and girls -- and men too, says West Hollywood City Council member Lindsey Horvath.

The Disastrous Consequences of Defunding Planned Parenthood

Defunding the organization would greatly reduce access to health care, endangering women and children, writes Reay Earhart.

After Tennessee Defunds University LGBT Center, Alumni Step Forward

With a hostile legislature trying to erase queer youth, successful alumni spring into action.

Wanna Defund Planned Parenthood, Trump? Ask Pence How That Went

The president is playing a dangerous game by threatening this vital resource, writes Brian Tashman of People for the American Way.

Zohran Mamdani walks back allegations of 'anti-queer' NYPD in public apology on Fox News

The Democratic nominee for New York City mayor no longer wants to defund the police.

Colo. GOPers Vote Against Funding Commission Involved in Cakeshop Case

They insist they don't want to defund the Colorado Civil Rights Commission indefinitely, but Democrats aren't buying it.

Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

NPR reverses course after advising Ari Shapiro to skip Pride event

NPR has been under increased fire from the Trump administration and fellow Republicans, with some looking to defund the network entirely.

'Black Lives Matter' Painted on D.C. Street Leading to the White House

The mayor directed the city to paint the streets days after Trump forcefully removed peaceful demonstrators to get a photo-op. 

Trump's new strategy to restrict abortion nationwide — don't say ‘ban’

Trump's team has developed a way to make abortion difficult to obtain without the same costs as an unpopular ban.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded queer-inclusive shows, is shutting down

The CPB, which provided funding to NPR and PBS, announced that it would be closing down in the near future.

Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Alabama community saves library after funding cut over LGBTQ+ books

Read Freely Alabama and concerned citizens raised over $43,000 in less than a week for the Fairhope Public Library.

Trump's war on harm reduction will cost LGBTQ+ lives

Opinion: By dismantling proven HIV prevention and overdose reduction programs, the Trump administration is replacing science with politics — and putting already vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities in greater danger.

Republicans accuse PBS of 'grooming' children with 'Sesame Street' Pride post

Congressional homophobes and transphobes just can't stand Pride Month.

Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites

Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.