Happening now, Montana's Senate Judiciary is considering SB99, a bill that will result in forcible detransition of trans youth by withdrawing them from their care.
This bill has already passed the MT Senate.
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This bill has already passed the MT Senate.
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You can watch the hearing while following this live thread here:
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The hearing will be in Rep. Zooey Zephyr's committee, and full disclosure, Zooey is my partner.
This is the first hearing held in front of a trans person for a healthcare ban as far as I am aware of.
This is the first hearing held in front of a trans person for a healthcare ban as far as I am aware of.
We are now live.
"Please don't make things personal or take things personal"
This bill directly attacks people's medical care and ability to live as themselves. Hard not to take that personally, Rep. Rieger.
This bill directly attacks people's medical care and ability to live as themselves. Hard not to take that personally, Rep. Rieger.
Senator John Fuller is opening on his bill.
John Fuller didn't even read his own bill last time it was presented in SB99, didn't know what was in his bill.
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He's reading a statement from the "association of American Physicians and Surgeons"
It sounds like a medical org.
It isn't. Its a right wing org.
They practice HIV denialism, abortion-breast cancer hypothesis, and vaccine autism connections.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associati…
It sounds like a medical org.
It isn't. Its a right wing org.
They practice HIV denialism, abortion-breast cancer hypothesis, and vaccine autism connections.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associati…
They do this with the "American College of Pediatricians" too which is meant to confuse legislators with the "American Academy of Pediatrics"
We will start with proponents of the bill.
I'm anticipating a few of the same detransitioners, but we will see.
I'm anticipating a few of the same detransitioners, but we will see.
Donna Alfred is speaking.
She is comparing gender affirming care to treatments for ADHD, and apparently also advocating ending those too in youth?
She is comparing gender affirming care to treatments for ADHD, and apparently also advocating ending those too in youth?
They actually got a Montana detransitioner this time. Surprising they managed to find one.
Detransitioner.
"I believe there is an imprint of god on every human being"
Sounds like a religious detranser.
Detransitioner.
"I believe there is an imprint of god on every human being"
Sounds like a religious detranser.
You'll note that for every 1 detransitioner they have, there will be dozens of trans people.
That's because detransition is extremely rare.
See my recent article on the topic:
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That's because detransition is extremely rare.
See my recent article on the topic:
erininthemorn.substack.com/p/debunked-no-…
Oh look, we got the 80-95% of people with gender dysphoria will accept their sex after puberty!
LITERALLY just wrote an article debunking this. Previous post but posting again.
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LITERALLY just wrote an article debunking this. Previous post but posting again.
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Their medical expert couldn't even pronounce "hormone agonist"
Also, speaks for the ACP, another conservative think tank meant to confuse people with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Also, speaks for the ACP, another conservative think tank meant to confuse people with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Hellen Barney: "I was one of these children, I would be on these drugs today"
Doubtful.
Clearly she hasn't read the modern diagnostic criteria of insistence, persistence, and consistency.
Tomboys are NOT "being transitioned."
Doubtful.
Clearly she hasn't read the modern diagnostic criteria of insistence, persistence, and consistency.
Tomboys are NOT "being transitioned."
She is saying that "The first lawsuit in the UK against gender affirming care was won."
Referring to Tavistock v. Bell which banned gender affirming care for trans youth.
UK's Supreme Court OVERTURNED that.
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Referring to Tavistock v. Bell which banned gender affirming care for trans youth.
UK's Supreme Court OVERTURNED that.
gcn.ie/bell-v-tavisto…
Another religious justification for the law.
She's reading Genesis right now.
She's reading Genesis right now.
She's referring to Chloe Cole.
Chloe Cole, interestingly enough, recently admitted she still struggles with gender dysphoria.
Like the ex-gays, I am betting most will end up retransitioning in coming years.
Chloe Cole, interestingly enough, recently admitted she still struggles with gender dysphoria.
