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Separating Fact From Fiction in Gender and Sex: Zach Elliott

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Zach Elliott is the founder of the Paradox Institute, a science education group presenting contemporary sex difference research in short animated videos. He researches and writes about human sex differences and the biology of sex, and plans to pursue a Master of Science in Biology.

Zach joins Sasha to talk about his book, Gender Paradox, the origin of his interest in learning about sexual dimorphism, and his view that we should consider both social and biological factors when analyzing the differences between the sexes.

Sasha White | Feb 12, 2021

Identity Crisis Episode 4: Groupthink and Preference Falsification

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In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of groupthink in relation to the debate over sex and gender. Whether individuals adopt the groups' opinion out of fear, to avoid discomfort, or to fulfill social inclusion needs—the result can be that an unfounded idea takes hold.

Sasha White | Feb 8, 2021

Zach Elliott Dissects the ACLU’s Claims About Trans Athletes

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Zach Elliott is the founder of the Paradox Institute, a science education group presenting contemporary sex difference research in short animated videos. He researches and writes about human sex differences and the biology of sex, and plans to pursue a Master of Science in Biology.

Zach joins Sasha to thoroughly dissect a recent tweet thread by the American Civil Liberties Union, “Four Myths About Trans People in School Sports: Debunked.” We read through each “myth” presented by the ACLU and tried to give as impartial and rational a critique as we could. Zach explains why the “facts” about biological sex in the thread are misleading or downright incorrect. We also discuss the recent legal cases surrounding girl’s high school track teams. Zach gives one proposal for how to solve the issue of transgender people and sports teams, and we muse on the circularity and vagueness of many of the ACLU’s points.

Sasha White | Feb 7, 2021

Sean P. McCarthy: r/WallStreetBets Should Scare the Elites

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Sean P. McCarthy is a comedian and co-host of the Grubstakers podcast, which covers the lives and misdeeds of billionaires. Sean joins me to talk about GameStop, Wall Street, populist movements, and why this story about the stock market should matter to all of us.

Sasha White | Feb 4, 2021

Identity Crisis Episode 3: Facing Despair + Debate on Porn

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This episode we set out to answer the question, "how do you deal with feelings of despair and hopelessness in this movement?" Part of what we wanted to convey is the importance of cordial disagreements and debate. Our conversation soon became a debate on one issue that we at least partially disagree on: pornography. We decided to lean in to this clash of ideas and see what would happen. This is the result!

Sasha White | Feb 1, 2021

Jodi Shaw on Smith College, Neo Racism, and Free Thinking

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Jodi sits down with Sasha to tell the story of how she came to be at the epicenter of a discussion about racial bias training and the nature of oppression and conformity. Jodi is a Student Support Coordinator in the Department of Residence Life at Smith College in Massachusetts, a women’s university which is also her alma mater. She is currently on paid leave.

On Oct 27 2020, Jodi posted a video on YouTube titled “Dear Smith College: I Have a Few Requests”, in which she addresses the “policies and initiatives” that she sees as creating “a divisive, racially hostile work environment”. Jodi specifies that she is a life-long liberal, but that she considers this a human issue of reducing people to racial categories.

Jodi joins me on Crossroads for an in-depth conversation about the courage it takes to speak out, how she sees this as a workplace conditions issue, and about the reaction she has received since making that first video.

Sasha White | Jan 28, 2021

Identity Crisis Episode 2: Preferred Pronouns

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We explain some of our own critiques of 'preferred pronouns', including the idea of compelling the speech of others, and of normalizing gender ideology that says we don't know what sex someone

We also talk about how you might go about dealing with the question when asked to give your own pronouns.

Sasha White | Jan 24, 2021

Cancelled for Standing Up For Lesbians: Julia D. Robertson

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Julia D. Robertson is an author and journalist. She has contributed to Huffington Post, AfterEllen, Quillette, Curve, Feminist Current and more. She also has her own website, The Velvet Chronicle.

She has been a long time critic of gender identity ideology, especially as it relates to the transing of young lesbians. She was an early voice of dissent around the idea that minors can consent to medical and surgical transition.

Her first novel, Beyond the Screen Door, was published by Flashpoint Publications (formerly Regal Crest) in 2016.

Sasha White | Jan 22, 2021

Identity Crisis Bonus Episode: Biden’s Executive Order

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LEARN MORE: https://www.womensliberationfront.org/news/president-biden-executive-orders-day-1

Sasha White | Jan 21, 2021

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