Our latest paper is out today in @jamapediatrics.com - discussing:
(1) How structural and mental health disparities can lead to competitive *disadvantages* for trans youth in sports
(2) The negative impacts of exclusionary sports policies on mental health
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Among U.S. adults, over 2.1 million people -- 0.8% of the population -- identify as transgender. Minnesota has the highest percentage of transgender residents at 1.2%.
Read the full report at bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
actual nytimes headline FEMA Official Says He Teleported to Waffle House. Experts Are Dubious.
you, a naive fool: i do believe there are some things the nytimes won’t both sides
the nytimes:
Every mental health organization in the country screaming that they want to be regulated should give you a sense of just how bad conversion therapy is.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today is also a tough day for the news. Make sure you’re spending time with people who make you feel loved today. ❤️
Though the common adage is "strict in theory, fatal in fact;" the court has been clear that it is strict in theory, strict in fact.
Today's #SCOTUS conversion therapy ban decision is bad, but the story isn't over
SCOTUS didn't strike down the law. It remanded back to the 10th Circuit to apply strict scrutiny
If the law is the least restrictive means of achieving a compelling government interest, it stands
By the way: I’m being facetious - the NCAA policies in place for this appear to work just fine, and they’re parallel to the policies the NCAA used to allow trans athletes the compete.
The NCAA routinely grants exceptions for athletes with ADHD to use performance enhancing stimulants.
Is there a reason the “fairness in sports” politicians haven’t passed legislation to address this?
The Olympics have had policies allowing trans women to compete since 2004.
Gender-affirming medical care for minors has been around since the 1990s.
Inclusion and support of trans people aren’t new.
Update: If the statement from the AMA Comms director the NYT posted today is the full context, this actually is on the AMA.
But what matters here is what the actual AMA is clearly saying: it has not changed its stance on gender-affirming care for adolescent gender dysphoria.
In recent days, AMA communications to the New York Times have requested a correction on their part to reflect the actual language the AMA used in response to their inquiry. Additionally, a letter to the editor has been submitted requesting a public correction—this was neither a policy change nor was it an endorsement of a position taken by another medical society. In addition, during Congressional testimony in mid-March, I had the opportunity to set the record straight stating to the Subcommittee on Health of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that there has been no change in AMA policy with respect to access to and provision of gender-affirming care. This will appear in the Congressional Record.
The American Medical Association directly responds to New York Times coverage mischaracterizing their posiiton on gender affirming care for trans young people.
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The best I can tell they pulled the AMA quote from a National Review article… it’s truly become absurd.
Correction (03/26/26): embarred should read “embarrassed.”
See how easy?
This is almost certainly because they’ve been embarred by organizations like @glaad.bsky.social calling them out, so they decided to dig their heels in.
That’s not integrity. It’s ego. (2/2)
The New York Times really needs to get it together. This is disgraceful reporting, and they’ve been doing it for years now in this area.
They’ve been breaking journalistic integrity over and over, refusing to issue corrections. (1/2)
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It's crazy to me how much the anti trans side makes insane claims how GAC harms children and yet there are at least 2 movie stars (Hunter Schafer, Nicole Maines), a pop star(Kim Petras), and a model (Vivian Wilson) who all transitioned as youth and are now happy adults living their best lives.
I didn’t say they were skipped. I said that community psychologists with proper expertise sometimes need to do them because hospital-based clinics don’t have enough psychologists on staff.
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
MINUTES of Proceedings: Motion Hearing Held before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai regarding Motion for Summary Judgment 32, Motion to Dismiss 73 . The Court will issue a formal written opinion and order denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. By April 2, 2026, the parties are ordered to provide supplemental briefing addressing the injunctive relief Plaintiffs requested in their briefing. Plaintiffs' supplemental briefing shall include a proposed judgment that includes proposed language for vacatur, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief. Allie Boyd, Kate Morrow, Lauryn Fraas and William McGinty present as counsel for plaintiffs. Kathryn Alkire and Michelle Bennett present as counsel for defendants. (Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston.) (bd) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
BREAKING: The judge in the Oregon v. Kennedy case has granted summary judgment for the plaintiffs. This is the case dealing with the Kennedy declaration attempting to institute national standards of care for trans youth and referring providers to the HHS OIG to exclude them from Medicaid.
Something tells me NYU would prefer to hire a private law firm.
By the way, financial burden isn’t generally a solid defense against violating anti-discrimination law.
1. The US DOJ is omitting that they *threatened* NYU into their decision to halt these medical treatments. NYU was happily offering services until the threats, & in fact was a leader in this area
2. The DOJ doesn’t seem to understand the distinctions here between state & federal law
On our show today: @giuliaheyward.bsky.social talked about the tug of war between the state and the federal government over gender affirming care, and @turban.bsky.social discussed best practices in gender affirming care for those 19 and younger.
www.wnyc.org/story/federa...
Does anyone else still think about the time Sonia Sotomayor was banned from Equinox?
Simpler times.
😂😂😂
So excited this is finally out! With a newly revamped chapter on gender dysphoria / gender incongruence from Annelou Dr Vries (VUMc Amsterdam) and myself!
I was fact-checked ☠️
