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Anti-trans activist in Ohio caught making false claims about youth surgeries
Original: An anti-trans political activitist is caught lying about trans kids and surgeries in Ohio because kids aren't having sur
An anti-trans activist in Ohio has been called out for falsely claiming that transgender minors are undergoing gender-affirming surgeries. Critics note the claims contradict available evidence, as children are not having such surgeries in the state. Observers also point out she did not have her own gender-affirming surgery until adulthood, while living in Texas, and speculate her allies may distance themselves from her.
Why now: Claims about gender-affirming care for minors remain a flashpoint in US politics, and a high-profile figure being contradicted by the facts draws attention.
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- An anti-trans political activitist is caught lying about trans kids and surgeries in Ohio because kids aren't having surgeries. It also turns out that she didn't have her own gender affirming surgery until she was an adult and living in Texas. The right will probably jettison… · KrissyKat@hoosier.social · 15
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