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Title: Pediatrics association tells transphobes not to use its name
Post by: Sarah B on August 29, 2026, 01:28:26 AM
Post by: Sarah B on August 29, 2026, 01:28:26 AM
Title: Pediatrics association tells transphobes not to use its name to push for school sports genital exams
Link To: Article (https://www.advocate.com/politics/pediatrics-association-no-genital-exam)
Author: Mathew Rodriguez
Date: Aug 28, 2026
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
The article reports that Let's Go Washington declined to remove a reference to the American Academy of Pediatrics from voter pamphlet language for a Washington State ballot initiative concerning school sports participation. The AAP's Washington chapter said the reference lacked context and could confuse voters, while the initiative's sponsor said it was accurate and decided to leave it unchanged. The article also notes AAP's past opposition to laws that ban transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Main Points of the Article
"A right-wing anti-trans campaign seeking to ban trans athletes from playing on teams that match their gender identity has decided not to comply with a request from the American Academy of Pediatrics to remove mention of the medical group in a voters' pamphlet sent to 3.6 million people in Washington State"
"Students would compete in the category that aligns with their sex, verified during routine, medically necessary primary care recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. During a private, consented visit, a licensed medical professional would verify sex based on the student's birth records, medical history and/or a standard, non-invasive physical examination."
"Smith said that AAP's Washington chapter did reach out and request that mention of the group be removed from the description, saying that it didn't want to be referenced."
"There's nothing actually inaccurate with what we said"
"Though it included the passage in its press release, the LGW did not highlight or mention the fact that the AAP's executive director also said that there is 'no indication for sex verification to obtain medical clearance to participate safely in sports.'"
"The AAP has joined efforts with other medical groups and the American Civil Liberties Union to file amicus briefs challenging a number of state laws that ban trans athletes from playing on sports teams that matched their gender identity."
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
Link To: Article (https://www.advocate.com/politics/pediatrics-association-no-genital-exam)
Author: Mathew Rodriguez
Date: Aug 28, 2026
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
The article reports that Let's Go Washington declined to remove a reference to the American Academy of Pediatrics from voter pamphlet language for a Washington State ballot initiative concerning school sports participation. The AAP's Washington chapter said the reference lacked context and could confuse voters, while the initiative's sponsor said it was accurate and decided to leave it unchanged. The article also notes AAP's past opposition to laws that ban transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Main Points of the Article
"A right-wing anti-trans campaign seeking to ban trans athletes from playing on teams that match their gender identity has decided not to comply with a request from the American Academy of Pediatrics to remove mention of the medical group in a voters' pamphlet sent to 3.6 million people in Washington State"
"Students would compete in the category that aligns with their sex, verified during routine, medically necessary primary care recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. During a private, consented visit, a licensed medical professional would verify sex based on the student's birth records, medical history and/or a standard, non-invasive physical examination."
"Smith said that AAP's Washington chapter did reach out and request that mention of the group be removed from the description, saying that it didn't want to be referenced."
"There's nothing actually inaccurate with what we said"
"Though it included the passage in its press release, the LGW did not highlight or mention the fact that the AAP's executive director also said that there is 'no indication for sex verification to obtain medical clearance to participate safely in sports.'"
"The AAP has joined efforts with other medical groups and the American Civil Liberties Union to file amicus briefs challenging a number of state laws that ban trans athletes from playing on sports teams that matched their gender identity."
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator