It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 184
May 31, 2025
Mira Lazine, a freelance trans journalist, discusses alarming developments in trans healthcare in the UK, highlighting rising suicide rates and systemic cover-ups. Kirsten Zitlau, an immigration lawyer, shares insights on asylum law challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms in immigration courts. Gillian Brockel, a journalist and former flight attendant, reveals her experiences tracking deportation flights and the ethical dilemmas they present. Together, they advocate for marginalized communities, urging grassroots action and responsible media coverage.
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NHS Trans Suicide Cover-up
- A whistleblower within the UK's NHS revealed cover-ups of trans minors' suicides linked to healthcare waitlists. - These deaths dramatically increased after restrictions on gender-affirming care were imposed in 2020.
Cass Report's Anti-Trans Bias
- The Cass Report is an anti-trans review commissioned by the UK government without consulting any trans people. - Its methodology was unsound and it misrepresented scientific studies to justify bans on puberty blockers.
Tracking Secret Deportation Flight
- Journalist Gillian Brockell used aviation tracking tools to uncover a secret US deportation flight. - The plane used was a private jet previously involved in sensitive government operations.