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New Data on Detransitioners Released, May Suggest Higher Rates Than Thought

New Data on Detransitioners Released, May Suggest Higher Rates Than Thought

A new study by the Institute for Comprehensive Gender Dysphoria Research (ICGDR) has been released, and is raising some questions about existing data on detransitioners – individuals who believed they were transgender but then came to regret their transition. The study, titled "Individuals Treated for Gender Dysphoria with Medical and/or

Bad Journalism on ‘Furries’ Has Let Down Children and Animals

Bad Journalism on ‘Furries’ Has Let Down Children and Animals

Journalists failed to connect "furrydom" to child abuse and animal torture and irresponsibly promoted the community as safe for children.

Bolivia: 11-Year-Old Girl Forced to Continue Pregnancy After Religious Intervention

Bolivia: 11-Year-Old Girl Forced to Continue Pregnancy After Religious Intervention

An 11-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather is being pressured by religious groups to complete the term despite the risks to her life and mental health. The young girl was impregnated after being raped and suffering other sexual abuse by a step-grandfather in the town of Yapacaní,

KY School Assembly Had Boys in Lingerie, Girls as Hooters Servers

KY School Assembly Had Boys in Lingerie, Girls as Hooters Servers

Parents are expressing outrage after footage and photos from a Kentucky High School assembly have revealed some disturbingly inappropriate conduct by students and school employees. Questions about student safeguarding are now being asked after the Hazard High School Athletics Department uploaded posts featuring photos and videos from their recent homecoming

Trans-Identified Male Sentenced for FOURTH Child Sexual Abuse Material Offense

Trans-Identified Male Sentenced for FOURTH Child Sexual Abuse Material Offense

A trans-identified male in Walla Walla, Washington has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography. Monica Raeven Linker, born Michael Noah Bedford, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison following the Judge's decision to reduce his sentence from the 12 years suggested by legal guidelines. According

"Kids Pole" Instructor Married to Convicted Child Sex Offender

"Kids Pole" Instructor Married to Convicted Child Sex Offender

A social media firestorm erupted last night after an advertisement for child-friendly pole dancing classes went viral. But it appears the story goes a bit deeper, with the instructor of the classes apparently being married to a man convicted of child sex offenses. On October 7th, an advertisement began to

UK: Arts Council Under Fire For Funding 'Inappropriate' Kids' Show

UK: Arts Council Under Fire For Funding 'Inappropriate' Kids' Show

Family and women's groups in the United Kingdom are expressing concerns over child safeguarding after it was revealed that a show intended to be for kids aged 3-8 was being run by a sexually explicit drag performer. Family Education Trust, a Middlesex-based charity, has issued a letter of concern to