Senators Withdraw Support for LGBTQ Center Amid Controversy

Senators Fetterman and Casey rescind funding for William Way Community Center following backlash over its rental for kink parties.

Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey withdrew federal funding for the William Way Community Center after a tweet by LibsofTikTok highlighted the center's rental for BDSM-kink parties.
Fetterman stated the withdrawal was to avoid Republican attacks and promised to seek funding in next year's appropriations process.
The William Way Center, a hub for Philadelphia's LGBTQ community, provides various services and rents space for events, including kink and fetish parties.
Critics, including far-right social media accounts, misrepresented the nature of the events, leading to widespread controversy.
The center and its supporters emphasize its role in promoting sexual health and freedom, vowing to continue its work despite the funding setback.