FDA scientists have been instructed to avoid using words like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, per a leaked list circulating within the agency.

The directive, reportedly linked to Trump’s executive order against "gender ideology," has caused confusion and concern.

The White House denies most words are banned but confirms restrictions on terms related to gender and diversity.

Scientists fear these limits will hinder medical research and public health efforts.

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[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 27 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

almost as if terfism and gender criticism is just thinly veiled misogyny and women hating politics

[–] whydudothatdrcrane@lemmy.ml 8 points 13 hours ago

"Am I out of touch?" The irony was lost on TERFs ever since they were applauded by anti-abortion christian and white nationalists and nazis, and they still went "No, it is the trans that are profoundly misogynist".