“In other words, Meta now appears to permit users to accuse transgender or gay people of being mentally ill because of their gender expression and sexual orientation. The company did not respond to requests for clarification on the policy.”
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications, such as puberty blockers or hormones, over a five-year period.
The study analyzed a large insurance claims database and found that only 926 adolescents received puberty blockers and 1,927 received hormones from 2018 to 2022.
The findings suggest that the use of these medications is not as widespread as some might believe. The study also highlighted that no patients under age 12 were prescribed hormones, indicating cautious medical practices.
In response to the Oxford Literary Festival's programming of Helen Joyce and Julie Bindel (amounting to an entire third of its 'LGBTQ+' offering), I have withdrawn from my scheduled session on 'Shakespeare for the Modern Age.'
“Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language musical directed by Jacques Audiard, achieved significant recognition at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. This marks the first time a non-English-language film has secured this award.
The film tells the story of a Mexican cartel leader who transitions into a woman, with Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish trans actress, portraying the lead role. Gascón made history as the first transgender actress nominated for a film acting category at the Golden Globes.
During the ceremony, Gascón delivered a powerful acceptance speech, stating, “You can put us in jail, you can beat us up. But you never can take away our soul or existence or identity.”
“Emilia Pérez” also received awards for Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language), Best Original Song (“El Mal”), and Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña.
This article by Rachel Saunders on Medium critiques the use of data in understanding trans identities. Saunders argues that data often fails to capture the full spectrum of trans experiences and can be manipulated to support harmful ideologies.
She highlights the limitations of data collection, especially in societies where being trans is dangerous or illegal. The article emphasizes that trans lives defy normative data analysis and that data should not be treated as reality.
Saunders also criticizes gender-critical discourse for using crude statistical measures to enforce discriminatory views and underscores the importance of recognizing the complexity and individuality of trans experiences.
The What the Trans Awards of 2024. Best album, film, television show, video game, news story, ally, coming-out, journalist and activist of the year. (podcast episode)
In the barrage of stories reflecting the anti-transgender backlash, it is important to keep in mind the many victories trans people and the trans community won in 2024.
