The article highlights the progress made in lesbian visibility over the last two decades, emphasizing the evolution of lesbian films from indie productions to mainstream successes. It addresses a concerning proposal by the Trump Administration to cut funding for an essential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, potentially endangering their well-being. Additionally, it mentions the impact of Pope Francis's death, as LGBTQ+ activists remember him as a transformative figure for the community. The newsletter concludes with an engagement trivia question about the origins of the term 'lesbian.'
Suicide prevention is about risk, not identity. Ending the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth specialized services will not just strip away access from millions of LGBTQ+ kids and teens - it will put their lives at risk.
Lesbian films have come a long way over the past two decades. From low-budget indies and underground cult hits to Oscar contenders and chaotic mainstream comedies, queer female characters have slowly taken up more space on screen.
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