Like the ex-gays, I am betting most will end up retransitioning in coming years.
https://twitter.com/Esqueer_/status/1636433321528905728?s=20
It really is the ex gays all over again.
Others have already retransitioned
lgbtqnation.com/2022/11/darlin…
Others have already retransitioned
lgbtqnation.com/2022/11/darlin…
"My son puts on a cape and calls himself superman, does that mean he's superman?"
No.
Again, ignoring three factors: Insistence, consistency, and persistency.
Likewise ignoring the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria that would not apply to "superman dysphoria." -_-
No.
Again, ignoring three factors: Insistence, consistency, and persistency.
Likewise ignoring the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria that would not apply to "superman dysphoria." -_-
Oh, we got a Michael Knowles eradicationism moment.
"There is no such thing as transgenderism"
"There is no such thing as transgenderism"
"Slicing up children in the name of inclusiveness is pure evil"
We have our first objection over the use of "transgenderism"
Chair seemed uncertain on how to rule.
Chair seemed uncertain on how to rule.
"I need the state to stand behind me when I tell my child no" to not being able to transition.
This says it all really.
It's not about other people's parental rights.
It's about not wanting blame from their kid when they deny transition care.
This says it all really.
It's not about other people's parental rights.
It's about not wanting blame from their kid when they deny transition care.
They are now debating over the use of the word "mutilation" and objecting over it.
Representative France jumps in, "I don't think its fair to use the term mutilation"
The chair rules "mutilation is allowed."
The chair rules "mutilation is allowed."
He is says that doctors belong in jail.
Also says that he doesn't care this will result in lawsuits.
He's right, it will, these bills have fallen everywhere they have been heard in court.
And Montana has further protections against these laws in their constitution.
Also says that he doesn't care this will result in lawsuits.
He's right, it will, these bills have fallen everywhere they have been heard in court.
And Montana has further protections against these laws in their constitution.
"I identify as a white male, I deal with fact and reality"
Lupron has been used for decades in kids with precocious puberty. This is why blood testing is part of HRT regiment workups. It is safe, effective, and reversible.
If you are following this thread and trans and in Montana, please be aware of these crisis hotlines. We're here for you and we will beat these bills back.
National hotline: 988
Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org/contact-us/
Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org/contact/
National hotline: 988
Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org/contact-us/
Trans Lifeline: translifeline.org/contact/
"There's no reliable evidence that gender affirming care reduces mental health problems"
Wrong. I'll list a couple next.
Wrong. I'll list a couple next.
Gender affirming care is associated with a 73% lower suicidality among trans youth and lowered depression as well.
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She also spoke about Sweden, Finland, etc.
Some of these countries as recently as 2017 mandated sterilization of trans people.
They are not as progressive on trans people you think.
Some of these countries as recently as 2017 mandated sterilization of trans people.
They are not as progressive on trans people you think.
Likewise, this bill goes way beyond Sweden, Finland, etc.
Those countries still allow youth transition.
This one bans it entirely.
It's for this reason, actually, that an Alabama judge disqualified the statement of one of their main medical witnesses who claimed this.
Those countries still allow youth transition.
This one bans it entirely.
It's for this reason, actually, that an Alabama judge disqualified the statement of one of their main medical witnesses who claimed this.
She's comparing gender affirming care to saturated fat and lobotomys.
Anna S. Is speaking.
Is comparing being trans to having body dysphoria.
They are not nearly the same thing.
Anorexia: their bodies as heavier than they are in the mirror. Trans people see their bodies exactly as they are, accurately, and feel gender dysphoria.
Is comparing being trans to having body dysphoria.
They are not nearly the same thing.
Anorexia: their bodies as heavier than they are in the mirror. Trans people see their bodies exactly as they are, accurately, and feel gender dysphoria.
"Sidney Rosco" holds a paper of petition from all of the people in the room, she says, that corresponds to a religious Psalm.
She reads the verse.
She reads the verse.
She just called telling someone they can be trans "the highest form of child abuse."
