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· Sep 23
It's the scientific community's duty to fight misinformation, bioessentialism, and eugenics
That's why we're launching Beyond X&Y, an educational campaign combating the rise of unscientific political propaganda used to attack trans and intersex people
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That's why we're launching Beyond X&Y, an educational campaign combating the rise of unscientific political propaganda used to attack trans and intersex people
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1. After the shutdown fight, Republicans promised Democrats a vote on extending enhanced ACA subsidies, which cover 20 million Americans.
Now, new reporting shows that Republican negotiators want to make a trans funding ban a requirement for the extension.
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Now, new reporting shows that Republican negotiators want to make a trans funding ban a requirement for the extension.
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Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
1. After the shutdown fight, Republicans promised Democrats a vote on extending enhanced ACA subsidies, which cover 20 million Americans.
Now, new reporting shows that Republican negotiators want to make a trans funding ban a requirement for the extension.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, new reporting shows that Republican negotiators want to make a trans funding ban a requirement for the extension.
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Great thread summarizing a fantastic resource! Thanks to the GenderSci Lab team for their hard work creating this
Hot off the press! See our new paper: “Three maxims for countering sex essentialism in scientific research” in the journal Biology of Sex Differences. We show how sex essentialism distorts research & propose 3 ways to avoid making these mistakes. (1/12) rdcu.be/eNcRM
Three maxims for countering sex essentialism in scientific research
rdcu.be
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Great thread summarizing a fantastic resource! Thanks to the GenderSci Lab team for their hard work creating this
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This is great but I would add a big reason GCs are stuck on gametes is they spent ages hopping from trait to trait ("it's genitals! No? Okay, XX/XY!! No? Okay it's...") and gametes are the square they were on when they found themselves at the end of the board without further spaces to retreat to.
I have a new essay coming out next week so stay tuned! since one of the ppl I critique in it is a hardcore "gamete truther", I figured I'd re-up this – discusses both the actual biology & the bonkers anti-trans talking point that's grown out of it (no paywall): juliaserano.medium.com/why-are-gend...
Why Are “Gender Critical” Activists So Fond of Gametes?
plus my new video “Trans People and Biological Sex: What the Science Says”
juliaserano.medium.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This is great but I would add a big reason GCs are stuck on gametes is they spent ages hopping from trait to trait ("it's genitals! No? Okay, XX/XY!! No? Okay it's...") and gametes are the square they were on when they found themselves at the end of the board without further spaces to retreat to.
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Many people dismissed the announcement Catholic hospitals will ban gender-affirming care nationwide under the assumption that there will be other options. In reality, Catholic hospitals make up as much 46% of options in some states. This map is 2020, prior to Trump’s assault on safety net hospitals.
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Many people dismissed the announcement Catholic hospitals will ban gender-affirming care nationwide under the assumption that there will be other options. In reality, Catholic hospitals make up as much 46% of options in some states. This map is 2020, prior to Trump’s assault on safety net hospitals.
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1. After reporting on Washington State University's approval of continuing medical education credits for anti-trans SPLC-designated hate group SEGM, WSU has suspended the courses.
Now, hundreds of emails and dozens of orgs say they need to make it permanent.
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Now, hundreds of emails and dozens of orgs say they need to make it permanent.
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WSU Suspends Hate Group's Medical Courses; Coalition Says Make It Permanent
The fallout comes after Erin in the Morning reported that WSU extended medical credentials to content from SEGM—an SPLC-branded hate group.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
1. After reporting on Washington State University's approval of continuing medical education credits for anti-trans SPLC-designated hate group SEGM, WSU has suspended the courses.
