Allies and friends,
On Monday, HHS released an executive summary of its long-awaited report criticizing previous federal policies. Key actions include ending reliance on WPATH guidelines, cutting over $477 million in related grants, and initiating a new evidence-based review of treatments for youth with gender dysphoria.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court appears likely to side with Maryland parents seeking to opt their children out of public school lessons featuring LGBTQ-inclusive books, with justices raising concerns about violations of parental rights and religious freedom.
These developments come as the U.S. debate over pediatric gender medicine grows increasingly partisan, with critics warning that scientific standards are being pushed aside in favor of ideological narratives.
We must remain focused on evidence and on what is truly best for our children.
Sincerely,
The Biological Integrity Team
The American College of Pediatricians
No More Hiding: HHS Releases Promised Report
On Monday, HHS released an executive summary of a long-awaited report, which criticizes prior federal policies for promoting “chemical and surgical mutilation” of children based on ideology and “junk science,” citing over 7,000 minors prescribed puberty blockers or hormones and more than 4,000 surgeries.
Key measures include ending reliance on WPATH guidelines, cutting over $477 million in related federal grants, and launching a new evidence-based review of gender dysphoria treatments in youth.
Supreme Court Likely to Rule for Parental Opt-Out on LGBTQ Books
The Supreme Court appears likely to rule in favor of Maryland parents seeking to opt their children out of public school lessons featuring LGBTQ-inclusive books.
During arguments, conservative justices suggested the school district may have violated parental rights and religious freedom by denying opt-outs. A decision is expected by summer.
Best Practices Mean Evidence-Based Practices
The debate over pediatric gender medicine in the U.S. has become deeply partisan, with scientific standards often pushed aside in favor of activist-driven narratives. While other countries, following evidence-based research, have agreed to ban transgender medical practices.
The author notes, “The regulatory system has broken down in gender medicine because of political pressure. It was presented as a human rights issue rather than a scientific issue.”
