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LGBTQ advocates report increased threats to youth services and elder housing amid federal DEI backlash
Summary
Commission leaders and service providers told the committee that federal actions and grant changes have produced a chilling effect on libraries, schools and community programs important to LGBTQ youth and elders; providers urged clear state support and resources.
Representatives of state commissions and community organizations told the joint committee that measures targeting diversity, equity and inclusion have increased threats to LGBTQ programming for youth and seniors and have reduced the funding and public space available for supportive services.
Why it matters: Advocates said the combination of grant rescissions, legal subpoenas and public pressure is producing a chilling effect on libraries, school curricula and health services that protect LGBTQ students and older adults, with disproportionate impact on transgender and youth of color.
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