1,600 scientists sign letter opposing Trump's plan to narrow gender definition

[highplainsdem]

Source: The Hill

More than 1,600 scientists signed a letter denouncing President Trump administration’s plan to narrow the definition of gender to be strictly biological, according to Buzzfeed.

The letter was written in response to a memo reportedly drafted by the Department of Health and Human Services, according to the New York Times.

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“This proposal is fundamentally inconsistent not only with science, but also with ethical practices, human rights, and basic dignity,” the scientists wrote.

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“Our best available evidence shows that affirmation of gender identity is paramount to the survival, health, and livelihood of transgender and intersex people,” the letter states.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/414457-1600-scientists-sign-letter-opposing-trumps-plan-to-redefine-gender

[elmac]

1. the orange hitler and his nazi party

are a menace to society.

[Marie Marie]

2. Scientists?? Don't they do sciency stuff based on evidence?

This will never fly with Idiot-in-Chief. But, good for them.

[iluvtennis]

3. Trump is a f'kn moron just like Tillerson said. nt

[ck4829]

4. K&R