Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Trans Athletes: The Current Knowledge
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Gender-Affirming Care: More Heat Than Light
"The Review was commissioned by NHS England to make recommendations on how to improve NHS gender identity services, and ensure that children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender dysphoria receive a high standard of care, that meets their needs, is safe, holistic and effective.
"The report describes what is known about the young people who are seeking NHS support around their gender identity and sets out the recommended clinical approach to care and support they should expect, the interventions that should be available, and how services should be organised across the country.
"It also makes recommendations on the quality improvement and research infrastructure required to ensure that the evidence base underpinning care is strengthened.
"In making her recommendations, Dr Cass has had to rely on the currently available evidence and think about how the NHS can respond safely, effectively, and compassionately, leaving some issues for wider societal debate."
Friday, March 22, 2024
Transphobia: An Evil From Conservatives
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Puberty Blockers: Beware Of The Media
Right-wing media is awash with bogus "evidence" of the harm from puberty blockers. This link is a prime offender in promoting the bullsh!t, but don't let its name let you think it is valid. Here is the truth about this website (link)(link).
Below you will find several links to VALID SUPPORT for puberty blockers:
Monday, February 5, 2024
Sex & Christian History: What You Don't Know
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Evangelical Christians Have A Lot To Answer For
"On May 29, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed a new anti-gay law that puts the country’s already persecuted LGBTQ+ community at risk of life imprisonment for same-sex relations and calls for the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” This draconian legislation is the latest blow to fundamental human rights in Uganda, and it has deep links to American evangelicals who have for years sought to export US culture wars over gender and sexuality to African countries and Uganda in particular."
Click on the links below for the evil details. Christian morality is an oxymoron 😡:
The Unholy Relationship Between Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law and US EvangelicalismSunday, July 9, 2023
Sex/Gender: The Science, Not The Pseudoscience
"As with most things in science, the concept of boy versus girl is more complicated than it appears at first glance. It’s not a simple dichotomy. We, humans, like to classify everything into neat pigeonholes, but Nature’s inventiveness outsmarts us at every step.":
Many factors combine to determine sex and gender, and not one of them is simply black and white."The irony in all this is that these “protectors of enlightenment” are guilty of the very behavior this phrase derides. Though often dismissed as just a fringe internet movement, they espouse unscientific claims that have infected our politics and culture. Especially alarming is that these “intellectual” assertions are used by nonscientists to claim a scientific basis for the dehumanization of trans people. The real-world consequences are stacking up: the trans military ban, bathroom bills, removal of workplace and medical discrimination protections, a 41-51 percent suicide attempt rate, and targeted fatal violence. It’s not just internet trolling anymore.
"Contrary to popular belief, scientific research helps us better understand the unique and real transgender experience. Specifically, through three subjects: (1) genetics, (2) neurobiology, and (3) endocrinology. So, hold onto your parts, whatever they may be. It’s time for 'the talk'":
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Sex/Gender 101
"The irony in all this is that these 'protectors of enlightenment' are guilty of the very behavior this phrase derides. Though often dismissed as just a fringe internet movement, they espouse unscientific claims that have infected our politics and culture. Especially alarming is that these 'intellectual” assertions are used by nonscientists to claim a scientific basis for the dehumanization of trans people. The real-world consequences are stacking up: the trans military ban, bathroom bills, and removal of workplace and medical discrimination protections, a 41-51 percent suicide attempt rate and targeted fatal violence. It’s not just internet trolling anymore."
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Conservative Violence
Monday, May 8, 2023
Beware Of Sex/Gender Studies Supported By Conservatives
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Research Update: Transgender Teen Transitioning
I have posted many times on the subject of non-binary sex and gender. Sabine Hossenfeder is a well-known physicist and educator in such. She is also famous for her YouTube series called, "Science, without the gobbledygook." Click on the link below for her heavily-researched opinion on gender-affirming healthcare, which I think clarifies what we now know in this important area of healthcare:
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Why Are People Antiscience?
Friday, January 27, 2023
Ben Shapiro: Full Of Rage Over Fear Of "The Other"
There is no more significant example of the emotions and fear-mongering of conservatives than Ben Shapiro. His expressions, tone of voice, and blatant hate for anything progressive are enough to turn me off. As is typical of conservatives, he never can cite the harm to others from those not consistent with the discredited view that sex and gender are binary. Click on the link below for a video displaying all that is wrong with conservative views of sex and gender:
Ben Shapiro Is Still Wrong About: Gay MarriageMonday, April 18, 2022
Queer History 101
Click on the link below for the history of non-binary sex attitudes since the founding of the USA:
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Transgendered Athletes: The Nuances
"2. It is possible to be in favor of trans rights and against trans participation in sports.
"3. The central question has been: 'Should transgender women be allowed to compete alongside cisgender women?' That’s the wrong question."
Click on the link below for a well-informed, thoughtful opinion regarding transgendered athletes:
Lia Thomas, Trans Rights, and the Future of Elite Sports: 3 Takeaways From My MIT Panel
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Sex Transitioning And Conservative Science Distortion
Sexual transitioning is one prominent area in which conservatives misrepresent scientific findings to promote their unfounded ideology. Click on the link below for a video example of how to handle honest inquiry regarding the subject that can be extrapolated into other areas of conservative science deception (educate yourself, Ben Shapiro):
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
What Is Gender?
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Is THIS At The Root Of The Evil?
It is no secret that the Republican party has gone full bore into nationalism, unsupported Christian dogma, attacking non-binary sexuality, misogyny, racism, libertarianism, autocracy, anti-education, anti-US Constitution, and general magical thinking over science-based thinking. Is there one ideology at the base of it all? Click on the link below for a short podcast presenting a provocative point of view on the matter:
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Shedding More Light Than Heat On Trans Women In Sports
The link below is to a 20-minute trialogue on the YouTube channel The Line that was a respective, concise, and thorough interaction on this emotionally-charged topic:
How Are Trans Women in Sports Fair?Saturday, October 30, 2021
How To Confirm Your Bias In Research
There are many ways to pervert scientific research in an attempt to confirm your biases. Click on the links below for an example of how it's done and how to call bogus on it:
Lisa Littman's Bogus Trans Studies, Part 1