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Children’s Hospital Faces Closure, Activists Rally for Trans Youth

7/12/2025

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Activists Rally Support

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a crucial lifeline for gender-affirming care, faces closure on July 22 due to federal funding threats. Young activists like 16-year-old Sage Sol Pitchenik rally for support, highlighting the urgent need for care amid escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. This closure threatens the mental health and well-being of vulnerable trans youth.

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Advocates Fight Funding Cuts

New York and New Jersey are bracing for significant job losses among crisis workers due to federal funding cuts to LGBTQ+ services. The Trevor Project predicts over 200 layoffs, jeopardizing essential mental health support for vulnerable youth. Advocates stress that these cuts could have dire consequences, prompting local lawmakers to urgently seek solutions to restore vital funding.

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Activists Rally Support

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, a crucial lifeline for gender-affirming care, faces closure on July 22 due to federal funding threats. Young activists like 16-year-old Sage Sol Pitchenik rally for support, highlighting the urgent need for care amid escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. This closure threatens the mental health and well-being of vulnerable trans youth.

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