Trump cancels 68 research grants focussing on LGBTQ+ health concerns

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The Trump administration has ordered the cancellation of at least 68 research grants which were awarded to explore various LGBTQ+ health issues.

According to the Associated Press, as of last week the US government terminated at least 68 grants to 46 institutions totalling nearly $40 million. Most of the grants related to sexual minorities, with topics including HIV prevention, cancer, youth suicide and bone health.

One researcher named Simon Rosser commented after having his grant cancelled, telling the AP: “We now no longer have anywhere studying LGBT cancer in the United States.”

“When you decide to cancel all the grants on sexual minorities, you really slow down scientific discovery, for everyone,” Rosser went on. “Young researchers will lose their jobs, and the field as a

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