What is there to say, but, once again, brava to Kate and Alejandra for yet another excellent round-up! This round, among many things, I loved the well-placed “sigh.” Speaking of terminology, I spotted a clever, newly coined phrase in a Pamela Paul Op-Ed: “sexual creationism.” You can see it in context here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/opinion/democrats-elite-judis-teixeira.html Also, the folks quoted who came up with that one observe, “There’s a certain amount of chutzpah among Democrats to assume that it’s only the other side pursuing a culture war.” To which I say, “No shit, Sherlock.” Also, if of interest, I commented, and it was actually published. (My little hit for our team):
“Yes, my party is out of touch with a good many of its core voters, let alone those who tend to swing or consider voting third party. I’d like to underscore Teixiera’s observation: “There’s a certain amount of chutzpah among Democrats to assume that it’s only the other side pursuing a culture war,” as well as his excellent turn of phrase “sexual creationism.” Democratic electeds are blind and deaf to those of us who are core Democratic women voters and are fit to be tied over the erosion of our hard-fought sex-based rights (eg Title IX, which is not just about elite athletes) and critical safe spaces (such as women’s prisons, domestic violence shelters, and yes, sex-separated toilets). And many Democratic parents are rightly furious about the danger to their children of being swept into pseudoscientific medicalization of their children. To preserve what little social safety net we have in this country the Democrats need to win big in 2024, but if they keep this up, I can pretty much guarantee they are going to lose.”
Hi what do think about the artist formerly known as Twitter, and with Elon’s blessing... putting PragerU’s DeTrans film out for free streaming? It looks like it was a good way to spend a million dollars if you’ve got it lying around.
The #detrans even caught my attention and I don’t understand Twitter at all. I just want to say thanks to the all the Detransitioned people who told their stories...again to educate the public. The numbers are growing and people are willing to tell what happened to them.
This film was one of the best ones made so far it was not in anyway anti-trans (like NBC News claimed). Thanks NBC for getting even more people to watch that film.
I see these young adults putting their most personal stories and vulnerability on display and they deserve some serious props. I hope all my friends who are going to Genspect have a lot of fun and meet each other in person.
okay, let's get specific: I'm at a table by the back wall, next to the right rear exit if you're facing the back, wearing a black sweatshirt that says Elixir Coffee :)
Thought I would share these 2 newsletters I received in the last 24 or so hours. One from trans activist Erin Reed, the other an interview with Chase Strangio..........
Thanks for another great round up Kate and have fun at the Genspect conference! Look forward to hearing all about it. I hope it is well covered by the MSM.
Very cool Kate, that you are one of the speakers (I'm guessing your topic is going to be education since that's your expertise). Apparently, WPATH is concerned enough say the Genspect conference is pseudo-science…hmmm pot calling kettle. That's stretch even for WPATH.
What is there to say, but, once again, brava to Kate and Alejandra for yet another excellent round-up! This round, among many things, I loved the well-placed “sigh.” Speaking of terminology, I spotted a clever, newly coined phrase in a Pamela Paul Op-Ed: “sexual creationism.” You can see it in context here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/opinion/democrats-elite-judis-teixeira.html Also, the folks quoted who came up with that one observe, “There’s a certain amount of chutzpah among Democrats to assume that it’s only the other side pursuing a culture war.” To which I say, “No shit, Sherlock.” Also, if of interest, I commented, and it was actually published. (My little hit for our team):
“Yes, my party is out of touch with a good many of its core voters, let alone those who tend to swing or consider voting third party. I’d like to underscore Teixiera’s observation: “There’s a certain amount of chutzpah among Democrats to assume that it’s only the other side pursuing a culture war,” as well as his excellent turn of phrase “sexual creationism.” Democratic electeds are blind and deaf to those of us who are core Democratic women voters and are fit to be tied over the erosion of our hard-fought sex-based rights (eg Title IX, which is not just about elite athletes) and critical safe spaces (such as women’s prisons, domestic violence shelters, and yes, sex-separated toilets). And many Democratic parents are rightly furious about the danger to their children of being swept into pseudoscientific medicalization of their children. To preserve what little social safety net we have in this country the Democrats need to win big in 2024, but if they keep this up, I can pretty much guarantee they are going to lose.”
I have also been reading a book on the Enlightenment that I am finding fascinating. There’s a sub chapter on the witch trial craze, and, just for “fun,” you’ll find some all-too-apt quotes from it here: https://prufrocksdilemma.wordpress.com/2023/11/02/a-delusion-of-the-learned/
Thank you once again, Kate and Alejandra, for another fantabulous round-up--and yes, bring on that Broadview merch!
Hi what do think about the artist formerly known as Twitter, and with Elon’s blessing... putting PragerU’s DeTrans film out for free streaming? It looks like it was a good way to spend a million dollars if you’ve got it lying around.
The #detrans even caught my attention and I don’t understand Twitter at all. I just want to say thanks to the all the Detransitioned people who told their stories...again to educate the public. The numbers are growing and people are willing to tell what happened to them.
This film was one of the best ones made so far it was not in anyway anti-trans (like NBC News claimed). Thanks NBC for getting even more people to watch that film.
I see these young adults putting their most personal stories and vulnerability on display and they deserve some serious props. I hope all my friends who are going to Genspect have a lot of fun and meet each other in person.
They certainly got a great lineup of speakers.
FYI, on the Scottish decision Kate mentions, this is a good article from Jo Bartosch on what it does and doesn’t mean: https://thecritic.co.uk/scottish-silliness-on-sex/ Related, I wanted to note, on the issue of sex-segregated bathrooms and other alternatives, Sex Matters has a very good explainer assessing the options: https://sex-matters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Toilets-matter.pdf
I’ll be at Genspect! So excited for the conference this weekend.
You’re not wearing your cowboy hat apparently 🧐
Haha! I just stepped out to run to my hotel. I’ve been sitting in the far left front table with Corinna and Shape and now Ben Appel.
I’m behind you at the back wall, then. I’ll swing by at the next break!
Let’s try again today!
okay, let's get specific: I'm at a table by the back wall, next to the right rear exit if you're facing the back, wearing a black sweatshirt that says Elixir Coffee :)
I would definitely purchase Broadview merch!
Everyone loves a good coffee mug
Thought I would share these 2 newsletters I received in the last 24 or so hours. One from trans activist Erin Reed, the other an interview with Chase Strangio..........
https://www.lawdork.com/p/chase-strangio-scotus-trans-care-ban-qa
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/abusive-practices-and-conversion
Thanks for another great round up Kate and have fun at the Genspect conference! Look forward to hearing all about it. I hope it is well covered by the MSM.
Very cool Kate, that you are one of the speakers (I'm guessing your topic is going to be education since that's your expertise). Apparently, WPATH is concerned enough say the Genspect conference is pseudo-science…hmmm pot calling kettle. That's stretch even for WPATH.
I am not a speaker, Coastal Elite! I'll be madly taking notes!
Well I can’t wait to hear what you have to say!