WHO WE ARE
We are a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and allies, who want to ensure that all gender nonconforming youth—with or without gender dysphoria—are cared for and protected. We want to ensure that they’re supported in ways that prioritize their overall health and well-being for the long-term. In the current climate, media, “LGBT” organizations, medical and mental health professionals are downplaying the risks of early social transition, and medical treatment of children and teens with gender dysphoria. We want to consider those risks and the potential harm to both youth, who will likely be subjected to medical treatment they could have avoided if allowed to mature, and transgender youth, who are medically altering their bodies at younger ages. Our group supports nondiscrimination rights in housing, employment, schools, and marriage for all people.
Board Members
Justine Deterling- Bisexual, concerned citizen
DeeDee Massey- Bisexual, concerned citizen
Carrie Hathor- Bisexual woman, former dedicated activist for progressive causes, concerned citizen
Donovan Cleckley- Gay man, writer
Advisory Board Members
Ben Appel- Gay man, writer
Catherine Butler- Lesbian, concerned citizen
Julia Robertson- Lesbian, concerned citizen
Kathleen Stock- Lesbian and academic, concerned citizen
Lee Kleza- Lesbian, Concerned citizen
Health Professions Advisory
Julia Mason- M.S. M.D, pediatrician
“To prevent the over-medicalization of gender nonconforming youth, harm from medical treatments to trans-identified minors, & confusion & rights conflicts arising from ideologies about gender within & outside of the LGBT community. This will be done through outreach to the mental health & medical community, LGBT orgs, parents, schools, media, & the public.”