“Access to gender-affirming care is associated with increased quality of life and decreased rates of self-harm, including 44% and 73% lower odds of suicidality…”
Author: Terry Hansen
Terry Hansen is a retired educator. He lives in Milwaukee.
OPINION: Clarifying the Climate Predictions
According to a recent report by an international panel of climate scientists, the worst-case climate scenario has been revised downward…
OPINION: America’s Selective Memory on Iran
“The Shah of Iran retains his benevolent image despite … a history of torture which is beyond belief…”
OPINION: Reflecting on ‘Christian Values’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth believes that God is on the side of war…
OPINION: Peace is Not a Perfume Sprayed Over Violence
Hind’s body was later found in the car, which was reportedly riddled with 335 bullets…
OPINION: When Evidence Becomes the Enemy
We owe a debt of thanks to those who document, protest, and refuse to look away…
OPINION: When Truth is Lost
“Mr. Smith…Republicans are trying to rewrite history. … Perhaps the Chairman could muster the courage to call the four witnesses who I see…standing behind you…”
OPINION: A Dangerous Precedent
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has been convicted by a federal jury of felony obstruction…
OPINION: The Danger to America
One of the great tragedies in American politics is the success of MAGA supporters such as House Speaker Mike Johnson…
OPINION: When All You Have is a Hammer, Every Problem Looks Like a Nail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the Trump administration has removed what he called “politically correct and toxic ideological garbage”…
OPINION: Climate Complexity
Fifty-eight former U.S. national security leaders, including 35 admirals and generals, sent a letter on climate change to President Donald Trump…
LETTER: Will Congress Protect the Predators?
“We are not asking for pity. We are here demanding accountability, and I’m demanding justice…”
OPINION: The Warming of West Increases Wildfire Danger
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them…
OPINION: Rep. Jeff Hurd in Israel
According to the ICC, this lack of anesthesia forced doctors to perform amputations on adults and children with no safe ways to sedate them…
OPINION: Considering the Proxmire Act
The Proxmire Act, officially the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987, was signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 4, 1988…
OPINION: The Only Path to Peace in the Middle East
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has provocatively stated, “My life’s mission is to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state…”
OPINION: The Duty to Prevent Genocide is Being Ignored by the U.S.
“Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza is quite explicit, open, and unashamed….Israel’s goal is to destroy the Palestinians of Gaza…”
OPINION: Anti-Arab Racism in the U.S.
A central feature of racism is attributing the same characteristics and behaviors to all members of a group, while disregarding individual differences…
OPINION: Evidence of Israel’s Violations of Humanitarian Law
Netanyahu has also boldly declared: “To those who say that Israel stands alone, I say we’re not alone. Justice stands with us…”