Trans Prof Runs From Debate With Michael Knowles Days Before Event

Deirdre McCloskey, a trans-identifying professor, has canceled a scheduled debate with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, citing his supposed lack of interest in seeking the truth and labeling him as a promoter of hatred towards those who do not share his conservative Catholic beliefs. The two were set to debate on transgenderism and womanhood at the University of Pittsburgh.

The event had previously received criticism from activists who sought to have it canceled and then threatened to shut it down themselves. The university ultimately stood by their decision to allow student organizations to host speakers of their choice, despite calling Knowles’ appearance “toxic and hurtful for many people.”

McCloskey had previously expressed confidence in the debate, stating that his life was a preparation for it, but later withdrew, leading Knowles to speculate that the professor was not able to defend transgenderism with the truth and love-based arguments that he would have brought to the debate. Knowles expressed disappointment with the outcome but saw it as a testament to the indefensibility of the ideology.

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