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SPLC Exposes Anti-Trans Bias in Health Review Authors

11/21/2025

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The Southern Poverty Law Center reports that authors of a Health and Human Services review on trans health care are linked to anti-trans hate groups.
The report is criticized for lacking credible medical professionals, relying on pseudoscience, and aiming to support transphobic legislation.
Key figures Alex Byrne and Leor Sapir are named, and the SPLC says the methodology is flawed and propaganda.

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Story summary

The Southern Poverty Law Center reports that authors of a Health and Human Services review on trans health care are linked to anti-trans hate groups.
The report is criticized for lacking credible medical professionals, relying on pseudoscience, and aiming to support transphobic legislation.
Key figures Alex Byrne and Leor Sapir are named, and the SPLC says the methodology is flawed and propaganda.