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The Trump administration will broaden the Mexico City policy to bar recipients of U.S. foreign aid from promoting or supporting abortion and will extend the prohibition to include diversity, equity and inclusion programs and gender ideology, affecting more than $30 billion in aid and impacting both foreign and U.S.-based NGOs as well as international organizations.
J.K. Rowling sharply criticizes Emma Watson for her public moral stances and perceived hypocrisy, highlighting the class privilege that allows celebrities to espouse controversial beliefs without facing real-world consequences, especially regarding gender and social issues.
The president of Texas A&M University, Mark Welsh, resigned amid controversy over 'gender ideology' in classrooms, which sparked protests, firings, and political backlash related to LGBTQ+ content and diversity initiatives in Texas.
Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III is stepping down following criticism over his response to a controversy involving a children's literature course that acknowledged more than two genders, which led to the firing of the course lecturer and administrative removals.
A Texas A&M professor was fired after a student filmed her discussing gender diversity in a children’s literature class, citing legal and political pressures from Republican officials who claimed the content violated state laws and policies. The university removed the instructor and two administrators, citing course description mismatches, amid broader concerns over political interference and restrictions on academic freedom in Texas higher education.
A viral video at Texas A&M led to the firing of an instructor accused of illegally teaching gender ideology, and also resulted in the removal of a dean and department head amid ongoing controversy.
The Trump administration has demanded Nevada remove references to gender ideology from federally funded educational materials within 60 days, threatening to withhold over $1 million in federal funds if the request is not met, citing concerns over ideological influence on education.
The Trump administration's HHS demanded 46 states and territories remove gender ideology references from federally-funded sex education materials within 60 days, threatening to withhold funding if they do not comply, as part of its stance against ideological content in education.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold NIH grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, citing executive orders targeting such programs and biological sex policies, while legal disputes over the grants continue.
Hollywood actress Annette Bening faced backlash after stating that having a transgender child makes her "more interesting," while speaking outside the U.S. Supreme Court during a case on Tennessee's ban on gender transition procedures for minors. Critics accused her of narcissism, suggesting she sought relevance through her child's identity. Bening emphasized the importance of support and acceptance for transgender youth. The case has drawn significant attention, with figures like Daily Wire host Matt Walsh opposing radical gender ideology.
The election of Sarah McBride, a transgender woman, to the Delaware House of Representatives has sparked controversy over transgender access to women's spaces, such as bathrooms, in Congress. Critics argue that allowing McBride into female-only spaces could set a precedent for broader access by transgender individuals, potentially compromising women's safety and privacy. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between transgender rights and women's rights, with opponents fearing that gender ideology could erode protections for women in various settings, including prisons and sports.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faces criticism for his lack of tackling skills amid new NFL kickoff rules that may require kickers to make more tackles. Special teams coach Dave Toub plans to limit Butker's involvement in kickoffs, preferring players like safety Justin Reid who can both kick and tackle. Butker's recent controversial comments on gender roles and Pride Month have further polarized public opinion about him.
Pope Francis, often seen as a reformer, has been criticized by liberals for the Vatican's opposition to gender reassignment surgeries. Despite his left-leaning political views, he remains a theologically conservative Catholic, condemning abortion and upholding traditional Church doctrines. The combination of social conservatism and left-leaning economic and political views is not uncommon among observant Catholics, reflecting the Church's complex stance on contemporary issues.
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss praised England's ban on puberty blockers for children, citing concerns about long-term impacts on fertility and overall health. The National Health Service (NHS) banned the use of puberty blockers for children, citing safety concerns and limited research on the long-term effects, and it will now only be available to children in limited ways, such as clinical trials. Truss expressed concerns about the pressure from gender ideologues and the impact on teenage girls, emphasizing the need to protect single-sex spaces. Mental health nurse Amy Gallagher echoed Truss' sentiment, warning about irreversible side effects for kids and emphasizing the lack of research on the safety of these hormones.
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart addressed the backlash over her Rolling Stone cover, which CBS had barred from being shown on the show. Colbert expressed confusion over the decision, and Stewart responded to criticism of the cover, attributing it to sexist and homophobic attitudes. She highlighted the double standards in the portrayal of female sexuality and asserted her right to express it.