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US study shows link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence

151 replies

UtopiaPlanitia · 27/08/2026 16:40

Researchers at Rutgers University found that those normalising transgender beliefs were more likely to be supportive of political violence.

Here's an NYP article summarising the report findings
Exclusive ‘Shocking’ study shows link between transgender ideology and left-wing violence
nypost.com/2026/08/26/us-news/shocking-study-shows-link-between-transgender-ideology-and-left-wing-violence/

Here's a link to the report itself
Where the Clinic Meets the Movement: Does Gender Ideology Arm LeftWing Authoritarian Psychology?
https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/gender-ideology-report.pdf

OP posts:
AimsAndObjectives · 28/08/2026 10:09

The report is worth a slow read. Lots of interesting findings in there, such as (my underline)

Thus, the relationship was not merely descriptively correlational; endorsement of CGAS was a strong statistical predictor of left-wing authoritarianism. Keeping in mind that our items distilled ideas and recommendations promoted by major U.S. professional societies regarding individuals that identify as transgender, these findings suggest that those ideas and recommendations are especially appealing to individuals high in LWA. These findings raise a question of scientific responsibility. Clinical recommendations are expected to rest on evidence rather than ideology, yet the positions distilled in CGAS are disproportionately endorsed by individuals high in a form of political extremism that is corrosive to liberal democracy. At minimum, this suggests the institutions advancing these recommendations failed to test whether their guidance encodes ideology rather than medicine, a confusion of activism with clinical science. Whether that failure reflects bias, institutional capture, or inattention is an empirical question the present correlational data cannot answer, and one future research should address directly.

callmeLoretta1 · 28/08/2026 10:12

Not surprising when a group of men are threatening to rape women "until their uterus bleeds" just for saying only women menstruate. Trans is a violent Mens Rights Movement. It allows left wing misogyny an outlet, and give a veneer of respectability by hiding behind "trans" when their violent misogynistic, rapey and hateful sociopathic rhetoric would not be accepted any other way.

NotBadConsidering · 28/08/2026 10:25

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 10:05

The label couldnt be applied because there is zero evidence of him being 'far-right'.

The constant labelling of completely normal centrist people as 'far-right' is what will result in the 'far-right' gaining political ground.

Ngo is mostly tarred as a “far right agitator” because he accurately reported on the Wi Spa incident where a man was naked in a women’s only space. Nothing attracts a “far right” slur quicker than showing these men for what they are.

DrBlackbird · 28/08/2026 10:33

The conflict over transgender is almost entirely about trans identifying men. As has been said before, there’s precious little concern about trans identifying women. There’s an epidemic of violence against women and girls. Men hate being told no. Even when being told that they are not women.

If you believe other people must see or refer to you in a particular way, it’s conceivable that this can make coercion or even violence seem more justifiable when people refuse to comply.

^ The 27 year old student getting arrested after screaming at a policeman to stop misgendering him comes to mind.

PencilsInSpace · 28/08/2026 10:39

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 28/08/2026 10:01

So you'll be able to give evidence of this then, it being so obvious an all.

Put up or shut up.

Yes, this is basically what the judge said -

The reader is simply presented with the assertion that the Claimant is an “alt-right agitator” without any further facts to support it: the reader has no indication what views the Claimant expressed, what actions he took or what publicly available material linked to him prompted the author to describe him in this way. Accordingly, I believe this is a classic case of bare opinion and the statement should be treated as an allegation of fact ...

and then again -

The statement complained of contains no express indication, either of a general or a specific nature, as to the basis of the opinion. The journalist does not identify what it is that has led him to describe the Claimant in this way, what views he has expressed, actions he has taken, or publicly available material connected to him supports this description.

https://www.iclr.co.uk/document/2025038291/2025ewhc3004kb_TNA/html

@Mikatdo seems to be arguing the same as the Guardian - Ngo is far right / an alt-right agitator because everybody knows that Ngo is far right / an alt-right agitator.

So I'll post that in the same bin as 'JKR is transphobic' unless some facts are forthcoming.

