A UK Substack by James Esses that argues against gender-affirming medicine for minors, puberty blockers, and what he sees as ideological influence in therapy and policy. It offers polemical, advocacy-style commentary on these debates rather than neutral reporting.
Website: https://www.jamesesses.co.uk
Elizabeth Spiers shares her opinion columns and essays, mostly originally published in The Nation, on Democratic Party politics, media and culture. Issues mix sharp political critique with personal essay on topics like generational moral panics and sexual assault.
Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez writes about the intersections of religion, gender and politics, focusing on the Christian Right and threats to democracy. Issues combine news commentary, book recommendations and reporting on church responses to political events.
Philosopher Kate Manne writes about misogyny, rape culture and gendered power, mixing essays, interviews and commentary on current events. Issues combine academic insight with personal reflection, including her work on campus sexual violence and fraternity culture.
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