Episode 8: Transgender Healthcare Rights Under Fire: A Critical Look at US Legislation and Global Intolerance

Outrage followed after an Arkansas State Senator asked a transgender woman "Do you have a ?" Intolerance is a disease that flows within the cracks between the liberty and justice that is supposed to be for all in the United States. The fight for gender affirming care between conservatives and the transgender community is waging on with conservatives determined to stifle autonomy among those who are most vulnerable.

However, transgender people are vehemently fighting back for the right to make medical decisions concerning what they feel is right for their bodies. Scott Adam's comic, Dilbert, has recently been cancelled over a racist tirade he calls 'free speech' and he's not backing down. A grisly murder over money snuffed out the life of a beautiful Chinese model--now an entire family is facing prison for their heinous deed.

Citations:

Media's 'detransition' narrative is fueling misconceptions, trans advocates say. They say the current narrative makes "transition regret" seem more common than it is and contributes to misconceptions about transgender people in general. Liam Knox Dec. 19, 2019

Arkansas lawmaker, at a hearing, asks transgender woman if she has a . Gasps could be heard from the gallery after the Republican state senator asked a trans health care professional about her genitalia. Matt Lavietes Feb. 15, 2023

GOP lawmakers escalate fight against gender-affirming care with bills seeking to expand the scope of bans. Devan Cole, CNN

'Dilbert' comic strip removed from nearly 80 papers, author says. Zachary Rogers

Hundreds of newspapers drop ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after racist tirade from creator Scott Adams. Oliver Darcy, CNN

Dismembered body of Chinese model found in Hong Kong; ex-husband and former in-laws arrested. Police said they found body parts belonging to Abby Choi in a refrigerator inside a house believed to have been rented by her former father-in-law. Mirna Alsharif and The Associated Press

Transgender teens 7.6 times more likely to attempt suicide. Corrie Pelc Fact checked by Catherine Carver, MPH. June 14, 2022.

UK conversion therapy ban to include trans people. Jan 17. Vanessa Clarke BBC News

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