For years, gender-critical voices have faced a relentless campaign of suppression. Trans activists have repeatedly sought to deprive critics of gender ideology of the most basic democratic freedoms—expression and assembly—through intimidation, threats, venue cancellations, and disruptions. Peaceful events have been shouted down, protestors have blocked access, and some speakers have been physically assaulted. Meanwhile, official bodies—ranging from medical associations to human rights commissions—have too often been captured by ideologically aligned insiders who refuse to engage with evidence that challenges their affirming orthodoxy.
That’s what makes the FTC workshop so significant. At last, there is a venue where the harms of “gender-affirming care” can be addressed with seriousness and without interruption. No one was silenced, shouted down, or deplatformed. This was not just a policy discussion—it was a democratic breakthrough. For the first time in years, those most affected by this medical scandal were able to make their case to federal authorities on equal footing, free from the performative theatrics and institutional bias that have so often poisoned this conversation.
Well said, Ollie! I wish everyone who asks me why I no longer support "trans" would read your post. It is such a relief to see the feds opening up this mess for a public viewing and debate.
For years, gender-critical voices have faced a relentless campaign of suppression. Trans activists have repeatedly sought to deprive critics of gender ideology of the most basic democratic freedoms—expression and assembly—through intimidation, threats, venue cancellations, and disruptions. Peaceful events have been shouted down, protestors have blocked access, and some speakers have been physically assaulted. Meanwhile, official bodies—ranging from medical associations to human rights commissions—have too often been captured by ideologically aligned insiders who refuse to engage with evidence that challenges their affirming orthodoxy.
That’s what makes the FTC workshop so significant. At last, there is a venue where the harms of “gender-affirming care” can be addressed with seriousness and without interruption. No one was silenced, shouted down, or deplatformed. This was not just a policy discussion—it was a democratic breakthrough. For the first time in years, those most affected by this medical scandal were able to make their case to federal authorities on equal footing, free from the performative theatrics and institutional bias that have so often poisoned this conversation.
Well said, Ollie! I wish everyone who asks me why I no longer support "trans" would read your post. It is such a relief to see the feds opening up this mess for a public viewing and debate.