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News in English (USA) / 01.02.2025 / 15:00

US Federal Websites Undergo Major Content Scrubbing Amid Controversial Policy Changes

In a sweeping move, several US government agencies have begun to remove references to gender and diversity from their websites and public health materials, sparking concerns among advocates over the availability of critical health data. Following recent executive orders from the Trump administration, federal employees are mandated to eliminate gender pronouns from their email signatures and related materials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has seen significant data, including information on HIV, STD recommendations, and transgender health, vanish from its public platforms. With many federal websites going dark, researchers are racing against time to preserve crucial datasets that might be permanently lost. This initiative has raised alarms about the implications for public health information access and the broader impacts on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity in government communications.
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