Oakland LGBTQ+ Center in Jeopardy After Federal, State Cuts

Oakland LGBTQ+ center in jeopardy after federal, state cuts

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is at risk of closing, following cuts from federal and state grants. The center's CEO tells KRON4 what needs to happen to keep the center open. The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center first opened in 2017 during President Trump’s first term. The people who run the center say the future looks grim during Trump’s second term, with executive orders making it nearly impossible for them to serve t…

House budget cuts could devastate LGBTQ+ people's health care: What you need to know

The massive budget cuts approved by the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday will disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ people. The budget bill still has to be approved by the Senate, where Democrats are hoping to change or block it. Here’s a look at the details. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Banning federal funding of gender-affirming care A last-minute addition to the bill bans fe…

Gender-affirming care ban passes U.S. House: what you need to know

Laura Koefoed In a dramatic escalation of federal policy, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban federally funded […] The post Gender-affirming care ban passes U.S. House: what you need to know appeared first on QNews.