Chris and Dr. Jen challenge transphobic discourse about ‘detransition’ while taking treatment desistance seriously … and also geek out over Stephen Sondheim lyrics.

What does the scholarly research say about the effect of gender transition on transgender well-being?

Factors Leading to “Detransition” Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

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We spotted some bad science! Chris and Dr. Jen break down the manipulative rhetoric in the guise of serious research that was released last week by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Scientific American

Erin in the Morning

Trans Journalists

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What does it mean to be an ally? Does the idea of allyship help forward the cause of Queer Liberation?

Chris and Dr Jen discuss origins of the term “ally,” attempt to define it, and offer an alternative understanding of how to think about and enact allyship.

LGBTQA+ allies and activism: past, present and future perspectives

Wendy Cumming-Potvin

What are they in it for? Marginalized group members' perceptions of allies differ depending on the costs and rewards associated with their allyship

Michael Thai | Jarren L. Nylund

Antecedents and Consequences of LGBT Individuals’ Perceptions of Straight Allyship

Jacqueline M. Chen1 , Samantha Joel2 , and Daphne Castro Lingl3

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