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A New York Times Podcast on Youth Trans Care Leaves Out the Patients
Something must be wrong, they keep suggesting, but they can’t tell us what it is. And they didn’t uplift the stories of the trans youths whose care is under threat.
‘Who Can I Talk to That Has a Human Heart?’: New York Times doubles down on harming trans people
The mom of a trans girl pleaded with a New York Times producer not to use audio captured in a vulnerable moment. Against her will, the company is slated to use the clip for its new podcast.
Politico Offers Rare Peek Behind the NYT Curtain
A story in Politico on tensions between the Biden administration and the New York Times contains intriguing hints about A. G. Sulzberger’s role in shaping coverage of Biden and, perhaps, transgender issues.
TWIBS: What’s in a Dead Name?
The dead naming of murder victim Brianna Ghey is one particularly egregious example of how hurtful the use of trans people’s previous names can be.
In England, Lengthy Waits for Gender-Affirming Care Led to Tragedy
The mainstream press in the United States has been quick to tout England’s removal of care from vulnerable youth, but the dire consequences don’t fit the narrative.
AZ: Local Publication Singles Out 11-year-old for Misgendering Coverage
An 11-year-old child was called a boy in print by a local publication that serves her town.
Gainesville TV News Calls Bias-Motivated Shooting ‘Mistaken Identity’
The “mistake” was that the shooter didn’t realize the woman he approached at a bus stop was trans.
Erik Wemple Doesn’t Think the New York Times is Biased
The Washington Post columnist seeks to exonerate the Times, but only manages to showcase his own lack of knowledge.
Media Avoids “Terror” to Describe Violent Campaign Against Pride Displays
Why can’t the media call a terroistic spade a spade?
Your Outrage Over Hamline University is Helping Destroy Higher Ed
A false right wing narrative about campus culture and free speech is responsible for an environment where Ron DeSantis can seek to dismantle the honors college of Florida and turn it into a conservative Christian school.
Is the NYT an Anti-Trans Paper?
People are asking questions, and some of those questions are about the paper of record’s increasingly clear anti-trans bias.