The new guidance unveiled by the Health Department is part of President Donald Trump’s “only two sexes” policy.
US Health Secretary RFK Jr. has announced new guidance defining ‘mother’ as a female parent and ‘father’ as a male parent. The announcement comes as part of President Donald Trump’s “only two sexes” federal policy.
Since taking office, Trump has issued multiple gender-related orders affirming that US government policy recognizes only two sexes – male and female. He has instructed the health department (HHS) to provide “clear guidance” within 30 days on how to interpret sex-based definitions.
The guidance issued by the HHS on Wednesday defines ‘sex’ as an immutable biological classification, designating individuals strictly as male or female. A ‘female’ is described as “a person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs”. A ‘male’ has a reproductive system “with the biological function of producing sperm”. Consequently, a ‘mother’ is defined as a female parent, and a ‘father’ as a male parent.
“This administration is bringing back common sense and restoring biological truth to the federal government,” RFK Jr. was quoted as saying in the HHS statement. “The prior administration’s policy of trying to engineer gender ideology into every aspect of public life is over,” he argued.
For years, the US has moved away from traditional parental titles, replacing ‘mother’ and ‘father’ with ‘parent one’ and ‘parent two’. In 2011, the State Department justified the change, arguing that gender-specific parental terms were outdated. Furthermore, in August of last year, the Vermont Department of Health recommended using gender-neutral terms such as ‘child’ or ‘kid’ instead of ‘son’ or ‘daughter’ to promote inclusive language.
“It took many years of effort, but we are finally back to science and common sense,” Roger Severino, who served as director of HHS’ Office for Civil Rights during the first Trump administration, posted on X on Thursday, praising the announcement.
Trump has swiftly rolled back protections for transgender rights, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which the federal government had established during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Trump ended federal support for medical procedures related to sex change procedures for minors, to protect them from “chemical and surgical mutilations.”
Last month, he signed an order barring “radical gender ideology” in the military, stating service should be limited to those mentally and physically fit. Another executive order banned trans women from female sports, with plans to block transgender athletes from competing in US-hosted events, including the 2028 Olympics and World Cup.
Several of Trump’s policies face legal challenges, with federal judges blocking some directives. His administration’s approach has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and LGBT advocates.
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So common sence ismaking a comeback, awesome.
All this shenanigan started with lesbian/gay ” marriage” . This also should be abolished
Hard to believe the nonsense got so far out of whack in the first place. Will there be consequences for those who dont comply? I recall the latest Olympic games ceremonies were in your face. Queenstown council funding paid for some meet and greet . Or should i say the rates payer. Total waste of public money.
It was never going to end well. Those people who had were convinced to have their bodies mutilated by doctors who swore not to do harm are going to be held to account.
The funding provided by USAID for these operations is being closed down. Some of that international funding has reached NZ.
You go to prison if you harm someone right? Well yes but only if there is a law describing such behaviour and sets out how long in prison. We do not yet have that law. All we have an overseas President who is inacting a law that allows a person to sue medical people in the US.
What is required is a law that imprisoned such psychologists other medical practitioners who engage in such activities from promotion to surgery.
Lately our justice system focuses on Penalising whistleblowers like Barry. Imprisons people like Tommy. Persecutes people like Julianne. Goes to war and kills people for rare earth minerals.
Just like Vice president Vance speach in germany. We have a goverment who ignores the will of the people.
Getting on board with the great Trump reset would be helpful.