| | | Good afternoon and Happy Presidents Day! It's Monday, February 20, and today's headlines include research on Americans' views on banning gender transition surgeries for minors, police in California investigating the death of a Catholic bishop as a murder, an Indiana woman receiving a 2-year prison sentence for embezzling more than $500,000 from an Indianapolis church, and an interview with "Running the Bases" stars Brett Varvel and Gigi Orsillo. | Fifty-eight percent of likely US voters at least somewhat approve of "legislation making it illegal to perform sex-change surgery on minors," including 46% who "strongly approve" of such laws. Thirty-four percent of respondents disapprove of such a ban, according to research from Rasmussen Reports. The poll, which gathered data from 900 respondents, found that support for bans on gender transition surgeries for minors were highest among Republicans (72%), followed by independents (61%) and Democrats (45%). An equal number (45%) of Democrats oppose banning gender transition surgeries for minors, along with 30% of independents. Support for such laws extended across all demographic groups, measured at 63% among men, 55% among women, 59% among white respondents, 65% among respondents of other minority groups and 51% among blacks. | Findings also showed a majority of respondents (53%) at least somewhat approve of legislation banning "hormone replacement therapy" for minors, while 35% disapprove. Broken down by party, approval stood at 63% among Republicans, 54% among unaffiliated voters and 41% among Democrats. A plurality of Democrats (47%) expressed disapproval of prohibiting minors from obtaining "hormone replacement therapy," while smaller shares of unaffiliated voters (35%) and Republicans (29%) said the same. A majority of whites (51%) and other minorities (60%) expressed support for "hormone replacement therapy" prohibitions for children, as did half of women and 46% of blacks. Several states have enacted new laws and policies banning medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria. While the American Academy of Pediatrics' 2018 guidelines includes medical invention and puberty suppression as potential ways to help those with gender dysphoria, the American College of Pediatricians has identified "osteoporosis, mood disorders, seizures, cognitive impairment" and sterility as some of the potential side effects of puberty blockers. Continue reading. | P.S. From daily news to weekend headlines, we've got you covered. Whether you're interested in religious liberty or inspiring faith stories, there is something for everyone. Check out CP's full newsletter lineup to subscribe to our latest free offerings. See more. |
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