Trump Administration Forces 4-H to Drop Pro-LGBTI Guidance
An investigation by the Des Moines Register has revealed that pressure from the Trump Administration forced 4-H groups to drop guidance welcoming LGBTI youth. 4-H are a global network of agricultural youth organizations with over 6million members. The 4-H names derives from the group’s original motto: ‘head, heart, hands, and health.’ In the US, the organization’s administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). As such, the government has power over how it is run. In March, 4-H introduced new guidance to ensure LGBTI members felt welcomed and supported. This included recognizing […]