President Joe Biden’s State Department paid a public university to train a cohort of “master trainers” in India who will then go on to train more than 2‚000 people to become “LGBTQI+ allies‚” according to a government spending database. Washington State University received $15‚000 from the State Department in July 2023 to hold a three-day workshop aimed at training 30 individuals with the goal of them eventually training 2‚500 people to become “LGBTQI+ allies” and to develop a “better understanding of diversity and inclusion‚” according to a federal spending database. The trainings took place in India between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27‚ according to the university website. The State Department offered the grant under a program intended to “support the achievement of U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives‚ advance national interests and enhance national security‚” according to a federal spending database. The training sought to “increase the comfort levels of all participants regarding issues faced by members of the LGBTQI+ community‚” the university website read. Individuals participating in the training were instructed on how to properly use “LGBTQI+ language‚” taught about the intersection of LGBTQI+ identities and faith‚ instructed on LGBTQ+ history‚ and put through hours of allyship training‚ according to the workshop schedule. The State Department has distributed several grants under the Biden administration promoting LGBTQI+ ideology across the world. The State Department disbursed $4.6 million to groups in 55 different countries to fund LGBTQI+ activism as of June 30‚ according to The Washington Free Beacon. State Department grants have included supporting “queer” Muslim writers in India‚ providing classes for transgender “makeup entrepreneurs” in Nepal‚ and funding a LGBTQ+ film festival in Portugal that featured pedophilic and incestuous content. Conservative groups‚ including The Heritage Foundation and the Family Research Council‚ have argued that exporting LGBTQI+ ideology has been a priority at the State Department since Biden took office. “Attempting to export contentious current viewpoints held by slim and temporary political majorities does not advance U.S. national interests abroad and might very well induce opposition to them‚” the report from The Heritage Foundation reads. Washington State University and the State Department did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s requests for comment. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Biden State Department Funds Program to Create Army of 2‚500 ‘LGBTQI+ Allies’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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A bride in California called off the wedding but ended up donating the reception. And she made quite a few people’s night. The bride had to cancel her wedding because of something she learned about her fiancé. The reception and rentals were not refundable so she did something truly amazing with it. She donated her $15‚000 reception and rentals to an organization near and dear to her own family. RELATED: 7 Years Ago She Was A Patient At The Hospital And Now She's Giving Back $23‚000 Parents-Helping-Parents Helps Families With Special Needs Kids Parents-Helping-Parents (PHP) is an organization out of San Jose‚ California that helps families with children with special needs. Maria Daane‚ the executive director of PHP received a call two weeks before the date‚ letting her know about the donation. Maria was shocked and said‚ “I’ve never heard of anyone ever calling a nonprofit and saying we want to donate a 15 thousand dollar party in two weeks.” But they got to work to make it happen and ended up filling all 100 seats in time. Why did the bride decide to donate to PHP after she called off the wedding? They had provided services to her own family as she has a sibling with special needs. What a great way to give back to an organization that has helped you out in the past! The Party Was Fun For All The party‚ called the “Ball for All” included music‚ dancing‚ a DJ‚ food‚ and a photo booth. So much fun was had by all as one parent‚ Theresa Oller commented‚ whose daughter was in attendance‚ “She had a blast and danced to almost every song. It's wonderful to see her so happy‚ to see everyone having a good time. We are so grateful to the family who donated such a wonderful evening.” The party was at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy‚ CA. Giving Back Giving back in this way was such a selfless thing for this bride to do. It was wonderful to see that the party worked out and they were able to use the reception that was no longer needed by the bride. God calls us to give of ourselves and we were able to see that in action with this story. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Two Teen Brothers Raise $35‚000 For Charity Selling Something No One Saw Coming “But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16 WATCH: The Bride Called Off the Wedding and Donates Her Reception Instead LISTEN: Bride's Father Has Embarrassing Moment Walking Down | Husband Went to the Store and Ended Up Winning Millions h/t: Yahoo Featured Image Credit: Youtube/Parents Helping Parents The post Bride-to-Be Can’t Marry Fiancé After Uncovering Secret‚ So She Donates $15k Reception Instead appeared first on GodUpdates.