This is what they want. They want to arrest people who even affirm a trans person for child abuse.
This is what they want. They want to arrest people who even affirm a trans person for child abuse.
She then says "you are either XX or XY"
We already know that is scientifically wrong.
We already know that is scientifically wrong.
We are moving to online testimony.
Erin Brewer is testifying.
She's a detranser that testifies at all of these hearings.
Could they not fly her out to this one? Surprising.
Erin Brewer is testifying.
She's a detranser that testifies at all of these hearings.
Could they not fly her out to this one? Surprising.
Erin Brewer NEVER transitioned. She is not detrans.
Family Policy Alliance director is speaking.
They're one of the orgs behind all of these bills.
They're one of the orgs behind all of these bills.
We got our first "Groomers"
Now they are comparing gender affirming care to cigarettes.
Cigarettes do not save lives.
They are not supported by the consensus of the medical community nor medical journal evidence.
Cigarettes do not save lives.
They are not supported by the consensus of the medical community nor medical journal evidence.
"Transgenderism is a mental illness"
Not true
DSM-V specifically removed "Gender identity disorder"
Gender dysphoria is a mental symptom that can be cured by transition.
Not true
DSM-V specifically removed "Gender identity disorder"
Gender dysphoria is a mental symptom that can be cured by transition.
Alliance Defending Freedom's Matt Sharp is speaking.
He likes to directly misgender the trans people in court cases he has spoken in in the past.
He also loves losing lawsuits.
He likes to directly misgender the trans people in court cases he has spoken in in the past.
He also loves losing lawsuits.
Also, fun to see Alliance Defending Freedom and WOLF back to back.
They were both in the 2600 emails release from 2019 showing these orgs work together.
Love "feminist orgs" working with ADF, which has been influential in abortion bans.
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They were both in the 2600 emails release from 2019 showing these orgs work together.
Love "feminist orgs" working with ADF, which has been influential in abortion bans.
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We have now moved to opponent testimony.
SK Rossi from the Human Rights Campaign is speaking.
Says, "to the trans youth listening, eventually we will win, so for the kids watching, go get some sunshine and we'll take care of it."
Says, "to the trans youth listening, eventually we will win, so for the kids watching, go get some sunshine and we'll take care of it."
These bills will fall in court, that is high probability, especially in Montana which is under the 9th circuit and which also has special precedent in their own state supreme court.
"It is an unconstitutional bill, we will fight it in court, and there is no way to fix it. The central tenant in it is unequal treatment for trans people."
Dr. Lowe is speaking, a pediatrician.
Representing the American Academy of Pediatrics, in opposition to this bill.
AAP represents the vast majority of pediatricians in the United States.
"This prohibits healthcare that is evidence based best practice."
Representing the American Academy of Pediatrics, in opposition to this bill.
AAP represents the vast majority of pediatricians in the United States.
"This prohibits healthcare that is evidence based best practice."
Vicki from Montana Nurses Association representing nurses all across the state speaks in opposition.
"This bill interferes with the parent-provider relationship"
Funny to see Republicans supporting that, given how often they claim to be for "medical freedom."
"This bill interferes with the parent-provider relationship"
Funny to see Republicans supporting that, given how often they claim to be for "medical freedom."
Callie is speaking, parent of a trans kid.
"Our experience has not been at all what the proponents have come up said happens"
Talks about how at 10 years old, they got extensive counseling and medical professional care over a long period of time.
"Our experience has not been at all what the proponents have come up said happens"
Talks about how at 10 years old, they got extensive counseling and medical professional care over a long period of time.
"I now have a 14 year old thriving transgender child"
She tried to meet with her representative, who told her, "There is nothing for me to gain by meeting with a trans child."
Dr. Anna P is testifying.
Going over what a counseling session looks like, states many of her clients come in after a suicide attempt or ideation, and how after working with then, they "start to come to life."
Going over what a counseling session looks like, states many of her clients come in after a suicide attempt or ideation, and how after working with then, they "start to come to life."
