A key feature of the current anti-LGBTQ backlash is opposition to gender affrming medical care for minors. Anti-trans activists bring out physicians to argue that “science” shows that gender affrming care is dangerous and should be banned, particularly for vulnerable children. These physicians present themselves as neutral and unbiased, responding to organic concerns from lawmakers—but the truth is far different. This Note examines the hidden connections between these physicians and conservative lawmakers, contrasting what is said in public with the physicians’ comments behind the scenes. Through examination of emails, comparison of written testimony, and interviews with former collaborators, this Note reveals the true motivations behind these bans and shows why knowledge of these true motivations is important.

Keep Reading The Networks: The Coordinated Mobilization of Doctors for Bans on Gender Affirming Healthcare for Minors