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The biggest “gender ideologues” are in elite media: Atlantic, nyt, Weiss’s FP. (A great piece in so many ways)

The biggest “gender ideologues” are in elite media: Atlantic, nyt, Weiss’s FP. (A great piece in so many ways)

I have never met another cis gay man who found it plausible that they might have been happier as a straight trans woman. This has always struck me as such a bizarro idea. Sexual orientation and gender identity are two independent things and most of us who are gender non-conforming understand that.

“We live in a world now where internet know-it-alls think they are more informed than actual experienced doctors. We shouldn’t allow these medical interlopers to cause destruction in trans kids’ lives.”

“In the minds of the Appels and J.K. Rowlings of the world, it is secretly homophobic parents who force otherwise cis gay children into transitioning.

But in my experience, nothing could be further from the truth. “

“We live in a world now where internet know-it-alls think they are more informed than actual experienced doctors. We shouldn’t allow these medical interlopers to cause destruction in trans kids’ lives.”

“In the minds of the Appels and J.K. Rowlings of the world, it is secretly homophobic parents who force otherwise cis gay children into transitioning.

But in my experience, nothing could be further from the truth. “

NHS England » Consultation: Feminising and masculinising medicines in the management of gender incongruence in children and young people – evidence reviews NHS England » Consultation: Feminising and masculinising medicines in the management of gender incongruence in children and young people – evidence reviews

1/🧵 I am reviewing NHS England’s “evidence” papers supporting their ban of GHAT for 16- and 17-year-olds.

It’s hard not to see this as a deliberate and malicious attempt to manipulate the evidence base. Most notably, the scope is restricted to monotherapy or GnRH analogues.

This is absolutely what will happen when young trans people rationally stop seeking NHS "care" that offers nothing more than conversion therapy appointments.

Trans Leaders Speak in Chicago at Showing of Heightened Scrutiny — Assigned In the midst of national attacks on trans people, the Chicago Teachers’ Union hosted a screening of the documentary Heightened Scrutiny and gave local trans speakers an opportunity to speak.

Today on Assigned: @piperbomb.bsky.social went to a showing of Heightened Scrutiny!

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Sure would be nice if Republicans would focus on anything besides other people’s bodies.
Their obsession is creepy AF.

It's wild to live in a "trans refuge" state while I watch my home state attempt to pass ugly bills like this one. Really grateful to have orgs like One Iowa (oneiowa.org/donate/) fighting for our community in the IA legislature.

Federal Judge Rules Aetna's Blanket Denial Of Facial Surgery For Trans Women Is Sex Discrimination The landmark ruling could lead to broader FFS coverage in the future.

1. Big ruling out of Connecticut. A federal judge has ruled that blanket denials for FFS violate the affordable care act.

Though it only applies to two plaintiffs, class certification is pending, and it will provide strong legal rationale for challenges.

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San José State University Sues Trump Admin Over Anti-Trans Threats—Refusing to Capitulate The Trump regime said San José State had to break state law to discriminate against trans students, but the university said it isn’t budging.

1. Major news out of San Jose State University.

The University has REJECTED Trump's demands to ban trans people from bathrooms, dorms, and other facilities.

This comes after Trump threatened them for once having a trans student athlete.

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No, effeminate boys aren’t being ‘transed’ | Xtra Magazine Hiding my transness nearly killed me. Let’s work to build a world where trans people’s lives aren’t quite so hard

A recent Atlantic column claimed society is allegedly "transing" effeminate boys. For my @xtramagazine.com column this month, I wrote a rebuttal using my own experience as a young, closeted trans girl. xtramagazine.com/power/identi...

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A dramatic image with bold text about Idaho House Committee's passage of a social transition ban, set against a grayscale domed ceiling background. Transcribed Text: BREAKING Idaho House Committee Passes Extreme Social Transition Ban HB 822 is alarming government overreach that would allow Idaho politicians to decide how youth dress and act.

BREAKING: An Idaho House Committee passed HB 822. This dangerous and unconstitutional bill would require trusted adults, such as teachers and counselors, to monitor children for signs that they are not conforming to gender stereotypes. Learn more about the bill: buff.ly/7kw0CXu

They elevated this guy to be their ideologue disguised as a reporter.

Nyt: the right way enforce gender stereotypes

Like oh. a certain news org? 🤔

Like oh. a certain news org? 🤔

if gender is so innate why does it need deputized citizens to meticulously enforce it?

The high-profile exit left people inside and outside the network eager to understand the backstory. So what happened? Multiple people familiar with the matter told Status that MacFarlane had grown disillusioned with the overall direction of the network under the anti-woke warrior Weiss, who since being appointed by David Ellison in October has sought to put the venerable news outlet on better footing with Donald Trump and his administration. Specifically, MacFarlane was appalled and disheartened by the way the “CBS Evening News” marked the five-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. At CBS News, MacFarlane had spent years aggressively covering the attack on the U.S. Capitol. In fact, as recently as Monday morning, as he prepared to make his career announcement, he posted a video on YouTube calling out MAGA forces trying to “rewrite the history” of that day by disseminating “lies.” So when MacFarlane saw anchor Tony Dokoupil mark the anniversary with only a 16-second report that embraced a both sides approach to the act of violence carried out by Trump supporters on that day, he was aghast. It’s not clear whether MacFarlane made his disapproval known to Dokoupil or network leadership, but he did communicate it to some colleagues, and it became known inside the network.