Famed songwriter and country singer Toby Keith died on February 5‚ 2004‚ at the age of just 62 years old. His death comes following a roller coaster of a battle with stomach cancer‚ through which he leaned on the Lord for strength. Many will remember Toby Keith for “Should’ve Been A Cowboy‚” “Courtesy of the Red‚ White and Blue (The Angry American)‚” and many other of his popular songs. Throughout his career‚ the country icon had over 60 singles reach the charts‚ 20 of which became No. 1 hits. And in 2015‚ Toby Keith became a member of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. RELATED: David Soul‚ Actor Who Played Hutch from Starsky and Hutch‚ Found Faith Again Before Death Before becoming a star in his 30s‚ Toby Keith put a lot of work into his music career. "At the time‚ I was just trying to outwork everybody‚" he said during an interview when reflecting upon life before his big break. A Family Man Following his fame‚ the singer remained down-to-earth and focused on faith‚ family‚ and his country. The patriotic theme appearing often in his songs came from a deep respect for those who serve the United States. Toby Keith went and played for troops serving overseas on 11 USO tours. Toby also dedicated time and money to charity and through the Toby Keith Foundation focused on providing no-cost housing for children with cancer and their families. Long before Toby Keith died‚ the singer made sure his family took priority over his career. He knew that his life off-stage was far more important and took pride in being a family man. “I was raised by good parents and I have great kids. They don't have any issues at all - none‚” he bragged in 2010. “They all grew up with me being successful‚ but they are not hooked on that part of the business.” RELATED: Actor And Family Man Treat Williams Is Dead At Age 71 And His Family Needs Prayers So‚ when Toby Keith found out about his sickness‚ it’s no surprise he turned to faith and family to see him through. Toby Keith Died A Man Of Faith In 2022‚ Toby Keith revealed his stomach cancer diagnosis following months of undergoing chemo‚ radiation and surgery. The singer took a step back from his career so he could recover and spend time with his family. Later that same year‚ Toby opened up about his “debilitating” sickness but remained optimistic about returning to music in the future. WATCH: Toby Keith Cancer Update From 2022 You heard it here first! @tobykeith has plans to get back on the road after battling cancer More details on his road to recovery this weekend only on #cmtHot20! pic.twitter.com/3p3Rs5a1XM - CMT Hot 20 Countdown (@cmtHot20) November 19‚ 2022 And later‚ Toby spoke more about his cancer battle‚ describing it as “a lot of dark hallways” and a roller coaster. However‚ the country singer relied on his faith to see him through. "You have to have your faith. You take it [faith] for granted on the days that things are good‚ and you lean on it when days are bad‚" he explained. "It has taught me to lean on a little more every day." RELATED: TobyMac Shares the Story of ‘Faithfully‚' a Song That Helped Him Push Forward After Son's Death Through the ups and downs of his battle‚ Toby eventually experienced a “peace that defied all understanding.” And it was at that time he came to accept that his time on earth may be coming to an end. “I got to the point where I was comfortable with whatever happened. I had my brain wrapped around it‚ and I was in a good spot either way‚” he said. Before Toby Keith died‚ he did eventually return to the stage. He received a People's Choice Icon Award in 2023‚ where he performed his song "Don't Let The Old Man In." And later in December of 2023‚ he played some headlining shows at Park MGM in Las Vegas. But on February 5‚ 2023‚ the singer found his healing in Heaven. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Dolly Parton's Faith Has Been Her ‘Guiding Light' And What She Has To Say About It Is So Inspiring Toby Keith left behind his wife of 40 years‚ Tricia‚ his three children and four grandchildren. And though it is certainly heartbreaking news‚ we hope that because of Toby’s faith in the Almighty‚ his family can grieve with hope. WATCH: Toby Keith Discussed Faith And His Sickness Just Before He Died  LISTEN: Mary Lou Retton Nearly Died And Now She's Opening Up | Baby Was So Tiny His Foot Was the Size of Finger h/t: New York Times Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Toby Keith The post Toby Keith Announced Sickness and Then Died at Age 62 After a Roller Coaster Battle appeared first on GodUpdates.