In a sweeping move, more than 8,000 pages across U.S. government websites have been taken down since last Friday. This massive purge comes as federal agencies scramble to comply with recent orders targeting diversity initiatives and “gender ideology.”

The deleted content spans a wide range of topics, from healthcare and scientific research to hate crime data and environmental policies. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed over 3,000 pages, including vaccine guidelines for pregnant people and overdose prevention training. Similarly, the Census Bureau wiped out thousands of research articles, while the Department of Justice eliminated state-level hate crime data.

Even programs aimed at helping vulnerable groups weren’t spared. Head Start, which supports low-income families, lost over 200 pages, including resources for postpartum depression prevention. Meanwhile, the Department of Veterans Affairs removed pages on LGBTQ+ veteran care and minority health equity.

The removals appear tied to a directive with a Friday deadline to eliminate any content promoting “gender ideology” or using terms like “inclusion” and “transgender.” However, some deletions seem random, like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission taking down only research notices from the year 2000.

It’s unclear how many pages are gone for good and how many might return with revisions. Some content has already reappeared online, while other pages remained accessible only to be stripped of diversity or climate-related language.

This sweeping action raises concerns about access to vital information for doctors, researchers, and the public. As the situation continues to evolve, many are left wondering what other resources might disappear next.