Samantha Kamman

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  Jun 9, 2023

  England's NHS restricts use of puberty blockers for minors, releases new guidelines

  England's National Health Service announced Friday that it will only commission puberty-suppressing hormones as part of clinical research, effectively restricting the use of puberty-blocking drugs for gender transition outside of clinical trials. 

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  Jun 9, 2023

  Instagram connects pedophiles to network of child sex abuse content, researchers say

  Instagram has created a task force to investigate researchers' claims that its algorithms connected pedophiles to underage sexual content.

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  Jun 9, 2023

  Minnesota transfers biological male to women's prison, pays $495K to settle lawsuit

  The transfer of a Minnesota man who identifies as a woman to a female prison is the first time the Gopher State has allowed a trans-identifying individual to move to a facility that corresponds with their preferred gender identity. 

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  Jun 8, 2023

  Funeral home performing assisted suicide services in showroom for $700

  A funeral home in Canada is providing clients with assisted suicide services in its showroom amid reports of an increased number of people seeking to end their lives prematurely. 

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  Jun 8, 2023

  Girl Scouts offers LGBT patch for attending pride month celebrations, participating in activities

  Girl Scouts can earn a LGBT-themed patch by participating in several activities, such as attending a Pride parade or creating a rainbow-themed flag, with the organization encouraging members of all levels to celebrate the LGBT movement.

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  Jun 7, 2023

  Trans swimmer Lia Thomas' former teammate speaks out for the first time: 'Frightening'

  One of trans-identified swimmer Lia Thomas' former teammates accused her alma mater of silencing opposition to including a biological male on the women's swim team, revealing that female swimmers were forced to hide in bathroom stalls to avoid changing in front of Thomas. 

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  Jun 7, 2023

  Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoes assisted suicide bill, calls it 'unnecessary'

  Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill to legalize assisted suicide, declaring the legislation "unnecessary" due to advancements in pain management and palliative care services. 

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  Jun 7, 2023

  Conservative group sues university for revoking recognition status after Michael Knowles speech

  A Young Americans for Freedom chapter is accusing the University at Buffalo of revising its policies to suppress the conservative youth organization in violation of the group’s First Amendment right of free speech and assembly.

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  Jun 6, 2023

  DC library holds LGBT pride parade for children, event with Chasten Buttigieg

  Multiple branches in the District of Columbia Public Library System held a children's LGBT pride parade this past weekend to encourage young people to embrace their LGBT identities, which included a conversation with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's husband detailing his "coming-out journey." 

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  Jun 6, 2023

  Students at Oxford college could face expulsion for misgendering trans-identified peers

  Students attending one of the colleges that comprise the University of Oxford could face expulsion if they misgender their peers, according to a new policy implemented following protests over an appearance by a gender-critical feminist and professor.