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Absolutely top notch roundup, once again. Thank you so much! Love your paragraph of commentary on compassion. I look forward to reading the article you link. I have watched the Channel 7 documentary and commend it. My own view is that it presented a solid case for the gender critical/detrans POV, though I felt one of the detransitioners was put in the spotlight too much. Her case is particularly sad, and even though she was willing, for example, to disrobe, I don’t think this was necessary and it felt exploitative. Other than that, I’d say very well done, and Hickie made a fool of himself. But I am weighing in from very far away and would be interested in the Aussie POV, too.

Re England: it is heartening to see such robust, varied activism, and that it truly is making such a difference. Sex Matters is pushing really hard on the school guidance issue. Their argument is no legislation is needed, just publish the guidance--and they’re aware this needs to happen before the next general election, as it is likely Labour will take over. Also, applause to the LGBAliiance, whose advocacy is credited with the win for Jenny’s lesbian speed-dating event. A sweet victory, and thanks for including it. PS: speaking of Labour, Rosie Duffield, the fearless Labour MP, has taken her leadership to task in no uncertain terms here: https://unherd.com/?p=484734 She is, as they say, completely out of f**ks. Cannot imagine something like this happening in the US.

Also want to encourage folks to write at least a brief comment in support of the citizen’s petition. As Kate rightly notes, it’s unlikely to succeed, but the key is to use it as a vehicle to demonstrate a LOT of concern about this, and those numbers, in turn, can be used in future advocacy. I’ve read through the petition: it’s well done, carefully argued, and the proposed actions are completely reasonable. You can also comment anonymously (which I have done). Ben Appel, BTW, is a proud early signatory. Here’s a link to the petition: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2023-P-3767-0001 If you choose to comment, the category to use from the drop down list appears to be "Category: Drug Industry C0022." You can also read the comments submitted so far to get a sense of what others have written.

OK, I have gone on too long once again, so just to say THANK YOU to Kate, for your wonderful work, and to Lisa for coming up with this idea and finding such a marvelous correspondent!

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ordinary woman's avatar

The De-transitioning program was really good. I just wish the interviewers would ask the pro transition proponents about the fact that no one can really become the opposite sex. We are lying to those with gender dysphoria. Removing breasts or a penis will not make the person the opposite sex. Wouldn’t it be healthier to help children to embrace the broad spectrum of temperament within each sex?

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