Scientific Accuracy

Maddow Slams Trump’s Misunderstanding of Transgender Mice Research

This past week has demonstrated significant cracks in the Trump strategy. Chaos and widespread resistance have been encountered across multiple fronts, signaling potential vulnerabilities in his approach. These challenges suggest a weakening of his previously perceived strength and influence. The mounting setbacks raise questions about the sustainability of his current trajectory. This turbulent period highlights a notable shift in the political landscape surrounding Trump.

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Trump’s Two-Sex Decree: Scientists Slam Biologically Inaccurate Order

President Trump’s executive order establishes a legally binding definition of sex as immutable and binary (male or female), directly contradicting existing laws and scientific understanding of sex differentiation. This definition, based on biological sex assigned at conception, ignores the complexities of sex development and the existence of intersex individuals. The order is expected to face legal challenges and may curtail research funding and data collection related to transgender, nonbinary, and intersex health. Scientists express concern that this policy will worsen health disparities and fuel discrimination against these marginalized communities.

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