Jon CryerFeb 16, 2023
Texas Observer

Today, a group of concerned contributors to the New York Times and allies issued an open letter about that outlet's consistent, dangerous #transphobia. Both our Editor in Chief @gabrielarana and Digital Editor Kit @oconnell signed on: https://nytletter.com

Previously, Kit O'Connell wrote about the Times' dangerous attacks on #trans rights in this 2023 GLAAD Media Award nominated story: https://www.texasobserver.org/emily-bazelon-transgender-healthcare-debate-new-york-times/

#LGBTQIA #NYTimes #trans
#LGBTQ+ #media #journalism #News #politics

NYT Contributors’ Letter

Feb 15, 2023 at 11:51pmWeb
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At TXO we firmly believe that the Times and many other mainstream media outlets must do a better job of representing trans voices, and actual medical experts on #trans rights, rather than bigoted punditry. #LGBTQIA #TransRightsAreHumanRights #journalism @gabrielarana @oconnell
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A predictable but absolutely craven response from the #NYTimes. They dismiss anyone concerned about trans rights, even their own contributors, as "advocates" but somehow transphobic lobbyists get to be neutral. Via @e_urq ... https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/nyt-calls-own-contributors-activists

(they also published a defense of the Wizard Lady today. What a sad and dangerous platform they've become)
@gabrielarana @oconnell

New York Times Dismisses Open Letter, Calls Own Contributors Advocates — Assigned

The response failed to engage with the substance of the criticism of reporting on trans issues at the Times.

Assigned
Show threadGabriel AranaFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @e_urq @oconnell Thos is so craven and cowardly.
Show threadLoukas (They/Them) 🏳️‍⚧️Feb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell I'm surprised and pleased to see that a boomer newspaper from Texas can be so based.
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@Loukas @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell hey we turn 69 this year, that's pretty based.
Show threadLoukas (They/Them) 🏳️‍⚧️Feb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver nice
Show threadTurboQuokkaFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @Loukas @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell Noice!
Show threadAppagal CrochetFeb 16, 2023

@TexasObserver

I just cancelled my subscription. I will not support a transphobic company. No thanks, I have too many friends who are worth a great deal more to me.

Show thread🌲🧿 "Max"t💽d🏵️n 🔎🍄Feb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell New York Times is fascist propaganda.
Show threadLukakoFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @[email protected] @gabrielarana @oconnell Trans people aren't just people. We're advocates, activists, or we are "political"... This is so sad.
Show threadJenniferplusplusFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver this is who they've always been
Show threadFrances_Larina 🏳️‍⚧️Feb 17, 2023

@TexasObserver @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell

The, "and we're proud of it" at the end really was the finishing touch, lest anyone have any lingering doubts about the NYT & trans equality.

Show threadamerikateFeb 17, 2023
@TexasObserver @e_urq @gabrielarana @oconnell @dgoldsmith Paper of record, my ass!
Show threadDavid FarnellFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @gabrielarana @oconnell I just subscribed to the Texas Observer as a result of this post. Thank you.
Show threadGabriel AranaFeb 16, 2023
@azzageddi @TexasObserver @oconnell oh wow thank you so much. Feel free to let me know your thoughts on anything. It may not include the issue that’s about to come out I can mail it to you if you email me your address: [email protected] 🙌
Show threadWildPlumBayFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @gabrielarana @oconnell
Show threadBruce MirkenFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver Thank you!!!
Show threadSober-Wan KenobiFeb 16, 2023
@TexasObserver @gabrielarana @oconnell Cancel your subscription
Show threadEssjay 🏳️‍🌈  Feb 16, 2023

@TexasObserver @gabrielarana @oconnell

Have just reported @[email protected]

So should you.

Show threadKit O'Connell 🏳️‍⚧️Feb 16, 2023
@essjaykeys @TexasObserver @gabrielarana they are already banned!
Show threadSterling EricssonFeb 16, 2023

@TexasObserver @gabrielarana @oconnell They're just continuing the bigotry that the NYT has pushed for years. Even down to the "actually, we're the ones with the science and evidence" stance when claiming their bigotry.

They did the same BS with gay people in decades past. The NYT just consistently refuses to have good takes on any subject.

"Growth of Overt Homosexuality in City Provokes Wide Concern, New York Times, 1963"

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2093282-growth-of-overt-homosexuality-in-city-provokes.html

DocumentCloud

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@sterlingericsson @gabrielarana @oconnell Of course they talk to everyone but the "homsexuals" same as it ever was. This is a great example (of a troubling problem)