TReVoices
TReVoices is the American campaign website of Scott Newgent, a trans man who campaigns against the medical transition of minors. The site calls on people to protest loudly, because, according to Newgent, calm debate does not work.
What you can find
The site features a blog with calls to action and reports on campaigns surrounding bills in U.S. states, a section with studies and facts, media appearances, a page about Newgent himself, and a video intended for parents. Much of the focus is on criticism of the guidelines issued by the professional association WPATH.
Why it is on this list
TReVoices is regularly cited in the American debate on legislation; see policy by country. The site is outspoken and activist in nature, with a combative tone. Claims such as the assertion that transgender healthcare has never been studied are disputed and contradicted by medical professional associations. It is an opinion source, not a medical overview; background information is available under medical.
Who is behind it
On the site, Scott Newgent describes himself as a parent, speaker, political strategist, and activist. He writes that he has dedicated his life to stopping the medical transition of children worldwide. According to interviews and opinion pieces in American media, he began his own transition at the age of 42 and had previously worked in sales. He describes serious complications, including seven surgeries, a pulmonary embolism, blood poisoning, and an infection that lasted for months. As a result, he says he lost his home, savings, and job. In 2021, he wrote an opinion piece in Newsweek opposing the transition of children. He also appears in Matt Walsh's documentary What Is a Woman?, released by Daily Wire.
Claims and campaigns
The site claims that transgender healthcare has never been studied and is experimental and dangerous. According to the site, puberty blockers are 95 percent experimental, with twenty-six documented risks and no demonstrated benefits. It also states that every child who transitions generates 1.3 million dollars in lifetime revenue for the pharmaceutical industry. These are claims made by the site itself. Its campaigns include a 2023 tour, support for Missouri bill HB 463, and activities in Nebraska. The site reports that Newgent has repeatedly been removed from social media. Its sources include references to the Cass Review, SEGM, and NHS England.
How to use and assess this source
TReVoices is the story and campaign of one person. His experience with complications is a personal testimony and does not indicate how often such complications occur. The figures on the site can be checked against systematic reviews, which describe the evidence more cautiously than the site does.