ElectoralControversy · 28/08/2026 10:59

Northernlightsss · 27/08/2026 19:28

Important Limitations and Criticisms

  • No Proof of Action: The study only measured how people thought about violence in a survey. It did not measure whether anyone actually committed violent acts. 1]
  • No Cause and Effect: The study cannot prove that gender ideology causes authoritarian views, or the other way around. An outside factor could cause both. 1]
  • Political Identity: Political party loyalty was still the strongest overall predictor of a person's views on these issues. 1]

Why do you think it matters to us whether gender ideology creates violent men, or merely attracts them?

Dadalus · 28/08/2026 11:05

ElectoralControversy · 28/08/2026 10:59

Why do you think it matters to us whether gender ideology creates violent men, or merely attracts them?

Quite.

And equally, proof of action would obviously be beyond the scope of a study like this, and isn't necessary to make the results meaningful.

If a survey found that more right wing men thought hitting their wives was justifiable, that would be a noteworthy and interesting result. Merely saying there was no proof that respondents actually went on to hit their wives would be a pretty weak criticism of the study.

irfgy · 28/08/2026 11:08

my ex friend’s transgender son (identifies as woman) has done prison time for violence. Friend used his trans status as a weird kind of justification for being angry and violent. This study doesn’t shock me in the slightest.

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 11:29

NotBadConsidering · 28/08/2026 10:25

Ngo is mostly tarred as a “far right agitator” because he accurately reported on the Wi Spa incident where a man was naked in a women’s only space. Nothing attracts a “far right” slur quicker than showing these men for what they are.

He used to live in Portland and long before the WI spa incident was attacked violently by so called 'far left' activists for the crime of reporting on what they were doing. He is an incredibly brave man who shone and is still shining a light on their demented activity.

Whatever far left is any more. I wouldn't say attacking the gay son of refugees from Vietnam is particularly 'left wing' activism any more than is is any 'wing activism'.

They smear anyone reporting on them as 'far right wing as it pushes buttons. However is it losing its power when it is thown around to anyone and everyone.

Echobelly · 28/08/2026 11:33

CrocsNotDocs · 28/08/2026 02:53

Journalist Andy Ngo meticulously details these links. He’s worth a follow and is very careful and forensic in his research. Violent extremists on the left have fractured his skull. Of course, despite being a non-white gay man, the usual suspects dismiss him as a right wing bigot.

Being LGBTQ+ or a person of colour doesn't mean you can't be a right wing bigot. 'Wokeness' does not mean anyone is beyond reproach for their political stance or behaviour on account of their identity.

Beowulfa · 28/08/2026 11:44

Remember the TRA woman yelling at a baby for being fascist? Turned out she worked for that charmer Lloyd Double-Whotsit,MP who had form for shouty aggressive behaviour. So convinced of their purity and righteousness.

HousePlantEmergency · 28/08/2026 12:07

I'm not sure we need a study/survey to point out the glaringly obvious violent undertones coming from this faction.
I think I'll draw my conclusions from what I see with my own eyes.

An entire website (terf is a slur) documenting THOUSANDS of posts threatening both physical and sexual violence towards women who acknowledge biological facts. Thousands of them. Truly disgusting and quite frankly disturbing that there are people that feel this is appropriate.

That's before we even get onto the videos of women being physically attacked in public for simply stating ~their opinions~ facts.

I'm yet to see an equivalent website or collection of posts/evidence/videos collated by so called 'kind', progressive, inclusive individuals to broadcast how violent and unhinged women who believe in biological sex are.

Because you can bet your left nut that the people on the rsoh would be all over that, should such evidence exist.

But it doesn't. Women don't tend to be the violent lunatics.

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 12:18

Echobelly · 28/08/2026 11:33

Being LGBTQ+ or a person of colour doesn't mean you can't be a right wing bigot. 'Wokeness' does not mean anyone is beyond reproach for their political stance or behaviour on account of their identity.

What exactly IS a 'Right-Wing Bigot'?

Mikatdo · 28/08/2026 12:49

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 11:29

He used to live in Portland and long before the WI spa incident was attacked violently by so called 'far left' activists for the crime of reporting on what they were doing. He is an incredibly brave man who shone and is still shining a light on their demented activity.

Whatever far left is any more. I wouldn't say attacking the gay son of refugees from Vietnam is particularly 'left wing' activism any more than is is any 'wing activism'.

