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
Show threadTexas ObserverFeb 16, 2023

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 Arana
@TexasObserver @e_urq @oconnell Thos is so craven and cowardly.
Feb 16, 2023 at 4:19pmWeb