Benjamin Ryan
@benryanwriter.bsky.social
🔬Health & science reporter: New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, NBC News, The Guardian, NY Sun, The Nation, NY Post. http://www.benryan.net 🔹 https://benryan.substack.com 🔹Columbia grad🔹
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Benjamin Ryan
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· Sep 29
Republicans seek deep cuts to HIV prevention and treatment funding
Cuts proposed by the Trump administration and House Republicans could drive up new HIV cases by more than 200,000 by 2030, one expert projects.
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Republicans seek deep cuts to HIV prevention and treatment funding
Cuts proposed by the Trump administration and House Republicans could drive up new HIV cases by more than 200,000 by 2030, one expert projects, I report for @nbcnews.com.
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Cuts proposed by the Trump administration and House Republicans could drive up new HIV cases by more than 200,000 by 2030, one expert projects, I report for @nbcnews.com.
www.nbcnews.com/health/sexua...
What Gen Z will never understand about the 80s and 90s is that there were people with affected British accents who used to drive around in Rolls Royces, pull up beside cars at stop lights, roll down the window, and imperiously demand jars of white-wine mustard.
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 AM
What Gen Z will never understand about the 80s and 90s is that there were people with affected British accents who used to drive around in Rolls Royces, pull up beside cars at stop lights, roll down the window, and imperiously demand jars of white-wine mustard.
The Pope and I share a love of Ordinary People.
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Pope and I share a love of Ordinary People.
The Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles predicts that “within 50 years” gay marriage will no longer be legal in the US.
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles predicts that “within 50 years” gay marriage will no longer be legal in the US.
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
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Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
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November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
A father reckons with his child’s transformation, and with his own.
By James Marcus
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By James Marcus
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Who My Child Was and Would Be
When Nat transitioned, I learned that when someone you love changes, you change, too.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A father reckons with his child’s transformation, and with his own.
By James Marcus
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
By James Marcus
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
In five days, a GoFundMe launched by one of the six Teen Vogue staffers laid off last week has raised nearly $40,000 for the sextet.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In five days, a GoFundMe launched by one of the six Teen Vogue staffers laid off last week has raised nearly $40,000 for the sextet.
I’m trying to teach Calvin to play Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 on the air harpsichord. We’ve got some work to do on his tempo and phrasing. But I think he’s really coming along in some of the heavier cadences.
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I’m trying to teach Calvin to play Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 on the air harpsichord. We’ve got some work to do on his tempo and phrasing. But I think he’s really coming along in some of the heavier cadences.
Detransitioner Lawsuit Against Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Is Dismissed
I report: Attorneys for a former patient of the controversial top pediatric gender medicine doctor could not overcome California’s strict statute of limitations. They intend to appeal.
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I report: Attorneys for a former patient of the controversial top pediatric gender medicine doctor could not overcome California’s strict statute of limitations. They intend to appeal.
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Detransitioner Lawsuit Against Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Is Dismissed
Attorneys for a former patient of the controversial top pediatric gender medicine doctor could not overcome California’s strict three-year statute of limitations. They intend to appeal.
benryan.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Detransitioner Lawsuit Against Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Is Dismissed
I report: Attorneys for a former patient of the controversial top pediatric gender medicine doctor could not overcome California’s strict statute of limitations. They intend to appeal.
benryan.substack.com/p/detransiti...
I report: Attorneys for a former patient of the controversial top pediatric gender medicine doctor could not overcome California’s strict statute of limitations. They intend to appeal.
benryan.substack.com/p/detransiti...
Mamdani takes a strong initial lead, commanding a majority with 36% of the votes in.
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Mamdani takes a strong initial lead, commanding a majority with 36% of the votes in.
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Fact Checking Erin Reed’s Faith in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Hate Map.
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Fact Checking Erin Reed's Piece About SEGM and Washington State University, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to the Society for Evidence Based Gender Medicine in 2024.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Fact Checking Erin Reed’s Faith in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Hate Map.
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I feel exhausting reading this, god knows what it's like for Ben writing it. He's doing great work though!