Representative from Bozeman Health speaking, representing the American College of Emergency Physicians in Montana.
"I can tell you without a doubt the positive affects of gender affirming care is real"
"We have grave concerns"
"I can tell you without a doubt the positive affects of gender affirming care is real"
"We have grave concerns"
"Our state has ranked in the top 5 for suicide rates the last 30 years. Emergency physicians see that daily. If this bill becomes law, we will see more youth suicides."
A citizen from Manhattan, Montana is talking about how at a recent family festival, they saw bullying signs against trans people.
Talked about kids giving speeches on death, suicide, and hopelessness over anti-trans bills.
Talked about kids giving speeches on death, suicide, and hopelessness over anti-trans bills.
"these kids function but by the grace of god"
Note how all of the parents of trans kids are saying the same thing: "My kid was suffering, and now they are thriving."
Kegan Medrano from the ACLU is speaking, talking about the many unconstitutional features of the bill.
Then they move to two-spirit discussions, as they themselves are two-spirit and are speaking from a personal standpoint.
Then they move to two-spirit discussions, as they themselves are two-spirit and are speaking from a personal standpoint.
Representative of Red Medicine LC, speaking.
"This is a direct discrimination against the trans and two spirit community"
It is important to note that Montana has a large number of two spirit people.
"This is a direct discrimination against the trans and two spirit community"
It is important to note that Montana has a large number of two spirit people.
Robin Turner representing two organizations: The Women's Foundation and Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The number of large feminist orgs, medical orgs, hospital systems, and patient advocacy orgs testifying today should say something.
The number of large feminist orgs, medical orgs, hospital systems, and patient advocacy orgs testifying today should say something.
Zuri M. is speaking from the Montana Budget and Policy Center.
"As a trans individual, to everyone who says mutilation into the microphone, if I and other trans people never hear you again, it will be far too soon. I can't believe representatives would say stuff like that."
"As a trans individual, to everyone who says mutilation into the microphone, if I and other trans people never hear you again, it will be far too soon. I can't believe representatives would say stuff like that."
This is absolutely true.
No medical organization has spoken in favor of these bills.
No medical organization has spoken in favor of these bills.
https://twitter.com/TransiTorri/status/1637842267275927555?s=20
The CEO of the Montana Medical Association, a branch of the American Medical Association, is speaking.
"The interventions in this bill are not taken lightly. They are an intensive process involving a multidisciplinary team of providers."
"The interventions in this bill are not taken lightly. They are an intensive process involving a multidisciplinary team of providers."
Quinn from Planned Parenthood is speaking.
"As a healthcare provider and organization that believes in bodily autonomy, we are here to say that any government inserting itself into private medical decisions is overreach."
Abortion rights and trans healthcare share common roots.
"As a healthcare provider and organization that believes in bodily autonomy, we are here to say that any government inserting itself into private medical decisions is overreach."
Abortion rights and trans healthcare share common roots.
"Every day on the floor of the house, you say the pledge of allegiance and say liberty and justice for all. Not some. All."
Shawn Reiger is speaking from the Montana Human Rights Network.
Lists off several symptoms: Stomach pain, jaundice, life threatening reactions, fatal.
"Side effects of children's tylenol. Every medication has side effects. We are not talking about banning children's tylenol."
Lists off several symptoms: Stomach pain, jaundice, life threatening reactions, fatal.
"Side effects of children's tylenol. Every medication has side effects. We are not talking about banning children's tylenol."
We have moved to online testimony.
The Montana Community of Rabbis stands in full opposition to the bill.
Talking about how Judaism affirms transgender people.
Makes a religious freedom argument.
And now is talking about medical evidence.
Talking about how Judaism affirms transgender people.
Makes a religious freedom argument.
And now is talking about medical evidence.
Phoebe, a 15 year old trans kid from Bozeman, is speaking.
