Artemis T. Douglas
I've been described as a "prolific writer" and an "academia slayer." My journalism interests boil down to "loudly declare what is happening" as an act of both radical community defense and self-care.
Texas AG wins limited ban on selling trans people underwear
The judiciary didn’t give both sides a chance to make their arguments and ruled solely on attestation of the state of Texas via AG Paxton.
Oklahoma bill attempts to make all transition-related care a felony
It is a tool designed to be blunt and total in ending trans expression within Oklahoma.
House bill introduces trans gag order and school reading limits
This is a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ style gag order on everyone involved in the public education system, with the threat of prosecution as sex criminals for those that refuse to comply.
NYU Langone ends trans medicine for youth, erases evidence of past care
The hospital is ending care for trans kids effective immediately.
Internal revolt within the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as surgeons oppose bans on trans surgeries for minors
The policy position which was released was the result of pressure from the Trump Administration, and does not reflect the evidence available or the positions of the ASPS membership at large.
Rep. Jayapal introduces Trans Bill of Rights
The goal of the bill is to use the enforcement mechanisms from the 1964 Civil Rights Act to apply similar protections to trans people.
Discord to enforce face scans to access full content, harming children and adults alike
The company behind Discord is not beholden to its userbase; it's beholden to whatever government it is operating in.
First Major US Medical Association Opposes Trans Youth Healthcare, Changing Previous Position
ASPS cites the Cass report and the HHS report to make its case