...not to mention the chromosomal differences that mean there are actually more than 2 sexes (as opposed to genders). In the mid-aughts I covered a story in Texas where a couple had adopted children. During the marriage they learned the wife had a chromosomal difference that let to her having internal testes instead of ovaries. (This is a very oversimplified explanation) When they divorced, the douchebag ex husband claimed that, under Texas' same-sex marriage ban, the marriage shouldn't be legally recognized and thus he shouldn't have to pay child support. This being douchbag Texas, the douchebag judge agreed. I don't remember, but do hope, that the decision was overturned on appeal.
...not to mention the chromosomal differences that mean there are actually more than 2 sexes (as opposed to genders). In the mid-aughts I covered a story in Texas where a couple had adopted children. During the marriage they learned the wife had a chromosomal difference that let to her having internal testes instead of ovaries. (This is a very oversimplified explanation) When they divorced, the douchebag ex husband claimed that, under Texas' same-sex marriage ban, the marriage shouldn't be legally recognized and thus he shouldn't have to pay child support. This being douchbag Texas, the douchebag judge agreed. I don't remember, but do hope, that the decision was overturned on appeal.
Mom of a trans kid here. Thank you so much, James. 💜
I love this piece and it’s always worth resharing.