They smear anyone reporting on them as 'far right wing as it pushes buttons. However is it losing its power when it is thown around to anyone and everyone.

It sounds like unfortunate things happen to him so frequently! He has pressed so many lawsuits! Why is this, I wonder? Could he not be the mild little innocent you seem to believe he is?

I’m not even left-wing, BTW.

PencilsInSpace · 28/08/2026 13:17

Mikatdo · 28/08/2026 12:49

It sounds like unfortunate things happen to him so frequently! He has pressed so many lawsuits! Why is this, I wonder? Could he not be the mild little innocent you seem to believe he is?

I’m not even left-wing, BTW.

They beat him up so badly he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

It wasn't 'unfortunate', it was a deliberate, violent attack by 'antifa' activists.

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 13:19

PencilsInSpace · 28/08/2026 13:17

They beat him up so badly he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

It wasn't 'unfortunate', it was a deliberate, violent attack by 'antifa' activists.

Lets not forget he was bleeding from the eyes from the violence.

Mikatdo · 28/08/2026 13:32

PencilsInSpace · 28/08/2026 13:17

They beat him up so badly he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

It wasn't 'unfortunate', it was a deliberate, violent attack by 'antifa' activists.

He should never have been attacked for his views, his job, nor his activism.

But I do question why he was present at the demonstration at all. He was needling them by being there, and he knew it. This is a pattern with Ngo.

Shedmistress · 28/08/2026 13:36

Mikatdo · 28/08/2026 13:32

He should never have been attacked for his views, his job, nor his activism.

But I do question why he was present at the demonstration at all. He was needling them by being there, and he knew it. This is a pattern with Ngo.

Is it because he was a journalist?

One of those old fashioned ones that goes to see things and doesn't just google what happened or takes everything from Wikipedia?

Wipeywipey · 28/08/2026 13:40

It's poorly adjusted men, in any violent stats, it is always men.

PencilsInSpace · 28/08/2026 13:48

Mikatdo · 28/08/2026 13:32

He should never have been attacked for his views, his job, nor his activism.

But I do question why he was present at the demonstration at all. He was needling them by being there, and he knew it. This is a pattern with Ngo.

He's a journalist. He was there doing his job.

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 28/08/2026 14:33

I’m not even left-wing, BTW.

I think we will decide that, that's how it goes right.
I mean if we keep saying you're a Left Wing agitator who just shows up to plop in comments to stir things up and make it look like MN's is just a nest of Right Wing Vipers, then that will make it so, right.

Wipeywipey · 28/08/2026 14:42

I thought there were huge links between parents of trans being highly right wing, usually evangelical or very religious - most do not approve of being gay - which was why surgery and "a new way of thinking about gender" was needed? All of them are taught to shoot by their parents, for example, which you don't often get in left wing families. So they may hold a few leftist beliefs (because they are gay for eg) but their home life and culture is gun-toting right and they rebel.

Canadanian · 28/08/2026 14:48

Wipeywipey · 28/08/2026 14:42

I thought there were huge links between parents of trans being highly right wing, usually evangelical or very religious - most do not approve of being gay - which was why surgery and "a new way of thinking about gender" was needed? All of them are taught to shoot by their parents, for example, which you don't often get in left wing families. So they may hold a few leftist beliefs (because they are gay for eg) but their home life and culture is gun-toting right and they rebel.

Edited

Do you actually believe it’s likely there are loads of homophobic parents who would reject a gay child but an accept a trans child?

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 28/08/2026 14:53

Wipeywipey · 28/08/2026 14:42

I thought there were huge links between parents of trans being highly right wing, usually evangelical or very religious - most do not approve of being gay - which was why surgery and "a new way of thinking about gender" was needed? All of them are taught to shoot by their parents, for example, which you don't often get in left wing families. So they may hold a few leftist beliefs (because they are gay for eg) but their home life and culture is gun-toting right and they rebel.

Edited

Are you referring to the person who murdered Charlie Kirk?

I'm not sure his background could be considered typical of a Gender Idiot.

AimsAndObjectives · 28/08/2026 14:57

Canadanian · 28/08/2026 14:48

Do you actually believe it’s likely there are loads of homophobic parents who would reject a gay child but an accept a trans child?

There are whole countries that do this.

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