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Kennedy's Funding Threat Sparks Outcry Over Trans Youth Education

10/2/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism from several states for threatening to cut sex-ed funding tied to transgender and non-binary youth.
A lawsuit accuses Trump-era HHS of pressuring states to alter curricula, violating federal law.
Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon say the move harms transgender youth.
HHS could withhold over $81.3 million; Andrew Gradison says funds won't support 'dangerous ideological agendas'.

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Story summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism from several states for threatening to cut sex-ed funding tied to transgender and non-binary youth.
A lawsuit accuses Trump-era HHS of pressuring states to alter curricula, violating federal law.
Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon say the move harms transgender youth.
HHS could withhold over $81.3 million; Andrew Gradison says funds won't support 'dangerous ideological agendas'.