New Book Details Intersex Liberation History, Medical Erasure, Global Movement

Virginia's Loudoun and Fairfax County public school systems face criticism for declining academic performance and controversial policies related to race, gender, and secret abortions facilitated by school staff, despite substantial budgets. Grade 8 history pass rates in these counties have dropped significantly from pre-pandemic levels, highlighting long-term educational challenges. Separately, the intersex rights movement and its history are gaining attention through Juliana Gleeson's new book, "Hermaphrodite Logic: A History of Intersex Liberation," which chronicles the fight against medical erasure and routine surgeries on intersex infants that have often led to irreversible harm. The book underscores the ongoing civil rights struggle of intersex people, with activism beginning in the 1990s and continuing today through organizations like InterACT. These developments shed light on broader societal debates around education, gender identity, and bodily autonomy. Both topics reflect pressing controversies surrounding how identity and rights are navigated in institutions and communities.