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988 restores crisis services for LGBTQ youth
The lifesaving 988 call-in number to help people experiencing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts has once again restored its specialized services for LGBTQ youth. The lifeline, which used to have the option to “press 3” to be directly sent to specialized services for LGBTQ youth facing mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, was returned on Wednesday following an over-year-long battle with the Trump-Vance administration, which removed the service in May 2025.
‘Political Stunt’: Trump Admin Rages After NYC Re-Raises Pride Flag at Stonewall
New York City elected officials and activists re-raised the LGBTQ+ pride flag on Thursday at the Stonewall National Monument in defiance of a Trump administration edict that led to the iconic emblem’s removal.
‘Can’t Erase Us’: Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Becomes National Flashpoint for Trump Admin
The Trump administration’s quiet removal of the iconic LGBTQ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City over the weekend has turned into a national flashpoint, with local, state, and national elected officials denouncing the move and vowing to re-raise the flag in defiance of the administration’s edict — setting off a potential fight with the White House. The U.S. Congressional Equality Caucus declared the removal of the flag was “erasure, plain and simple.
Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019 (2020; 116th Congress S. 1153)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to explicitly make unauthorized access to Department of Education information technology systems and the misuse of identification devices issued by the Department of Education a criminal act. Sponsor and status Sponsor. Senator for Wisconsin. Democrat.
Wisconsin Faces Triple Threat: Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Cases on the Rise
MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an advisory Wednesday as respiratory virus cases surge across the state, with officials emphasizing the importance of vaccination. DHS reports high respiratory illness activity statewide, with significant increases in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases. Emergency department visits for these illnesses have risen, particularly among infants, young children, and older adults.
Carter’s 1989 Milwaukee Visit Still Inspires Habitat for Humanity Volunteers
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WAUK) — As the nation mourns former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, his enduring legacy with Habitat for Humanity is being remembered in Wisconsin. In 1989, the Carters visited Milwaukee, supporting the local Habitat for Humanity chapter that had yet to build its first home. Their visit mobilized 1,000 volunteers, resulting in six new homes and eight rehabilitated ones in the city’s Walnut Hill neighborhood.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil Hosts Listening Sessions Across Wisconsin’s First District
JANESVILLE, Wis. (Civic Media) — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, fresh off his reelection, will hold a series of listening sessions with across the First District on Friday, January 10. The day begins in Steil’s hometown of Janesville at City Hall, from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. He then moves to Beloit City Hall, for a session from 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Afternoon sessions are scheduled at Mount Pleasant Village Hall at 2 p.m., followed by a 3:30 p.m. meeting at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol.
Canine Capacity Crunch: MADACC Calls for Community Support
MILWAUKEE, Wis (Civic Media) — The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is facing a capacity crisis after receiving more than 100 dogs in the first week of January. The shelter, at 3839 W. Burnham St., is now housing 225 dogs, pushing it beyond its limits. MADACC, a government-funded shelter, is required to accept all strays, regardless of how much space they’ve got. To address the overcrowding, the organization is urgently seeking volunteers, adopters, and foster families.
One Year After Landmark Marriage Equality Legislation | Opinion
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Tammy Baldwin & Susan Collins; The US Senate must stand together on marriage equality
Millions of American families have come to rely on the promise of marriage equality and the freedoms, rights and responsibilities that come with making the commitment of marrying the one you love. But Congress has not enshrined marriage equality for same-sex and interracial marriages into law.
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