Morning Wire Pediatricians Question Gender Transition & Polls Tighten | 8.18.22
Aug 18, 2022
Pediatricians are raising concerns about the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines on gender transition for children, citing a lack of transparency and internal dissent. As midterms approach, political dynamics shift, with Democrats gaining ground and voter preferences influenced by issues like abortion. Tensions grow in Minneapolis over a controversial teachers union policy prioritizing educators of color during layoffs, igniting public backlash. This mix of health debates and political landscapes creates a heated discourse.
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AAP Silences Dissent?
- Leaked documents suggest the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may have silenced dissenting members.
- These members questioned the AAP's stance on gender-affirming care for children.
AAP's Stance on Transgender Care
- The AAP's official position supports a "drugs and hormones first" approach to gender identity in children.
- This includes social affirmation, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries.
Blocked Resolution
- A whistleblower revealed that some AAP members drafted a resolution for policy re-evaluation.
- AAP leadership blocked this resolution, preventing a vote at their conference.