Texas ObserverFeb 15, 2023

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

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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
Feb 16, 2023 at 4:18pmWeb
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.
Show threadTexas ObserverFeb 16, 2023
@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!