Norway’s largest trade union federation, LO, has withdrawn from the board of the fundraising platform Spleis following a dispute over a campaign opposing Pride events in schools. The fundraiser, which has raised over 1.3 million Norwegian kroner, aims to provide legal assistance to parents seeking to prevent their children’s participation in Pride activities. LO’s second deputy leader, Are Thomasgaard, stated the decision to leave was due to Spleis’s refusal to remove the campaign, which he argues conflicts with LO’s core values. Spleis maintains the fundraiser does not violate its terms of service or Norwegian law, emphasizing the importance of upholding legal expression even when controversial. In response to the initial campaign, an influencer launched a counter-fundraiser that has surpassed 2 million kroner, benefiting Pride and the LGBTQ+ organization Fri. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression in Norway.