Today in the news, Elon Musk has decided to move SpaceX and X headquarters from California to Texas. His "last straw"? New California Bill AB 1955, which makes it possible that schools and teachers don't have to inform parents if their child wants to change the name they are referred to as at school or their gender identity. Agree or disagree, we are looking into what the science says about gender identity, and the pros and cons of gender affirming or transforming medical treatments for minors.

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