The Illegal Trans Woman – Ep. 78: UK Trans Rights Collapse and Texas Hospital Subpoenas
To start this week’s show, I celebrate a fun milestone with the podcast making Feedspot’s list of the top 100 transgender podcasts. But the news quickly turns serious as I break down the alarming collapse of trans rights in the UK. From the NHS effectively banning puberty blockers for minors and wait times for adults stretching to 25 years, to the heartbreaking reality of doubled suicide rates among trans youth, it is a horrific landscape. I also cover a new Oxford University rowing club ban on trans women participating in women’s boats. I am then joined by journalist Melissa Gira Grant to discuss Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s chilling use of subpoenas targeting blue state hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. We dive into how these legal tactics are designed to intimidate providers and patients across state lines. Finally, in News Bites and Random Acts, I share a few quick updates and reflect on recovering from my recent eye surgery.
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