Trump officials kill federal research on safer period products over mention of transgender men
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The Trump administration revoked a $600,000 grant to Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College, claiming it was for research on menstrual cycles in transgender men, a narrative promoted by conservative activists. The grant, aimed at developing sustainable menstrual products and educating about menstrual health, was flagged for mentioning that transgender men may menstruate. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins highlighted the decision as part of a push against perceived 'insanity' surrounding transgender issues, indicating a larger political context regarding LGBTQ+ rights under the administration.
The Trump administration's decision to revoke a $600,000 grant to Southern University was influenced by conservative activists claiming it funded transgender research, highlighting political responses to LGBTQ+ topics.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation on X, emphasizing that the grant's inclusion of transgender menstruation contradicted 'biological reality,' reflecting broader ideological battles.
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