male circumcision – Blinded Trials

Once more unto the breach: the American Academy of Pediatrics and circumcision [Updated]

August 27, 2012Russell Saunders 62 Comments

It was with a sinking feeling that I heard the news this morning — the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy statement regarding circumcision of newborn males. I don’t normally greet news of revised policy statements by… Continue Reading →

Why male circumcision is (sometimes) morally kosher

April 19, 2012Rose Woodhouse 255 Comments

The World Health Organization has estimated that approximately 30% of males over 15 in the world are circumcised. Male circumcision is morally controversial (see, e.g., Andrew Sullivan’s arguments). Have the parents of 30% of the world’s men done them wrong? Opponents… Continue Reading →