Proponents of gender ideology likely to support political violence, HHS-funded study finds

Published August 26, 2026 7:01pm ET | Updated August 26, 2026 7:01pm ET



New scientific research commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services has found that individuals radicalized by gender ideology are substantially more likely to believe political violence is justified.

A report on the study’s findings, published Wednesday, concludes that ideologues who adopt core tenets of gender theory tend to hold left-wing authoritarian beliefs, a psychological profile marked by aggression toward perceived oppressors and enthusiasm for top-down censorship paired with institutional enforcement.

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