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Scientific Integrity or Complicity? BMJ’s Failure
The Responsibility of Journal Publishers: Addressing the Flaws of the Cass Review I’ve quickly come to realise that impartiality in journalism isn’t just about reporting both sides—it’s about standing up for what’s right while staying true to the facts. That’s why it’s frustrating to see some of the biggest names in medical publishing failing to…
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Nazi Persecution and Modern-Day Far-Right Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights
The struggle for LGBTQ+ rights has been a long and arduous journey, marked by significant progress and alarming setbacks. A concerning trend in recent years is the resurgence of far-right movements targeting LGBTQ+ communities, echoing the oppressive tactics employed by Nazi Germany. This article delves into the historical persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals under the Nazi…
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Behind the Rainbow: How Stonewall is Falling Short for Transgender Individuals
Stonewall’s Fall from Grace: How the Charity is Failing the Trans Community For years, Stonewall was the loudest voice in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. A powerhouse that took on governments, reshaped policies, and made workplaces safer for countless queer people. But lately? Lately, it feels like they’ve lost the plot. Ask…
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Legal Implications of the UK’s Indefinite Ban on Puberty Blockers for Transgender Minors
The Controversy Surrounding the Puberty Blocker Ban for Transgender Minors in the UK In December 2024, the UK government announced an indefinite ban on the use of puberty blockers for transgender minors, marking a significant policy shift in the treatment of gender dysphoria among young people. This decision has ignited a fierce and ongoing debate…
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We Shall Fight Transphobia on Every Front
To those who stand in the way of equality, let it be known: we are unwavering, unrelenting, and undeterred. Transphobia, that vile and pernicious force, seeks to divide, to oppress, and to silence—but it shall not prevail. We shall fight transphobia in our schools, where every child deserves to grow in a world that celebrates…
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Assessing the Safety of Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth
Puberty blockers, technically referred to as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, are drugs designed to halt the onset of puberty temporarily. These treatments have attracted considerable attention lately as a viable choice for transgender youth to defer the emergence of secondary sexual characteristics, and medication was declared medically necessary by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health…
