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Jonni Skinner Says He Wasn’t Born in the Wrong Body, But His Doctors Told Him Otherwise
After beginning medical transition at 13-years-old, detransitioner Jonni Skinner says his medical professionals prevented…
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Pumping the Brakes on ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Is the Right Call. Here’s Why
Dr. Venk Murthy, a longtime cardiologist and professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University…
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Has Transgender Identification Declined Among Young People?
Fewer young people now identify as “nonbinary” or “queer,” suggesting the gender fad is…
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How Red Tape and Politics Drove One Teacher Out of the Classroom
Michelle Mangiapane, a veteran Michigan teacher, left after 31 years as public schools declined…
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Why This Former Teacher Had to Escape Admin-Sanctioned Classroom Chaos
After years of trying to manage violent outbursts in a school system prioritizing ideology…
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How Tax Cuts Helped This Michigan Family Business Become an American Success Story
Thanks to the 2017 tax cuts, the Cangiolosi family turned a $20,000 gamble into…