Now, hundreds of emails and dozens of orgs say they need to make it permanent.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, hundreds of emails and dozens of orgs say they need to make it permanent.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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"biological pronouns" is an insane phrase
BREAKING: The Sixth Circuit, in a 10-7 en banc decision, holds that an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy that requires students to use children's preferred pronouns is likely unconstitutional on these facts.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 AM
"biological pronouns" is an insane phrase
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Great thread
Colin Wright needs to be vociferously denounced by the entire scientific community
Despite his lack of expertise in this subject, he is shamefully using his PhD to spread unscientific anti-trans propaganda
We need cis scientists to speak up in dissent NOW before things get worse
Colin Wright needs to be vociferously denounced by the entire scientific community
Despite his lack of expertise in this subject, he is shamefully using his PhD to spread unscientific anti-trans propaganda
We need cis scientists to speak up in dissent NOW before things get worse
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The WSJ just platformed Colin Wright claiming "evidence backs the transgender social-contagion hypothesis." This is pseudoscience wrapped in statistical sleight-of-hand, published by a biologist with zero expertise in gender identity or clinical psychology. Let's dismantle this rubbish. 🧵
The WSJ just platformed Colin Wright claiming "evidence backs the transgender social-contagion hypothesis." This is pseudoscience wrapped in statistical sleight-of-hand, published by a biologist with zero expertise in gender identity or clinical psychology. Let's dismantle this rubbish. 🧵
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Great thread
Colin Wright needs to be vociferously denounced by the entire scientific community
Despite his lack of expertise in this subject, he is shamefully using his PhD to spread unscientific anti-trans propaganda
We need cis scientists to speak up in dissent NOW before things get worse
Colin Wright needs to be vociferously denounced by the entire scientific community
Despite his lack of expertise in this subject, he is shamefully using his PhD to spread unscientific anti-trans propaganda
We need cis scientists to speak up in dissent NOW before things get worse
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Hey #medsky it’s time to stand up for trans rights. The option to be “non political” is gone when the basic practice of medicine is under attack from one party.
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hey #medsky it’s time to stand up for trans rights. The option to be “non political” is gone when the basic practice of medicine is under attack from one party.
This will literally kill children
And pave the way for a national ban for adults as well
We need hospitals, doctors, and researchers to take a stand for basic scientific and medical ethics NOW
And pave the way for a national ban for adults as well
We need hospitals, doctors, and researchers to take a stand for basic scientific and medical ethics NOW
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This will literally kill children
And pave the way for a national ban for adults as well
We need hospitals, doctors, and researchers to take a stand for basic scientific and medical ethics NOW
And pave the way for a national ban for adults as well
We need hospitals, doctors, and researchers to take a stand for basic scientific and medical ethics NOW
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Transphobia hurts everyone by enforcing binaries that aren't rooted in biology
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Transphobia hurts everyone by enforcing binaries that aren't rooted in biology
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Gender affirming care saves lives by alieviating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It has the same scientific support as any other medical procedure
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Trump Admin Blames Halt of SNAP Benefits on "Gender Mutilation"
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Gender affirming care saves lives by alieviating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It has the same scientific support as any other medical procedure
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
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The only mutilation that's happening is rich tech elites carving up this country for their own gain
Trans people didn't take your SNAP benefits. Billionaires did.
Trans people didn't take your SNAP benefits. Billionaires did.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The only mutilation that's happening is rich tech elites carving up this country for their own gain
Trans people didn't take your SNAP benefits. Billionaires did.
Trans people didn't take your SNAP benefits. Billionaires did.
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I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you're a transgenic mouse who just lost their research funding?
They spent 8 million dollars on making mice transgender???
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you're a transgenic mouse who just lost their research funding?
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and i wanna reiterate that many bills about trans care explicity EXCEPT actual mutilation (involuntary and unnecessary surgeries on intersex kids) from the bans.
they know they're lying about being against mutilation
they know they're lying about being against mutilation
Gender affirming care saves lives by alieviating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It has the same scientific support as any other medical procedure
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Trump Admin Blames Halt of SNAP Benefits on "Gender Mutilation"
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
and i wanna reiterate that many bills about trans care explicity EXCEPT actual mutilation (involuntary and unnecessary surgeries on intersex kids) from the bans.
they know they're lying about being against mutilation
they know they're lying about being against mutilation
Transphobia hurts everyone by enforcing binaries that aren't rooted in biology
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Transphobia hurts everyone by enforcing binaries that aren't rooted in biology
Gender affirming care saves lives by alieviating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It has the same scientific support as any other medical procedure
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Trump Admin Blames Halt of SNAP Benefits on "Gender Mutilation"
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
https://www.them.us/story/usda-snap-benefits-food-stamps-end-trans-people-gender-mutilation
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Gender affirming care saves lives by alieviating anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It has the same scientific support as any other medical procedure
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
Framing it as "mutilation" is nothing more than propaganda. They want to turn working class people against each other while they starve them
I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you're a transgenic mouse who just lost their research funding?
