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Guide Debunks LGBTQ Myths, Emphasizes Pronouns, Puberty Blockers
6/3/2026
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Story summary
- The guide, created with gender studies professor Lee Airton, was released on June 3, 2026.
- It offers concise scripts that debunk five common myths about queer and trans people.
- The guide says visibility, not higher numbers, drives the perception of more LGBTQ+ identification.
- It notes that using correct pronouns improves attitudes toward transgender people and gender-affirming care for children uses puberty blockers, while surgeries are rare and limited to older adolescents.