Fact Checking Erin Reed's Faith in the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Map, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Fact Checking Erin Reed's Piece About SEGM and Washington State University, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to the Society for Evidence Based Gender Medicine in 2024.
benryan.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I feel exhausting reading this, god knows what it's like for Ben writing it. He's doing great work though!
Fact Checking Erin Reed's Faith in the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Map, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Fact Checking Erin Reed's Piece About SEGM and Washington State University, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to the Society for Evidence Based Gender Medicine in 2024.
benryan.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Fact Checking Erin Reed's Faith in the Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate Map, Part 1 of 2
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Reed's attack on Wash. St. Univ. relies on the tenuous validity of the hate-group designation that the Southern Poverty Law Center applied to SEGM. benryan.substack.com/p/fact-check...
Pressure by Transgender Activists Forces Washington State University To Suspend Courses Critical of Medical Gender Treatments for Minors
www.nysun.com/article/pres...
www.nysun.com/article/pres...
Pressure by Transgender Activists Forces Washington State University To Suspend Courses Critical of Medical Gender Treatments for Minors
WSU’s med school accredits physician-education courses from a nonprofit that’s skeptical of this field but comes under scrutiny from transgender…
www.nysun.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Pressure by Transgender Activists Forces Washington State University To Suspend Courses Critical of Medical Gender Treatments for Minors
www.nysun.com/article/pres...
www.nysun.com/article/pres...
Calvin and Diane are enjoying the great outdoors.
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Calvin and Diane are enjoying the great outdoors.
@jaredlholt.bsky.social does a super long interview with progressive politico Will Stancil, who is many people’s favorite punching bag online.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8NP...
050: How Will Stancil Became a Meme feat. Will Stancil
YouTube video by Posting Through It
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November 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
@jaredlholt.bsky.social does a super long interview with progressive politico Will Stancil, who is many people’s favorite punching bag online.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8NP...
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Forgot to mention that my daughter received potato whilst trick or treating.
The potato legend is true y'all, it really is. 😭
The potato legend is true y'all, it really is. 😭
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Forgot to mention that my daughter received potato whilst trick or treating.
The potato legend is true y'all, it really is. 😭
The potato legend is true y'all, it really is. 😭
From Pamela Paul, for @wsj.com:
The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition
More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists.
www.wsj.com/us-news/the-...
The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition
More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists.
www.wsj.com/us-news/the-...
The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition
More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists.
www.wsj.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
From Pamela Paul, for @wsj.com:
The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition
More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists.
www.wsj.com/us-news/the-...
The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition
More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists.
www.wsj.com/us-news/the-...
Criterion is having a 50% off sale today, y’all.
October 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Criterion is having a 50% off sale today, y’all.
Calvin and Diane see no reason not to carry on like every day is Caturday.
October 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Calvin and Diane see no reason not to carry on like every day is Caturday.
Happy Caturday from Calvin and Diane.
October 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Happy Caturday from Calvin and Diane.
Caturday with Calvin and Diane.
October 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Caturday with Calvin and Diane.
Monkeypox (mpox) is overwhelmingly spread via sex between men in the US. Gay and bisexual men can protect themselves against both clades of the virus by obtaining the two-shot Jynneos vaccine. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
Three Cases of Mpox Tied to Severe Illness Worry Health Experts
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October 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Monkeypox (mpox) is overwhelmingly spread via sex between men in the US. Gay and bisexual men can protect themselves against both clades of the virus by obtaining the two-shot Jynneos vaccine. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
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The Trump administration said it isn’t planning to impose tariffs on generic drugs from foreign countries, which make up most of medications dispensed in the U.S. www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
Exclusive | Trump Excludes Generics From Big Pharma Tariff Plan
The administration has been weighing duties for months on a range of products and ingredients in a national-security tariff investigation.
www.wsj.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Trump administration said it isn’t planning to impose tariffs on generic drugs from foreign countries, which make up most of medications dispensed in the U.S. www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
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What will the new Adam O'Neal–hosted WaPo opinions podcast sound like for the next few decades? Maybe a little something like this x.com/WashPostComm...
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
What will the new Adam O'Neal–hosted WaPo opinions podcast sound like for the next few decades? Maybe a little something like this x.com/WashPostComm...