The Protocol Introducing ‘The Protocol’
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May 30, 2025 The podcast dives into the complex landscape of transgender rights and healthcare, exploring the rise of bans on medical treatments for transgender minors across the U.S. It examines the political battles surrounding youth gender medicine and sheds light on personal stories that illustrate the real-world consequences of legislation. The discussion also highlights the vital role of journalism in advocating for trans rights as misinformation circulates, making for a compelling look at a pressing social issue.
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Personal Stakes Of Care
- Azeen Gureshi expresses the personal harm and hate she faces for existing as transgender.
- She says access to transition treatments saved her life.
Feeling Like Asylum Seekers
- Azeen Gureshi says trans people feel like asylum seekers in their own country amid rising hostility.
- She reports fear for personal healthcare and community safety under this political climate.
Recent Origins And Current Legal Threats
- Youth gender medicine is a recent practice, developed in the last ~20 years to help a small group of kids.
- The Supreme Court and federal actions now threaten the availability of those treatments nationwide.