Riordan Ledgerwood, MD (they/he)

Transgender service in the U.S. military: A scoping review U.S. policies on transgender military service have changed five times over nine years, amid litigation and public debate, affecting service members diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria or who have recei...

If you've ever wanted a summary of all the research that exists on transgender service in the US military, here it is. Healthcare costs, readiness impact, demographic characteristics, unit cohesion, perceptions of open trans service by others and more.

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President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion.

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I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists

I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️‍⚧️🧬

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Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing “We hope the court recognizes that they were hearing a number of misrepresentations and that they will carefully read the record in this case,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.

Trump DOJ lied to D.C. federal appeals court about trans military ban, lawyers say in stunning filing

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

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CTA Defend Trans Kids: If you're a clinician, a parent, a trans adult, or just someone who cares, I wrote a guide on how to submit effective comments opposing the federal ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

Deadline 2/17/26

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Don’t trust liars.

You know what your eyes see.

You can feel what is right in your gut.

Don’t listen to the falsehoods.

Don’t trust liars.

From Pharmacists to Therapists, Florida Could Prosecute “Aiding And Abetting” Trans Youth Care If New Bill Passes These bills can be weaponized against providers or schools based on “suspicion, politics, or grievances from ideological extremists.”

1. A terrible new bill targeting trans youth has passed committees in Florida.

It would potentially allow health care practitioners, including therapists, to be charged with "aiding and abetting" transgender youth to transition, local orgs say.

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Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with action to support the oppressed and stand for justice and equality.

The rage you are feeling comes from the same place inside your heart as the love. This is why you refuse to accept a world where cruelty reigns, and the fire consumes all. You have known hope and joy and kindness like you have known water. And justice is a river that demands you do not give up on it. Nikita Gill

A picture of a tan dog peeking her head from under a table with a gray table cloth. She’s staring up at the camera and wondering why the camera person isn’t petting her that very moment. Her name is Bear.

The Velcro dog making her presence known.

They laugh at a woman’s death then attend church on Sunday and think they are morally better than those who mourn.

This afternoon, retired Army general Stanley McChrystal spoke at the retirement ceremony hosted by HRC for six trans service members who were forced out under Trump’s ban.

“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”

Full remarks:

A screenshot of the text: “Let me offer some straight talk: Pediatricians strive to do all they can to ensure kids do not die. The fewer childhood vaccines RFK Jr. is recommending means more children will be much more likely to die. If you cannot trust the people who actively save the lives of children on a daily basis, how is it you trust a person without a medical degree who does not care if your child dies or not? Pediatricians have seen that pain and suffering first hand. RFK Jr. has not. Who do you trust your kids’ lives to?”

A picture of a smiling white masculine person with circular glasses who is wearing a Santa hat. They are also wearing a green t-shirt with the words, “Twice Banned Yet Still I Stand”. There is a pit bull mix young dog sitting and looking at the camera with a look which suggests they’re not sure what’s going on. Their name is Bear. There appears to be a Christmas tree in the background.

Happy Holidays from us to you!

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Merry Christmas Eve from Peds Endo clinic!

Censorship of the media for revealing truths of the current regime is classic fascism.

Stand Up For Freedom
Fight Fascism.

YouTube video by Qasim Rashid Full CECOT Interview from CBS Canada

Here is the full CECOT torture prison segment that CBS tried to kill to appease Trump. Please spread it far and wide.

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The front of a holiday card with the text "Happy Holidays!" There is also a picture of a tan dog laying adorably on someone's arm. Their name is Bear, the Monster Incarnate. There is also a picture of a white masculine looking person with a patchy bear, using a stethoscope to listen to a stuffed lion. Their shirt says "Proud Veteran".

The back of a Holiday Card. The heading is "Another Year...". The text is "2025 has been an incredibly life changing year for me. I got banned a second time for being trans in the military, legally changed my name, had a chapter in a book of trans military members, left the Army, and started a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology back home in Louisville, KY. I also fulfilled a dream and adopted a dog, a monster named BeAR and got my fourth tattoo. This past month has been challenging with my Dad in and out of the hospital, and a car accident this past week, showing me the ups and downs of life. However, as I think about next year, I have the hope and foundations for a bright 2026, and a velcro dog who is always demanding of pets. Wishing you all warmth, kindness, and Care, Riordan."

This year's Holiday card

Thank you!

A picture of a white masculine person with short brown hair and glasses with a stethoscope listening to the “heart” of a stuffed lion. The person is wearing a t-shirt which has the text “Proud Veteran” with stars of the colors of the Progress Pride flag. The person also has a beard which looks scruffy but it’s a work in progress.

A picture of a white masculine person with circle shaped glasses. They are wearing a white and red stripped long sleeve shirt, red and white beanie, blue jeans, and brown shoes. They are holding up a sign which says “Where’s Endo?” and has a doodle of the person from the “Where’s Waldo?” books. Upon further reflection, it seems like the person is dressed up as Waldo. Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! 🎃

If this is in effect by the time I’m done with fellowship, I don’t think I’ll stay in America. There is a lack of Pediatric Endocrinologists in the country, but this is not the country I chose to serve 11 years for in the Army. I have some difficult decisions to make.

If you support him
even still now
You don’t support me
You haven’t supported me
And I don’t need friends
who don’t
support me

Life is too short
Life is too challenging
To suffer hate from those
I would stand for
Who would only let me
fall

A picture of a light brown pit mix dog turning away from the camera. She is wearing a rainbow colored bandana.

Bear was a good pup at the vet so they gifted her a bandana to match the pride patches on her harness.

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

A close up a toy heart with the text “snuggle puppy”. It looks like it has been through the wringer with lots of teeth marks. It’s no wonder why the dog is named Bear.

What my dog thinks about 2025

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

For years, medical professionals and transgender advocates have been saying the "Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine" was not following the principles of evidenced-based medicine.

Now the "godfather" of evidence-based medicine is leveraging the same claim against them. (1/)

We are at least 4-5 stanzas deep in the “first they came for…” poem and there are still not enough people speaking out

Name is in the Alt Text!