Category: politics

Paper review: Mental Health Outcomes in Transgender and Nonbinary Youths Receiving Gender-Affirming Care

On Reddit I am, when I express my disappointment with the state of research on “gender-affirming” treatments for adolescents with gender dysphoria, at times given long lists of studies that purport to demonstrate the effectiveness of puberty blockers (PBs) and “gender-affirming” hormones (GAHs). These lists are so long that if I were to review each…

June 28, 2025
Proposed Amendment: No Absolute Immunity; Admissibility of Evidence

I’m concerned about the implications of the recent Trump v. United States decision, as well as the earlier Nixon v. Fitzgerald. See Wikipedia for an overview. It’s my view that “absolute immunity” is a concept that has no place in a republic. Given that, I thought I’d try my hand at a possible “fix” and…

July 2, 2024
Bumbershoot internship/mentorship program appears racially discriminatory

36th legislative district representative Julia Reed’s recent newsletter contains this section: OPPORTUNITIES AT BUMBERSHOOT The Bumbershoot Festival is a highlight for the 36th district. It provides opportunities for local artists to showcase their work to wide audience and gives us the opportunity to see our favorite artists in our backyard. But the festival is also…

May 29, 2024