Biological men competing in women's sports may have initially been thought to be a dry run for something. But as girls and women are deemed unessential in more and more places that were traditionally the domain of women, it is probably a good assumption that a few more probing questions should be asked. Where does it end? Is there a moment at which everyone, regardless of your gender or gender preference says "enough?" In light of a recent hiring by a charity dedicated to a condition that only afflicts those with a uterus, apparently not anytime soon.

I want to thank @JodieEndoPhD and @EndoSouthC for their invitation to join them as their new CEO - I was and remain genuinely honoured.

My mission will be to oversee the charity's everyday running, raise awareness of #endometriosis and #adenoyosis and raise the profile of ESC.…

— Steph Richards: (She/her). (@PompeySteph) November 12, 2023

Endometriosis South Coast (ESC) is a charity dedicated to supporting women suffering from endometriosis and a similar disease called adenomyosis. Both conditions can occur when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus or into the uterine muscular wall. They are conditions that can be very painful and can cause pregnancy complications. ESC recently announced the appointment of their new CEO, Steph Richards. But that might be a bit of a problem because, you guessed it, Steph Richards is a trans woman. Let's review: A woman who was born a male and has never had a uterus, and therefore cannot truly know how these diseases affect women, now heads this charity for diseases that only affect women.  

But none of that is important. What is important is that Richards uses she/her pronouns and is a self-described "intersectional feminist and human rights activist." Richards posted on "X" that she was "genuinely honored" to be named CEO, and also stated, "My mission will be to oversee the charity's everyday running, raise awareness of #endometriosis and #adenoyosis and raise the profile of ESC." Richards added:

"Feminism has many causes, far too many to put in one tweet - but for me, inequality in healthcare is a priority and I will do my best to help overcome this injustice."

Richards has some interesting background. In addition to having spent some 30,000 UK pounds on treatment and surgery, she has stated that she believes that trans people can change their biological gender "a little bit" and has also talked about being able to run a "safe space," where adult men can dress as women, including as "schoolgirls." Richards also has a history of radical statements on social media and positions aimed at those who do not completely fall in line with the transgender agenda. She has also been critical of women's organizations advocating for women-only spaces in healthcare facilities and is a proponent of men playing in women's sports and men being housed in women's prisons. Richards is a proponent of the use of puberty blockers and says that childhood, womanhood, and manhood are merely "social constructs."

As might be expected, reaction from actual women and women's organizations has been harsh and swift. Kellie-Jay Keen is the founder of Let Women Speak. She said that ESC's announcement of Richards' appointment "ignored women." She also took issue with a bit of the language in ESC's online announcement, saying:

"Everyone has lost their collective minds. The losers are women who suffered from endometriosis who have to rely on a charity that won't call them 'women' but 'people' but who will call a man a woman."

Caroline Ffiske is the director of Conservatives for Women. She called Richards' appointment an "insulting appointment." She added, "It's an absolutely shocking appointment. There's just disbelief and despair among the entire community."

UK Charity, Endometriosis South Coast, Names New CEO... But There's a Problem Here https://t.co/KomgKXmBku

— A.C. Spollen (@ACSpollen) November 14, 2023

But when those who do not agree with the transgender agenda and might even disagree with a biological male being appointed to run a charity for a disease that only affects biological women speak out, they are, of course, met with cries of transphobia. And that is exactly the card Steph Richards pulled. In a post on social media about the contention over her appointment, she added in a bit of "conservatives are evil" for good measure.

"Calmly working today while under a barrage of online #transphobia. I genuinely appreciate your support, especially the dozens of DMs from those who have GC views. Thank you and enjoy @Conservatives falling apart."

It's worth asking again: Where does the erasing of women, real women end? How long until we get to Steph Richards' dream of no places deemed just for biological women? That brings us to another often-asked question surrounding transgender versus biological women issues: Where are the feminists? They appear to come out only when it is convenient for them. Transgender women must be a huge inconvenience. But in the case of Steph Richards, let's see if she goes the way of Scotland's first "period dignity officer,"....Jason Grant.  

Calmly working today while under a barrage of online #transphobia. I genuinely appreciate your support, especially the dozens of DM's from those who have GC views.

Thank you, and enjoy @Conservatives falling apart.

— Steph Richards: (She/her). (@PompeySteph) November 13, 2023