"I have known I was trans since pre-school. Since going through puberty, I was severely depressed. Since starting care, I can look in the mirror and smile. The amount of joy it brings me is immense."
"I have known I was trans since pre-school. Since going through puberty, I was severely depressed. Since starting care, I can look in the mirror and smile. The amount of joy it brings me is immense."
"I'm the target demographic for this bill. It will take away my right to essential medical care. I have the approval of multiple therapists, specialists, and general physicians."
"It would be much easier for me to get a boob job or nose job if I were cisgender."
A parent of a trans kid is speaking.
"My kid ended up in the ER at 14 from taking too much tylenol. The last thing we need is the government stepping in for our family. LGBT Youth are 4x more likely to commit suicide. Gender affirming care is associated with lower suicide."
"My kid ended up in the ER at 14 from taking too much tylenol. The last thing we need is the government stepping in for our family. LGBT Youth are 4x more likely to commit suicide. Gender affirming care is associated with lower suicide."
Seely Davidson from Blue Mountain Clinic from Missoula, MT is speaking.
"Over the last 3 years, we've provided care to 200 clients."
"LGBTQ+ youth are at higher risk of suicide from this proposed legislation."
"Over the last 3 years, we've provided care to 200 clients."
"LGBTQ+ youth are at higher risk of suicide from this proposed legislation."
Renata H. is speaking.
"One of the oldest tricks in the minority hating group is that they are coming for your children"
"The idea that anyone is pushing kids to transition is conspiratorial."
"One of the oldest tricks in the minority hating group is that they are coming for your children"
"The idea that anyone is pushing kids to transition is conspiratorial."
Janna R. Speaking.
"To my fellow trans young people, I see you, I love you, and the expansiveness of our trans identity is one of our greatest powers. None of what this legislative body can do will take that away. We will continue to build a movement to fight back."
"To my fellow trans young people, I see you, I love you, and the expansiveness of our trans identity is one of our greatest powers. None of what this legislative body can do will take that away. We will continue to build a movement to fight back."
Cherilyn speaking.
She rans an LGBTQ+ camp.
She discusses about how difficult trans healthcare was for the community to access.
Stands in stark contrast to the idea that people are getting these meds without any checks, easily.
She rans an LGBTQ+ camp.
She discusses about how difficult trans healthcare was for the community to access.
Stands in stark contrast to the idea that people are getting these meds without any checks, easily.
Chloe speaking on behalf of Forward Montana.
"As a transgender, nonbinary Montanan, watching legislators push bills they know will harm trans kids breaks my heart. To sit there and pretend that you are doing this in the name of care, it's so dishonest, it disgusts me."
"As a transgender, nonbinary Montanan, watching legislators push bills they know will harm trans kids breaks my heart. To sit there and pretend that you are doing this in the name of care, it's so dishonest, it disgusts me."
"If you are here to protect children, take action against intersex surgeries."
A lot of discussion on Montana having a 2.5x higher suicide rate than the national average.
A bill like this could skyrocket that number.
A bill like this could skyrocket that number.
Montana Women Vote representative Julia Maxon is speaking.
"This healthcare allows these children to grow up and become adults."
"SB99 is unconstitutional and a prime example of legislators intruding on private medical decisions."
"This healthcare allows these children to grow up and become adults."
"SB99 is unconstitutional and a prime example of legislators intruding on private medical decisions."
Montana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics speaking.
Delivers a letter of 400 practitioners in Montana opposing the bill.
Delivers a letter of 400 practitioners in Montana opposing the bill.
"In a 2021 news article, the sponsor of this bill says that families need to be responsible for their own children and their own health"
Usual Republican hypocrisy.
Usual Republican hypocrisy.
We have moved to questions.
Rep Zephyr asking a question of Dr. Peterson.
"Can you speak briefly to how you interface with your clients, and how do you consult with professionals?"
"It is an integrated part of the work. The work is unhurried. There is no agenda. Anyone who provides this care is the same"
"Can you speak briefly to how you interface with your clients, and how do you consult with professionals?"
