‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new HHS report
Summary
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report linking support for transgender people and “gender ideology” to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence. Scientists and experts criticized the report for poor research methods, lack of peer review, and political bias. The report comes amid ongoing efforts by the government to limit access to gender-affirming medical care.Key Facts
- HHS published a report connecting support for transgender rights to authoritarianism and violence.
- The report was not peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal.
- Experts say the study is politically motivated and poorly conducted.
- The report targets respected medical organizations that offer guidelines on gender-affirming care.
- Access to gender-affirming care has been restricted by government actions, including investigations and funding threats.
- Medical care for transgender youth is under pressure even in states like Massachusetts.
- Some legal experts believe the report may violate federal rules requiring scientific information to be peer-reviewed.
- A coauthor from a conservative think tank acknowledged the report was rushed due to a prior leak and plans further publication steps.
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