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AsiaOne
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe and more sign open letter supporting LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programmes, Entertainment News
Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe and more have signed an open letter supporting LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programmes. The two stars have joined over 100 huge Hollywood names - including Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal and Jamie Lee Curtis - in criticising United States President Donald Trump's administration over its proposals to cut funding for such organisations. A letter signed by the celebrities has been published by nonprofit organisation The Trevor Project urging Trump and Congress to "protect funding for the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget". The letter reads: "We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Services - a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country. "As artists, creators and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. "And today, that responsibility is clear: We must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent." Other stars who have signed the letter include Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, Dua Lipa, Paul Feig, Alan Cumming, Diplo, Orville Peck, Dwyane Wade, Noah Cyrus and Paris Hilton. The note continues: "This is about people, not politics. "At a time of deep division, let this be something we as people can all agree on: No young person should be left without help in their darkest moment. "Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message." The group has also pointed to the need for young members of the LGTBQ+ community to have positive role models. They add in the letter: "Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving. "At this moment, LGBTQ+ youth are hearing messages that question and criticise their identities and their existence. We must show them that there are still so many people fighting for their rights. "To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: You are not alone. We see you. We value you. "You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are. You deserve access to life-saving services that honour your humanity. "You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you - but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you." [[nid:714108]]
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe and more stars support LGBTQ+ community in powerful letter
Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe and more have signed an open letter supporting LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programmes. The two stars have joined over 100 huge Hollywood names - including Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal and Jamie Lee Curtis - in criticising United States President Donald Trump's administration over its proposals to cut funding for such organisations. A letter signed by the celebrities has been published by nonprofit organisation The Trevor Project urging Trump and Congress to "protect funding for the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget". The letter reads: "We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country. 'As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. "And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.' Other stars who have signed the letter include Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, Dua Lipa, Paul Feig, Alan Cumming, Diplo, Orville Peck, Dwyane Wade, Noah Cyrus, Paris Hilton and many more. The note continues: "This is about people, not politics. "At a time of deep division, let this be something we as people can all agree on: no young person should be left without help in their darkest moment. "Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message.' The group has also pointed to the need for young members of the LGTBQ+ community to have positive role models. They add in the letter: "Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving. "At this moment, LGBTQ+ youth are hearing messages that question and criticize their identities and their existence. We must show them that there are still so many people fighting for their rights. "To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: you are not alone. We see you. We value you. "You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are. You deserve access to life-saving services that honor your humanity. "You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you — but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you.'
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal, and 100 plus Hollywood stars rally against proposed cuts to LGBTQ youth crisis services
A group of over 100 well-known figures from the entertainment industry — including Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sabrina Carpenter, and Daniel Radcliffe — have signed an open letter denouncing a proposed move by American President Donald Trump's administration to eliminate federal support for suicide prevention services tailored to LGBTQ youth. The letter, released by The Trevor Project, urged both the White House and lawmakers to 'protect funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.' A post shared by The Trevor Project (@trevorproject) It expressed deep concern about the potential consequences of such a funding cut. 'We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country,' the letter read. The signatories, all public figures across music, film, and television, emphasized the influence they hold and their duty to use it for good: 'As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.' In an effort to steer the conversation away from political divides, the statement continued, 'This is about people, not politics. At a time of deep division, let this be something we as people can all agree on: no young person should be left without help in their darkest moment. Stripping away this lifeline leaves LGBTQ+ youth with the message that their lives are not worth saving. We refuse to accept that message.' Along with the primary names attached to the letter, additional supporters include Dua Lipa, Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, Paul Feig, Bob the Drag Queen, Troye Sivan, Alan Cumming, Margaret Cho, Josh Hutcherson, David Archuleta, Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Nathan Lane, Kelsea Ballerini, Diplo, Benito Skinner, Orville Peck, Jake Shane, Dwyane Wade, Julia Michaels, Noah Cyrus, and Paris Hilton, among others. The letter also underscored the impact of visibility and storytelling: 'We also recognise the consequential impact we can have on showing LGBTQ+ young people possibility models. Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving. At this moment, LGBTQ+ youth are hearing messages that question and criticize their identities and their existence. We must show them that there are still so many people fighting for their rights.' The message then turned personal, directed at the very youth the proposed funding cut could affect: 'To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: you are not alone. We see you. We value you. You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are. You deserve access to life-saving services that honor your humanity. You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you — but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you.' The backdrop to the open letter is a leaked draft of the Trump administration's upcoming budget proposal, which reportedly calls for ending federal investment in the LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services offered through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If enacted, the cuts would take effect on October 1. According to The Trevor Project, the program has, since 2022, 'connected nearly 1.3 million crisis contacts with life-saving, affirming care to LGBTQ+ young people during their most vulnerable moments.' The letter ended with a unified declaration: 'We rise together — loudly and determined — for hope, for dignity, and for every LGBTQ+ young person to know that their lives are worthy and that there will always be someone on the other end of the line.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Department of Labor announces pause of Job Corps centers nationwide in June
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Thursday afternoon, May 29, that it will begin a phased pause of Job Corps centers nationwide. According to the news release by the Department of Labor, the pause of all operations at all contractor-operated Job Corps centers will happen on Monday, June 30. As the transition begins, the department will be collaborating with state and local workforce partners to help current students advance their training and connect them with education and employment opportunities, the department said. The decision to pause operations comes after an internal review of the program's outcome and structure. The decision will be carried out with the available funding, the framework established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and congressional notification requirements, the news release read. In addition, the department said the decision also aligns with the Trump administration's Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal and 'reflects the Administration's commitment to ensure federal workforce investments deliver meaningful results for both students and taxpayers.' On April 25, the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration released the first-ever Job Corps Transparency Report that analyzed financial performance and operational costs of the 2023 program year. The summary of the findings revealed the following: Average graduation rate (WIOA Definition): 38.6% Average cost per student per year: $80,284.65 Average total cost per graduate (WIOA Definition): $155,600.74 Post separation, participants earn $16,695 annually on average. The total number of serious incident reports for program year 2023: 14,913 infractions. Inappropriate sexual behavior and sexual assaults reported: 372 Acts of violence reported: 1,764 Breaches of safety or security: 1,167 Reported drug use: 2,702 Total hospital visits: 1,808 'Job Corps was created to help young adults build a pathway to a better life through education, training, and community,' Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said. 'However, a startling number of serious incident reports and our in-depth fiscal analysis reveal the program is no longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve. We remain committed to ensuring all participants are supported through this transition and connected with the resources they need to succeed as we evaluate the program's possibilities.' According to the department, for the program year 2024, Job Corps operated at a $140 million deficit, requiring the Biden administration to implement a pause in center operations to complete the year. The deficit is projected to reach $213 million in the program year 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kristi Noem erupts in anger over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation: 'Oh, come on...'
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem fires back at a Democrat in a tense exchange over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation during a high-stakes full committee hearing on Homeland Security. The debate escalates as Noem defends her stance on immigration amidst the review of the 'Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Budget Request', signalling a critical moment for U.S. immigration and security policy. Show more Show less