"It is an integrated part of the work. The work is unhurried. There is no agenda. Anyone who provides this care is the same"
"For teens who pursue care, we heard some about regret rates. In your practice, what does it look like?"
(Note, this therapist has been working for decades)
"I have worked many years with this population. Of hundreds, I have had 0. Not a single one."
(Note, this therapist has been working for decades)
"I have worked many years with this population. Of hundreds, I have had 0. Not a single one."
"The incidence of regret... over time... I have yet to see it."
Rep. Zephyr: "If you are not seeing regret, what are you seeing?"
"I am seeing joy. They come to life. I am seeing a person emerging into themselves, able to be fully active, productive, have joy."
Rep. Zephyr: "If you are not seeing regret, what are you seeing?"
"I am seeing joy. They come to life. I am seeing a person emerging into themselves, able to be fully active, productive, have joy."
A representative is asking, "can you tell me the difference between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Pediatricians?"
AAP representative: "Nationally, we have 67k pediatricians. The ACP is different, 600 members. None in our state are members."
AAP representative: "Nationally, we have 67k pediatricians. The ACP is different, 600 members. None in our state are members."
Braxton Mitchell is asking SJ Rossi: "There has been an explosion in trans kids the recent years."
(Taps lefthanded chart)
Also, Braxton v. Rossi is WAY unbalanced, Braxton is out of his league.
(Taps lefthanded chart)
Also, Braxton v. Rossi is WAY unbalanced, Braxton is out of his league.
Rossi: "If the question is if there are professionals pressuring kids to be trans, the answer is no. If you are asking if parents are pressuring kids to be trans, I can speak to my own family who pressured me not to be."
The idea that trans kids are new is laughable.
Let me introduce you to Lucy Anderson, born 1886. Transitioned as a kid. Beloved by her town.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Hick…
Let me introduce you to Lucy Anderson, born 1886. Transitioned as a kid. Beloved by her town.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Hick…
Republican asking about data on the cost for surgeries.
Nobody is in the room for it.
Rep Zephyr raises her hand, "I'm happy to speak to my own personal cost"
Nobody is in the room for it.
Rep Zephyr raises her hand, "I'm happy to speak to my own personal cost"
"The portion I had to pay was $4,000 out of pocket."
Rep Hinkle: "Follow up, do you know what the entire cost would be?"
Rep. Zephyr: "Insurance covered part of it. Given I was out of state and using one of the top surgeons in the world, but I think it was 20-50k"
Rep Hinkle: "Follow up, do you know what the entire cost would be?"
Rep. Zephyr: "Insurance covered part of it. Given I was out of state and using one of the top surgeons in the world, but I think it was 20-50k"
Rep Bishop asks a question of Sean Reiger.
Rep. Bishop: "Is there a growing social pressure?"
Sean: "The statistics that we see show us its not the case. It's not popular to be transgender or nonbinary. Trans folks experience high rates of harassment, discrimination."
Rep. Bishop: "Is there a growing social pressure?"
Sean: "The statistics that we see show us its not the case. It's not popular to be transgender or nonbinary. Trans folks experience high rates of harassment, discrimination."
Sean stating the requirement of "insistence, consistence, and persistence" and how that means very few people end up on gender affirming care.
"When youth meet that criteria and are able to receive care, individualized, worked with physicians and families, their suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression decrease."
"This care prevents further surgeries down the line."
"This care prevents further surgeries down the line."
Representative: "Is there a path that can prevent someone from identifying as transgender"
Reiger: "My family tried everything to stop me from being transgender, speaking from personal experience."
Reiger: "My family tried everything to stop me from being transgender, speaking from personal experience."
Rep Bishop, now to SK Rossi: "The US supreme court, how does that affect this legislation?"
Rossi discusses Bostock, decided under a conservative majority, that discrimination on trans people is discrimination on sex.
