It’s come to this
ADDENDUM: And I must must must add this from “Life of Brian,” circa 1979:
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Doctors, trans surgery, and language
First, a bit of language clarification. When Jordan Peterson called the doctor who removed Ellen/Elliot Page’s breasts a “criminal doctor,” he wasn’t necessarily saying that the doctor was violating a law and should be tried and jailed. If a person … Continue reading →
Might this put a damper on the “fast-track surgery for trans” movement?
A man is suing for damages from the surgery that was intended to make him a woman. His story occurred in Britain, and it appears in The Daily Mail. The 35-year-old man had a history of mental problems. An online … Continue reading →
This couldn’t have had a good effect on people’s health
The other day I had a doctor’s appointment for a regular checkup, and she asked me when I’d last had a mammogram. I had a strong memory of its having been about six months ago. I’m usually very conscientious about … Continue reading →
SCOTUS is on a roll
June is usually a big time for SCOTUS decisions, and here comes another: Today the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned lower court decisions in the consolidated cases of Ruan vs. United States and Kahn vs. United States. The two physicians … Continue reading →
Lia Thomas’ Olympic hopes are dashed
The international body has ruled: Swimming’s world governing body, FINA, announced a ban Sunday on biological men competing in women’s events, unless they had “transitioned” before the age of 12. In other words, transgender athletes who have experienced the enduring … Continue reading →
The story of my left eye – so far: Part VII
[NOTE: [Part I can be found here. Part II can be found here. Part III can be found here. Part IV can be found here. Part V can be found here. Part VI can be found here.] The good news … Continue reading →
Let’s revisit the common claim that mass shooters are fatherless
Since the Uvalde shooting, I’ve been reading statement after statement, as though it’s a proven fact, that school shooters and other mass murdering shooters are usually fatherless, disproportionately so. The people saying this don’t usually feel they have to prove … Continue reading →
Trans athletes, and the documentary “What Is a Woman?”
This got some coverage yesterday: In an attempt to devise an ‘inclusive’ event, the ThunderCrit organisers created two new non-binary [cycling] races called ‘thunder’ and ‘lightning’. Its website said: ‘Thunder category is for cis men, non-binary people whose physical performance … Continue reading →
Listen to the Bee Gees and improve your brain power
I was going to write the next installment of my eye story. But after disgorging this enormous post just now, I don’t have it in me at the moment and will postpone it to some future but not-too-distant date. I’d … Continue reading →
Oz wins the GOP nomination
McCormick concedes and Dr. Oz will be the GOP nominee in the Senate race in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Oz’s Democratic opponent Fetterman has been the subject of a lot of rumors that he’s had more health problems than previously disclosed. Now … Continue reading →
The Tulsa hospital shooting
A chilling mass murder has played out in Tulsa: Tulsa police said a gunman charged into the second floor of the Natalie Building at St. Francis Hospital at 4:52 p.m. Wednesday, opening fire and killing four victims. Police also said … Continue reading →