You can devastate a news organization The Jeff Bezos Way, by slashing the budget in half and forcing massive layoffs.

Or you can do it The Bari Weiss Way, by steadily eroding your journalism standards, week after week, so the talented people who can leave, do leave.

Via @oliverdarcy.bsky.social

John Oliver (on right) gestures with his hands as he speaks. On left, a ProPublica headline from December 15, 2025 reads: “Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.” An article excerpt below says: "... turning rows red, yellow or green every few seconds, never asking a single question.”

1/ On yesterday’s @lastweektonight.com about USAID, John Oliver cited several of our investigations.

First up was our reporting about how DOGE operatives had arbitrarily cut aid programs, in some cases by literally clicking through a spreadsheet: propub.li/4cCsSKP

Trump: "You daughter, she has to be of age. Like above 6 years old."

here's more context for this clip 👆 it doesn't make what Trump said about 6 year old girls any less weird

The bottom line is Trump sacrificed 8 American lives (& counting) and more than 1,000 Iranian lives (& counting) for nothing. He hurt the US & global economies, destabilized the Middle East, & will pull out with the same Iranian regime in power. There's no silver lining.

A senseless, criminal waste

Black people up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched in richest areas of London Research found extreme disproportion in use of police power in districts such as Richmond-upon-Thames Black people are up to 48 times more likely than white people to be stopped and searched by police in some of London’s best-off areas, a new report has found. The study found that the reasons given by officers for subjecting black people to the controversial power were more likely to be vague, with examples including that a black person gave a “furtive glance”. Continue reading...

Black people up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched in richest areas of London

SEVEN. That’s how many strikes hit near the Iranian girls’ school.

Video shows a tomahawk missile hitting a building next to the school. The kind of “precision” you get when an incompetent administration runs a war on outdated intelligence.

Don’t look away —we should all see the deadly destruction

April 21, 2024 What to Know About State Laws That Limit or Ban D.E.I. Efforts at Colleges Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have become a target of conservatives across the nation, with several states passing laws against them. Sept. 8, 2023 D.E.I. Statements Stir Debate on College Campuses Yoel Inbar, a psychology professor, thought he might be teaching at U.C.L.A., but his reservations about diversity statements got him in trouble. June 29, 2023 California rejected affirmative action in 2020. This was featured in live coverage. June 11, 2023 The Failed Affirmative Action Campaign That Shook Democrats The Supreme Court will soon rule on race-conscious college admissions, a core Democratic issue. But an analysis of a California referendum points to a divide between the party and voters.

May 19, 2023 When the Culture Wars Came for NASA The naming of the James Webb telescope kindled an unexpected firestorm in the agency and across the wider scientific community. Feb. 24, 2023 Delbert Anderson's Mission: Putting Native Sound Back Into Jazz' The trumpeter's trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous artists. Dec. 19, 2022 How Naming the James Webb Telescope Turned Into a Fight Over Homophobia Did the former head of NASA discriminate against gay people? One physicist tried to rebut the accusation, only to find himself the target of attacks. Nov. 3, 2022 An Ethics Watchdog Criticized Stacey Abrams. His Boss Retracted It. A lawsuit over voting rights in Georgia prompted a debate over multimillion-dollar legal fees and conflicts of interest. HERE

Sept. 25, 2022 Sundance Liked Her Documentary on Terrorism, Until Muslim Critics Didn't The film festival gave Meg Smaker's "Jihad Rehab" a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach. Sept. 5, 2022 California swelters through a Labor Day heat wave, stretching its electricity resources. Demand was expected to outstrip energy supply on Monday evening, an official said, and Tuesday could see record demand for power. COOLING CENTER Check Yourself. June 8, 2022 A Vanishing Word in Abortion Debate: "Women' Progressive groups and medical organizations have adopted inclusive language, which has led to terms like "pregnant people" and "chestfeeding" Leer en español May 29, 2022 What Lia Thomas Could Mean for Women's Elite Sports Although the number of top transgender athletes is small, the disagreements are profound, cutting to the core of the debate around gender

Jan. 25, 2022 How It Feels to Be an Asian Student in an Elite Public School Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Tech and other schools across the country are under pressure to end entrance exams. Students have complicated feelings about that. 阅读简体中文版：閱讀繁體中文版 Dec. 10, 2021 In Texas, a Battle Over What Can Be Taught, and What Books Can Be Read A new state law constricts teachers when it comes to race and history. And a politician is questioning why 850 titles are on library shelves. The result: "A lot of our teachers are petrified." Oct. 20, 2021 M.I.T.s Choice of Lecturer Ignited Criticism. So Did Its Decision to Cancel. Dorian Abbot is a scientist who has opposed aspects of affirmative action. He is now at the center of an argument over free speech and acceptable discourse. Sept. 27, 2021 A.C.L.U. Apologizes for Tweet That Altered Quote by Justice Ginsburg The organization acknowledged that changing references from women to people was a mistake — albeit a well-intentioned one.

For real, look at the final several years of his work over there. The guy had an *agenda*