County Cuts DEI Sessions Amid Federal Pressure

St. Louis County in Minnesota quietly canceled LGBTQIA+ and DEI sessions at a public health conference, citing fears of future federal crackdowns under Trump — but Commissioner Ashley Grimm is furious, calling it cowardly and harmful, risking trans erasure and BIPOC progress. She demands transparency and board votes on such decisions, arguing the county can’t cede ground to political pressure without fighting back — all while balancing federal funding fears with community values. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fab3b836509e5557