Rossi discusses Bostock, decided under a conservative majority, that discrimination on trans people is discrimination on sex.
"Montana courts have found the same. On birth certificates, for instance, discrimination on transgender status is discrimination under the law. Conservative courts count this as discrimination."
"Under SB99, you are passing a bill that takes a single type of treatment relevant to a single class of people, transgender people, and barring it. It is the simplest form of discrimination on trans status."
Rep Durham asks a question of one of the doctors.
"Is it true that you can take a sample of blood from any adult and tell if they are male or female?"
Doctor: "No"
Rep Durham: "I disagree"
Crowd goes: "You're not a doctor"
Rep Durham: "But I am married..."
"Is it true that you can take a sample of blood from any adult and tell if they are male or female?"
Doctor: "No"
Rep Durham: "I disagree"
Crowd goes: "You're not a doctor"
Rep Durham: "But I am married..."
This exchange is wild.
Here's the deal: Intersex people exist. Hormone levels can overlap between sexes. The representative is objectively wrong.
Here's the deal: Intersex people exist. Hormone levels can overlap between sexes. The representative is objectively wrong.
Rep Sheldon Galloway now asking a question.
"In your degree, how many credits did you take in evaluating transgender people?"
"Medical school doesn't have credits the same way. We had comprehensive sections on endocrinology, urology, obgyn, and pediatrics on this"
"In your degree, how many credits did you take in evaluating transgender people?"
"Medical school doesn't have credits the same way. We had comprehensive sections on endocrinology, urology, obgyn, and pediatrics on this"
Rep Galloway asks the person representing the Emergency Physicians in the state why he is here, what ER physician work has to do with gender affirming care.
He responds, "We see youth in crisis. Often that is precipitated by loss of the care that brings them peace and joy."
He responds, "We see youth in crisis. Often that is precipitated by loss of the care that brings them peace and joy."
Previous somewhat paraphrased to keep it within tweet length.
Now he's asking an ER doctor, "can you explain if you can get someone's sex from hormone levels in a blood sample?"
Doctor: "I back my colleague, I don't know of a hormone level that will declare sex in a blood sample"
Now this representative is using google.
Doctor: "I back my colleague, I don't know of a hormone level that will declare sex in a blood sample"
Now this representative is using google.
Doctor: "Normal ranges are based on statistics, it does not define someone as male or female. Whether or not someone falls in that range doesn't define them as one or another."
Rep Hinkle (Republican) asking a question of Ms. Tuscon about "The purple unicorn"
How is this relevant to the bill? I keep seeing things shut down for "not being relevant"
How is this relevant to the bill? I keep seeing things shut down for "not being relevant"
Now they are talking about a parent who stopped going to a doctor because they "didn't want to walk past the genderbread man"
Now she is arguing against social emotional learning and empathy.
The facial expressions in the back say it all
Ah yes, they have one detransitioner today, who states he was trans because he was molested.
This is play for play the same way the Ex-gay movement worked, y'all.
This is play for play the same way the Ex-gay movement worked, y'all.
Asking about detransition, this particular representative admits that detransition is rare.
Vice Chair Bishop asking about the demographics of who is transitioning.
Reiger states the fastest demographic that is transitioning right now is not youth, its people over the age of 45.
Reiger states the fastest demographic that is transitioning right now is not youth, its people over the age of 45.
The senator is closing on his bill.
He makes virtually no argument, and the hearing is now closed.
I will be writing this hearing up, there were some very good moments.
I don't anticipate they'll move to executive action anytime soon.
I will be writing this hearing up, there were some very good moments.
I don't anticipate they'll move to executive action anytime soon.
Rep Zephyr encourages members of the committee to seek out members of the committee who are trans to learn about the trans experience (herself or Howell)
The committee is now adjourned.
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I'll likely write a story on this one later today. There were big moments.
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Thank you all for staying with me. Don't forget to subscribe to support my work, it's what allows me to keep covering these bills.
I'll likely write a story on this one later today. There were big moments.
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