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‘Fun, Without Optimism’: A Symposium on Trans Negativity

‘Fun, Without Optimism’: A Symposium on Trans Negativity

October 20, 2026

Assigned Media interviews organizers and speakers at a symposium in the San Francisco Bay Area which examined the topic of negativity in the trans community.

Journal Club: How Many Trans People Are There?

Journal Club: How Many Trans People Are There?

September 3, 2026

A recent estimate of the population found that there are significantly more trans people in America than previously thought.

Is Trans Loneliness Causing an Epidemic of AI Use in Our Community?

Is Trans Loneliness Causing an Epidemic of AI Use in Our Community?

August 18, 2026

How members of the trans community rely on chatbots for support, according to the experts.

Political News

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Trans People Build Power Despite Ballot Losses

Trans People Build Power Despite Ballot Losses

November 10, 2026

Reminiscent of an earlier era, connections and influence grow.

The Wake of the Blue Wave

The Wake of the Blue Wave

November 9, 2026

Leading Off: New trans lawmakers, anti-trans ballot measures, and a blue Texas. The top headlines as we start off the week.

TWIBS: Did a Smut Blackout Save Democracy?

TWIBS: Did a Smut Blackout Save Democracy?

November 6, 2026

Perhaps the temporary shutdown of a popular fanfic website caused the blue wave. Who can say?

Medical News

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Journal Club: How Transgender Identities Impact Wages

Journal Club: How Transgender Identities Impact Wages

November 5, 2026

Assigned Media looks at a 2025 study which investigates how gender and transness affect earnings.

Journal Club: Study Shows the Toll of Hiring Discrimination on Trans Women

Journal Club: Study Shows the Toll of Hiring Discrimination on Trans Women

October 6, 2026

A 2026 study looks at the rate of employment for trans people versus for cis people. Assigned Media digs into that study’s results.

Irreversible Damage? Debunking the Myths of Puberty Blockers

Irreversible Damage? Debunking the Myths of Puberty Blockers

September 15, 2026

Countless myths have been built up about the supposed harms of puberty blockers on youth. Assigned Media looks at a 2026 study that strives to debunk those myths.