White text against a black background. “Them: Why are you so open about being trans?” Me: Maybe the more people who ‘know’ a trans person, the more people will care about what’s happening to us.”
A picture of the poster. They are a white masculine looking person with short brown hair and a beard on their chin. They are wearing circular rimmed glasses and have a stethoscope around their neck. They are holding up a trans flag. In the background is a whiteboard with the words “Happy Trans Awareness Day!!!” There is also what looks like ivy bordering the whiteboard which is different and the poster cannot really explain why it’s there. It just is.
This year, I am out and open for all who can't due to the risk of losing jobs, housing, friends and families, and their lives.
I will continue to work to make this state, this country, this world a better and safer place for trans people.
I will be a voice.
I will be me.
To my fellow Peds Endo colleagues, a sure fire way to not recruit me is to somehow send me mail with my dead name despite me never using that name in fellowship and never to my office address.
Just other creation of mine. Quote was from a friend and I loved it so much I had to put it on a t-shirt.
A selfie of the poster. They are a white masculine looking person with short brown hair and a beard on their chin. They are wearing circular rimmed glasses. They are also wearing a black t-shirt with the text “The Horrors Persist And So Do I”. They are pointing to the text which says “So Do I”. They are trying to emphasize that despite everything we are still here.
If you ever see someone posting, “This post is from an actual human being”, trust me, it is not actually from a human being.
A selfie of the OP. They are smiling at the camera. They have short brown hair and a bit of a beard on their chin. They are wearing circular glasses and wearing a heathered green pullover and a dark green shirt underneath. They are also wearing a lanyard which says “Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives”.
Green 💚
A picture of a tan pit bull mix dog, laying on a blanket, looking at the camera. Their eyes make it seem like they want something. Their name is Bear. There is a progress pride flag in the far background.
They requested to be posted…or petted…hmm…better do both to be safe.
I joke about moving to Canada when I’m done with fellowship, but in the back of my mind, I know it may not end up being a joke.
I bet Canada would appreciate a Pediatric Endocrinologist who just happens to be trans.
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.
Article: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QV4WN...
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.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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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
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Dark teal graphic with the title "COMMENTING GUIDE: Opposing Two Trump Regime Rules Banning Gender-Affirming Care, Deadline 2/17/26" in white serif font. Below in smaller teal text: "by Matthew Cortland — 01/26/2026". A simplified scales of justice icon appears on the right side. The bottom features a gradient banner in teal, gold, and coral with the text "SHOULDN'T NEED TO BE A LAWYER" and "PATREON.COM/MATTBC" flanking a black Patreon logo. A faint line graph decoration appears in the lower left.
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.
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!
A picture of a white masculine person with circular glasses who is smiling at the camera slightly. They are also wearing a Santa hat. Additionally they are wearing a rainbow lanyard with the words “Gender Affirming Care Saves Lives”.
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.
Here is the full CECOT torture prison segment that CBS tried to kill to appease Trump. Please spread it far and wide.
YouTube: youtu.be/F81WnOyDXD4?...
Substack: open.substack.com/pub/qasimras...
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! 🎃