They spent 8 million dollars on making mice transgender???
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you're a transgenic mouse who just lost their research funding?
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We are compiling a list of scientific societies with public statements denouncing bioessentialist claims that sex and gender are strict binaries
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are compiling a list of scientific societies with public statements denouncing bioessentialist claims that sex and gender are strict binaries
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
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The #ASHG25 feedback survey was just emailed out
For question #6, please request more sessions around equity, advocacy, policy, and ethics
Specifically mention combating modern eugenics movements targeting transgender, intersex, and disabled people
Thank you for your allyship 🙏🏳️⚧️
For question #6, please request more sessions around equity, advocacy, policy, and ethics
Specifically mention combating modern eugenics movements targeting transgender, intersex, and disabled people
Thank you for your allyship 🙏🏳️⚧️
October 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The #ASHG25 feedback survey was just emailed out
For question #6, please request more sessions around equity, advocacy, policy, and ethics
Specifically mention combating modern eugenics movements targeting transgender, intersex, and disabled people
Thank you for your allyship 🙏🏳️⚧️
For question #6, please request more sessions around equity, advocacy, policy, and ethics
Specifically mention combating modern eugenics movements targeting transgender, intersex, and disabled people
Thank you for your allyship 🙏🏳️⚧️
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Great thread summarizing the "Genes, Traits, and Identities: Navigating Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in Modern Research" session at #ASHG25.
"Genes, Traits, and Identities: Navigating Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in Modern Research"
Frequently the trans and intersex communities are excluded from population-based genomics studies because they cannot be put in a neat box. But sex is a complex trait, like many other traits we study #ASHG25
Frequently the trans and intersex communities are excluded from population-based genomics studies because they cannot be put in a neat box. But sex is a complex trait, like many other traits we study #ASHG25
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Great thread summarizing the "Genes, Traits, and Identities: Navigating Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in Modern Research" session at #ASHG25.
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this is good, share and get your organization to write such a statement:
We are compiling a list of scientific societies with public statements denouncing bioessentialist claims that sex and gender are strict binaries
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
this is good, share and get your organization to write such a statement:
We are compiling a list of scientific societies with public statements denouncing bioessentialist claims that sex and gender are strict binaries
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are compiling a list of scientific societies with public statements denouncing bioessentialist claims that sex and gender are strict binaries
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
If your organization has publicly shown support for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, please let us know!
Below is a thread of statements:
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It's been a while since I shouted about these pins but they're all still available. I hear they make great gifts for the doctors in your life 😉
They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
October 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It's been a while since I shouted about these pins but they're all still available. I hear they make great gifts for the doctors in your life 😉
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@sesmith.lol is here for you with a lowdown on testosterone's impact on fertility, including the latest scientific findings. This article help you make informed decisions about T with accessible, up-to-date, & research-backed guidance. www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@sesmith.lol is here for you with a lowdown on testosterone's impact on fertility, including the latest scientific findings. This article help you make informed decisions about T with accessible, up-to-date, & research-backed guidance. www.scarleteen.com/read/pregn...
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No government or person can erase trans and intersex people from existence by stating that "biological sex" is a strict binary
We will continue to be born because we are a natural part of human biodiversity
#NoKings #TransRightsAreHumanRights
We will continue to be born because we are a natural part of human biodiversity
#NoKings #TransRightsAreHumanRights
October 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
No government or person can erase trans and intersex people from existence by stating that "biological sex" is a strict binary
We will continue to be born because we are a natural part of human biodiversity
#NoKings #TransRightsAreHumanRights
We will continue to be born because we are a natural part of human biodiversity
#NoKings #TransRightsAreHumanRights