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Reporter: Saying ‘Biological Males’ Is A ‘Serious Anti-Trans Slur’

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Reporter: Saying ‘Biological Males’ Is A ‘Serious Anti-Trans Slur’
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A reporter urged other journalists Wednesday to stop using the term “biological males,” deeming the scientific term a “serious anti-trans slur” that is hateful to use.

“It’s totally okay to have debate and disagree, but folks in media, the term ‘biological males’ is a serious anti-trans slur,” LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th Kate Sosin tweeted.

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