Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students. About 1 in 4 transgender students said they had attempted suicide in the past year, the CDC said. Across the country, particularly in conservative areas, LGBTQ+ youth are discussing whether it would be safer to live somewhere else. Best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2024 Best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2024

Source: Daily Sun November 17, 2024 22:36 UTC