Even if it were true that reducing suicidal ideation did not reduce actual suicides, having experienced suicidal ideation, I can confirm that it fucking sucks! Reducing it is still very obviously a strongly positive outcome in and of itself.
This is a) terrible, and b) hugely better than the UK. Not sure what the % is over here - @hleehurley.com probably has a rough idea, at least - but we would kill for fully 30% of all stories about trans rights quoting trans people. And 30% is abysmal! It ought to be 100%!
This is more than just denial of reality; it's an accusation. It's claiming that trans adults are lying about their own childhoods, in order to trick children into transitioning. It's why glinner loves the "groomer" lie. It's a blood libel intended to portray us as a threat that needs to be stopped.
Some good news for trans people for once. Reid is the UN Independent Expert on protection from violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. He was one of the UN experts who criticised the supreme court ruling and urged parliament to act to protect trans rights.
Well, isn't that interesting? Regardless of financial security, Labour's support amongst social conservatives is in the single figures. It's almost as if their rabid transphobia is driving away decent human beings in droves while bringing in basically no votes at all. Who'd have guessed?
I just marked this year's Trans Awareness Week in the best way I could think of.
Hammer-beating row "took over my life", whines person who beat coworkers with hammer.
It's also just plain wrong. Three studies found statistically significant reduction in suicidality. The fourth, and smallest, with only 19 subjects in the treatment group, found reductions that fell just short of significance. No competent statistician would describe that as "inconsistent".
"I am not competent to continue a prescription provided by a specialist, order 1-2 blood tests a year, and compare some numbers to reference ranges" is the kind of admission that should lead to a GP being struck off for gross incompetence. And yet!
IOW, the government thinks it's right and proper that trans people be excluded from "hospitals, refuges and sports clubs", and intend to make sure that stays the case. But don't worry, everyone, they hear our concerns! They're just not going to address them in any substantive way.
Fuck Labour.
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It's worth noting that he is in court for harassing a trans child.
He turned up to court saying his alleged victim does not exist.
Still one of the most insane things I've ever seen in a government report
The "misinformation" in question here is that gender-affirming care reduces suicides among youth. It merely reduces depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
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As others (@owenwntr.bsky.social, MiC etc) have noted, social attitudes cut by financial security is quite a neat prism.
Financially insecure social liberals going Green, financially insecure conservatives Reform. Lab & LD left with financially secure liberals. Con higher with secure cons.
Sandie Peggie *still* getting front page stories and sympathetic interviews while Beth Upton has had to flee to Australia is so unbelievably grim.
Since Trans Joy Tuesday got such a great response last week, let’s do it again.
For the trans people out there, let’s offset all the bad news and share something happy going on with you.
Whether it’s big or small, please share your joy!
“The UN Human Rights Council voted on Monday to renew the mandate of an LGBT rights expert, a move welcomed by advocates amid the absence of the United States, a former key supporter that is now rolling back such protections.”
Good to see the UN HRC renew independent monitoring of LGBT rights.
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Charities and medical professionals have warned of a “staggering increase” in GPs denying gender affirming care, even when it is requested by a specialist clinic.
Doctors are claiming they are either not competent to provide the service or they are not contractually obliged 😖
