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‘I Was Fired After Blowing the Whistle’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3162 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Gender Dysphoria Whistleblowers Youth Gender Medicine Advocacy Mental health
  1. Several therapists have spoken out in fear that medical treatment of minors with gender dysphoria may be harming youths.
  2. Speakers like Tamara and Jamie, despite facing challenges, continue to advocate for the importance of speaking out regarding concerns about youth gender medicine.
  3. Supportive coalitions like The LGBT Courage Coalition and advice from whistleblowers are available for those considering speaking out on topics like pediatric gender medicine.

Do You Want Alex Joneses? Because That’s How You Get Alex Joneses

Singal-Minded • 1623 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Youth Gender Medicine Medical Research Misinformation
  1. The American Medical Association and Endocrine Society's statement on youth gender medicine is filled with misinformation and non sequiturs.
  2. There are concerns about the lack of rigorous research supporting the use of puberty blockers in youth gender medicine.
  3. Major medical organizations have been criticized for spreading misinformation on sensitive and politicized topics, leading to questions about their trustworthiness.

Journalists Are Exhibiting Far Too Much Credulousness Toward Jamie Reed’s Critics

Singal-Minded • 1348 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Media Coverage Youth Gender Medicine
  1. Journalists should exhibit more skepticism towards the claims of Jamie Reed's critics.
  2. Care should be taken to disclose relevant ties of individuals quoted in news articles.
  3. Reporting should aim for accuracy and thoroughness, especially in cases involving complex controversies and personal testimonies.

A Critique Of Scientific American’s Recent Article, “What Are Puberty Blockers, and How Do They Work?”

Singal-Minded • 1194 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🏥 Health Politics Gender Dysphoria Puberty Blockers Youth Gender Medicine
  1. Puberty blockers for gender dysphoric youth have controversial side effects and their effects on giving time to think are disputed.
  2. Scientific American's article lacks thorough research, oversimplifies key information, and makes misleading claims.
  3. Claims linking gender-affirming care to decreased suicide rates are based on flawed studies and should be approached with skepticism.
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