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FTC Workshop on Gender-Affirming Care Sparks Outrage and Dissent

7/11/2025

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The FTC's July 9 workshop in Washington, DC, sparked outrage as it tackled "unfair trade practices" in gender-affirming care for minors. Critics, led by Senator Ron Wyden, labeled it an anti-trans rally filled with misinformation. Nearly 150 FTC employees voiced their dissent, fearing backlash and questioning the agency's authority on the matter.

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Story summary

The FTC's July 9 workshop in Washington, DC, sparked outrage as it tackled "unfair trade practices" in gender-affirming care for minors. Critics, led by Senator Ron Wyden, labeled it an anti-trans rally filled with misinformation. Nearly 150 FTC employees voiced their dissent, fearing backlash and questioning the agency's authority on the matter.