The (US) government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth (www.npr.org)

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The Trump administration wants to cut funding for specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a leaked budget proposal reviewed by NPR.

While anyone in a mental health crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line has specially trained counselors, often with similar life experiences, for high risk groups like veterans and LGBTQ+ youth.

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[-] obscureprodigy@pawb.social 26 points 2 days ago

genocide doesn't have to be a violent extermination. you can take away resources until they die or, hey, kill themselves! nobody to blame, nobody to care. it'll keep happening until numbers are significantly reduced with other attacks on LGBT livelihood. this isn't just Trump being a fucking asshole; this is a fascist wanting us gone.