The stories driving the trans debate, with Helen's take, checked against the evidence. Dated, sourced, and updated when things change.
The question is not just what legislators will do next, but what trans people themselves can expect from the year ahead, and how to hold on to what has been won while fighting what has been lost…
It isn't. Gender identity isn't shaped by what you watch, who you follow or which app you use.
Helen explains →The claim“A scan or a blood test could prove it.”The evidenceNo medical test can show that someone is trans. Brain scans, chromosomes and hormone levels tell you nothing about it.
Helen explains →The claim“Trans people are just autistic.”The evidenceNo. The two can overlap, but one doesn't explain the other.
Helen explains →The claim“Transitioning is dangerous.”The evidenceWith proper monitoring, the medical risks of gender-affirming hormones are low.
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