LGBTQ Community Concerned About End of Specialized 988 Care for Struggling Youth

Trump Administration Hits Shameful Milestone of 300 Anti-LGBTQ Actions, Statements, and Policies Against the Community

This week, GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Tracker reached a milestone of 300 shameful anti-LGBTQ actions, statements, and policies against the community, from the start of the Trump administration’s first term until today.  The list includes approximately 77 anti-LGBTQ actions since January 2025, when the administration began its second term. GLAAD is holding Trump and his administration [...] The post Trump Administration Hits Shameful Milestone …

MSNBC’s Weekend Panel Throws Tantrum Over LGBTQ Hotline Abandonment

On MSNBC’s The Weekend: Primetime, co-hosts Antonia Hylton and Ayman Mohyeldin highlighted the Trump administration’s decision to abandon funding the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ-specific care, a move being called a “dangerous decision to play politics with real young people's lives” by... those contracted to carry out the service.      Of course, the two hosts – with help from their guest, Bob the Drag Queen – lamented that help would no…

Ohio’s 988 Crisis Lifeline fielded nearly 600,000 calls, texts and chats in 3 years

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement.This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline.The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 600,000 calls, texts, and chats from Ohioans in the three years since it was launched.The 988 service was launched for those who are ex…

‘Infuriating’: Reinstatement of controversial school counselor roils Amherst

AMHERST — Some community members are shocked, confused and calling for action over the reinstatement of a school counselor accused of misgendering LGBTQ students at the middle school and inappropriately bringing religion into the schools.

Berkeley's Pacific Center pivots to meet Bay Area LGBTQ+ needs

The center and other LGBTQ+ nonprofits expect financial hits following recent state legislation and political pressure.

NCDHHS marks third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently marked the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides help and support