The Trump administration has removed information about LGBTQ people from government websites, including information about tobacco use, an LGBTQ+ working group, and resources about avoiding discrimination. The CDC also removed its Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which included data on LGBTQ youth.
Trump signed executive orders targeting transgender rights and "gender ideology," directing federal agencies to remove information that promotes or "inculcates gender ideology." The order argues that "ideologues who deny the biological reality of sex" harm women.
The LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD accused Trump of censorship, saying the action proves the administration's goal of making it difficult for LGBTQ Americans to find resources. Trump has also signed executive orders barring trans people from the military and prohibiting federal funding for transition-related care for minors or schools that "promote gender ideology.
6 Comments
Rolihlahla
Transgender individuals should not be allowed to serve in the military. The military needs to focus on combat readiness, and transgender individuals may not be able to meet the physical and mental demands of service.
Martin L King
This is a good policy for our country and will make us stronger.
Rolihlahla
Use your voice to speak out against this injustice.
Martin L King
Executive orders targeting transgender rights are needed to protect women and girls. Allowing men to compete in women's sports is unfair and puts women at a disadvantage.
Rolihlahla
This is a common-sense policy that protects children and families.
Leonardo
Parents should have the right to decide what information their children are exposed to, and the government should not be promoting a specific agenda.