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Delayed Study From Pro-Gender Ideology Researcher Finds Puberty Blockers Don’t Help Kids
A major taxpayer-funded study initiated in 2015 to observe the effects of puberty blockers and opposite-sex hormone therapies was finally released. The results are anything but shocking. While the authors were hoping to demonstrate that these unsupported therapies would prove beneficial, the study confirmed what every other credible study has shown: These drugs do not deliver the promised positive health outcomes for minors. The long-delayed findings from the NIH-funded Trans Youth Care study led by Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy have now been reported. It is notable that the final report was released only after the Oversight Project sued. Without these efforts, this data might still be buried. The study followed roughly 95 youth ages 8 to 16 on puberty blockers and tracked depression symptoms, emotional functioning, and parent-reported behavioral measures over a 24-month period. The results showed no significant improvement. Nada. Mental health metrics remained essentially “stable,” which was a kinder way of saying that the serious mental health conditions of the patients before receiving these controversial treatments remained serious afterward. There was no evidence of the positive clinical gains that had been repeatedly asserted to justify these interventions on developing children. These children not only had to continue suffering from their unfortunate mental health issues; now these …
What Your Company’s Pride Sponsorship Supports
Many Americans are asking why corporations continue to fund LGBTQ Pride events that include programming or vendors that most can agree are seen as inappropriate for children. At certain events, attendees may encounter nightclubs, alcohol brands, cannabis dispensaries, or drag performances that often contain sexually suggestive elements. Many families would not ordinarily choose to expose their children to these types of environments, leading some to question why such programming is viewed differently when presented under the banner of LGBTQ+ Pride or “inclusion.” Before sponsoring socially contentious events, companies should carefully consider how they want their brands to be perceived by consumers, shareholders, employees, and the broader public. While stakeholders may hold differing opinions on many social issues, protecting the well-being of children remains a widely shared concern. Corporate sponsorships communicate a company’s values and priorities, making it important to evaluate whether those partnerships support its long-term business objectives and appeal to a broad customer base rather than a narrow segment of the market. NYC Pride is sponsored by Target, which publicly committed in 2025 to stop sponsoring nonbusiness causes. The event includes Youth Pride, a program specifically designed for LGBTQIA+ youth, their families, and allies, with the stated goal of “empower[ing] …
Minecraft’s “Hive of Harmony” Targets Kids with Activist Messaging
1792 Exchange Executive Vice President Greg Scott spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation about “Hive of Harmony,” a free Minecraft Marketplace add-on released to coincide with Stockholm Pride. The download gives players rainbow-themed hives that grow twice as fast, an “Ally Queen” bee, and multiple pride flag variants, including the transgender flag. Ideological propaganda has no place in games targeted at children. Unfortunately, many companies have not gotten the message that Americans are fed up with corporate activism on behalf of radical and dangerous causes. What’s even worse than the messaging itself is that online gaming is the new playground for predators, and with this new feature, Minecraft is making it easier to identify and target the most vulnerable children. As a company infamous for its viruses, Microsoft should be more sensitive to what it is purposely infecting its products with. Every parent should know just what these companies are up to and be vigilant about what their children are doing with their screen time. Read the full story at the Daily Caller
550+ Companies Covering Sex-Denying Procedures for Minor Dependents
According to February 2026 data from the Human Rights Campaign, 550+ companies provide health insurance coverage for transgender medical interventions, including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures, to covered minor dependents through their employee health plans. HRC reports this information after a corporate representative uses an online HRC portal to upload, or affirm a previously uploaded copy of, the company’s Summary Plan Description (SPD) or Summary of Material Modification (SMM) that explicitly shows coverage for transition-related care. The representative must also upload a copy of the company’s applicable clinical guidelines (medical policy). These companies range from major financial institutions and law firms to retailers, insurers, and tech giants. Shareholders, customers, parents, and employees deserve to know where their companies stand. 1792 Exchange calls on every company on this list to adopt clear protections for minor dependents in their healthcare plans and get back to business. A&O Shearman Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation Billtrust Box Inc. Griffith Foods Group Hanover Insurance Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HSBC Holdings Linklaters Mayer Brown MERGE Moderna Neuberger Berman Group NTT DATA Services NTT Global Data Centers Americas PGA TOUR Publicis Health Publicis Media Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony Music Sony Pictures Steptoe Sutherland Global …
Professionals Are Betting Less on Identity Politics for Career Advancement
“It’s interesting to see activist groups openly confess to exploiting sexual and gender identity to get ahead in the workplace. But even more interesting is that the most radical ideologues are now admitting that the spell is wearing off,” 1792 Exchange executive vice president Greg Scott told the DCNF. The 1792 Exchange is a nonprofit whose mission “is ‘helping businesses get back to business’ by influencing American companies to advance principles including free speech, freedom of religion, and free enterprise,” according to its website. “Many companies have seen that taking sides in political battles presents few benefits and carries intolerable reputational risk. It’s not speculation or mere vibing to say that businesses are increasingly getting back to business and leaving the culture wars behind,” Scott said. Scott told the DCNF that 65% of Fortune 500 companies stopped participating in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)’s Corporate Equality Index survey in one year. He also said that HRC lost half its annual dinner sponsors in one year. “These are just two indicators that many businesses are renewing their commitment to serve all their customers, shareholders, and employees, rather than bow the knee to special interests,” Scott said. The full article can be found in Daily Caller.
The Full CEI Equality 100 List
A verified 100 on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index means the employer has adopted every policy on the Human Rights Campaign’s checklist. To score 100, an employer must, among other things, cover gender-transition procedures in its health plans with no exclusions (including minor dependents). HRC can also strip points for any activity it deems to “undermine” LGBTQ+ equality. The CEI is voluntary. Companies choose to log into the HRC portal and submit public and private company documents for a rating. The HRC expands the criteria every few years, meaning a 100 over time indicates continual adoption of new policies and practices it introduces. A&O Shearman Attentive Mobile Inc. Avita Care Solutions Box Inc. ClearView Healthcare Partners Factor Systems, LLC dba Billtrust Griffith Foods Group Inc. The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. Hitachi Digital Services Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Linklaters Mayer Brown LLP MERGE Moderna Inc. Neuberger Berman Group LLC NTT DATA Services, LLC PGA TOUR, Inc. PointClickCare Technologies Inc. Publicis Health RBC Capital Markets RBC Wealth Management Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Steptoe LLP Sutherland Global Services Inc. List based on data from Human Rights Campaign as of July 8, 2026.