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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.
Did Andy Ngo coin “TRANTIFA”?
Tracing a portmanteau into the cesspool of far right social media.
Rose Montoya Briefly Bared Chest at White House
The trans woman influencer posted a video on instagram that included a few seconds of footage of herself bare chested. She has been banned from future events at the White House.
Fox News Misrepresents Age of Child Profiled by ABC
Many with gender dysphoria say they knew at a young age that they were different. Fox News wants to turn that strength against trans youth and their families.
Dangerous “Estrogen-Alternative” Scam Reported on Twitter
EstroLabs “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Estrogen” won’t raise estrogen and may cause serotonin syndrome.
In North Carolina, Trump Showed the Real Target is Cis Women
Trump’s mention of transgender “insanity” drew a standing ovation, but it’s what came afterwards that revealed the true nature of the GOP’s attacks on the trans community.
Attacks on Adult Healthcare Commence in Earnest at Daily Wire
A Matt Walsh “investigation” into provider letters for gender confirmation surgeries didn’t demonstrate anything, except that attacks on transition-related medical care for adults are escalating.
Conservative Mega-Donors and the Making of a Moral Panic
How New Yorker unwittingly exposed the machinations required to reshape the conservative information bubble around transphobia.
Are Readers Served by Confusing NYT Coverage of the Texas Care Ban?
The first responsibility of reporting should be to ensuring that readers fully understand the events being reported.
Site Note: Evan is Traveling
Assigned Media will be somewhat less active than usual during June 4-10 because Evan is traveling.
This Week in Barrel Scraping: Model Minutae
In which we prove conclusively that a writer for Fox News is not a robot.
OK HS Bathroom Fight Results in Lawsuit and Inflamed Coverage
A lawsuit seeks to hold an Oklahoma school responsible for not enforcing discriminatory bathroom policies.
Catholic Writer Unhappy That Ted Cruz Opposes Death for Gay Ugandans
A Catholic publication published an angry screed condemning Pride month, rainbows, and Ted Cruz’s opposition to a harsh Ugandan law that imposes life imprisonment or death on men found to have had sex with other men.
Brand Controversies Amplify Lie that Pride Merch is Dangerous for Children
This is getting really fucking scary.
LA Times Columnist Finds Silver Lining in Domestic Terrorism
Jonah Goldberg thinks “America will be better for” the violent extremism driving queer people out of public life.
Six Women Attempt to Oust a Trans Girl from Their Sorority
Artemis Langford has been targeted with dehumanizing, salacious stories and a right wing media frenzy, conceived of and promoted by six of her own Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters.
Assigned Media Commits to Staying AI-Free
As fancy chatbots wash over the media landscape, here’s what you can expect from your favorite transgender news site.
Today in Barrel Scraping: “Tuck Friendly” Bathing Suits
Conservatives are losing their shit over the sale of modestly cut women’s swimwear.
Cultural Fiefdoms, Capital, and Corporate Pride
A Disney fan site mixed promoting transgender cupcakes with a view of the multinational corporation as a white knight for LGBTQ+ rights. What can we make of capitalism’s increasingly prominent place in the culture wars?
Children’s Hospital Staff Member Calls Trans Youth Demonic, Ruined
Far-right activist Chris Rufo interviewed an anti-trans staff member from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston who believes that trans youth represent a demonic presence at her workplace.