The Supreme Court is considering three cases this term that could impact the national landscape of trans rights: one relating to conversion therapy and two related to trans student athletes. We’re offering guidance and key context for reporters and newsrooms preparing to cover these developments.

FOIA lovers! Today is the day: The @transjournalists.org X @muckrock.com FOIAthon! Join us in digging into the impact of the flurry of executive actions, get your questions answered & support two organizations working to open up government. Register free here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

it’s yet another good day to donate to @transjournalists.org i have a recurring donation set up & it brings me a flicker of gladness every time i get an email saying the month’s donation went through, would recommend www.transjournalists.org/donate/

As the Trump administration targets hospitals and schools, parents are scrambling to protect their kids. What does that mean in the D.C. area? For our first story in partnership with @19thnews.org, @oriion.bsky.social interviewed five local families:

Occasional ask: If you are a FOIA nerd and a Reddit nerd with a little extra time, would love to chat.

On Oct. 7, join us for ‘Killing the Story,’ a conversation with journalists who attempt to publish accurately & factually about the genocide in Palestine. We'll explore media bias, the Palestine exception, pressures from the Israel lobby, & other paths for coverage. tinyurl.com/killingthestory

This week on TransLash Podcast, @imarajones.bsky.social sits down with @kredburn.bsky.social and @ziembavision.bsky.social to discuss the DHS rolling back limitations on surveillance based on gender identity and sexual orientation. 🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/translashmedia

Starting in 2021, @transbills.bsky.social has tracked anti-trans legislation across the country—providing both qualitative and quantitative data on which bills have passed, failed, and insights into national trends: www.translegislation.com

Proud to share space with this group of journalists speaking on the intersection between our identities and our work. Catch us tomorrow morning! Thank you @indiejournalists.bsky.social & @transjournalists.org

Fewer girls are playing sports after govt erected barriers for girls to play sports. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Bit last-minute, but I'm giving a talk tomorrow at @acesediting.bsky.social VCON25 about gender, language and style on behalf of @transjournalists.org. Come on down to the Pronoun Hoedown.™️

@muckrock.com is doing a FOIAthon fundraiser with @transjournalists.org that people should check out

Hey nerds! Want to talk about FOIA & then file a bunch of requests? Good! We're having a FOIAthon next week with @transjournalists.org — give and get request inspiration, hear from some Very Special Surprise Guests, open up government & raise some money for TJA! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

On Tuesday, we’re hosting a FOIAthon with @muckrock.com as part of our project to uncover, preserve and encourage reporting on documents and data regarding government actions that impact trans communities. Save the date and join us on YouTube! ✨ (Members: Additional details in your inbox.)

New toolkit for reporters! Check out SciLine's resources for covering vaccines responsibly in 2025, an essential guide for local reporters navigating vaccine coverage! bit.ly/46axrsc

When all else fails, make a timeline. How false “gender ideology” claims spread after Charlie Kirk shooting, with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @schuylermitchell.bsky.social

As misinformation spreads, journalists face the challenge of correcting misperceptions. But how? We tested whether a straightforward fact-checking style or a more empathetic approach would be more effective in broadcast news. Read the results here:

“I’m thrilled to have another opportunity to compete and continue using this platform to represent and inspire others,” Reeves said.

"Any connection they can draw between us and this act of violence will be used to strip more of our rights, or threaten us more in our homes, our schools and our communities," writes @melwoods.me, on how trans people have been roped into the narrative around Charlie Kirk's death

As attacks on transgender rights continue at both the federal and state levels, we’ve filed over 260 public records requests for the Trans Journalists Association and MuckRock’s partnership to document the impact of anti-trans federal activities. www.muckrock.com/news/archive...

This is who Charlie Kirk was: defector.com/this-is-who-...

important note from @transjournalists.org on "transgender ideology": www.transjournalists.org/tja-urges-ca...

Part of the statement from the @transjournalists.org on reporting details of the the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. Full statement here: www.transjournalists.org/tja-urges-ca...

“News organizations should be as transparent as possible about how details… are being confirmed, both to increase accuracy in reporting and build trust with audiences in a breaking news environment.” Our full statement: www.transjournalists.org/tja-urges-ca...

"New Hampshire Republicans added language to the state budget that bars public schools and government entities in New Hampshire from using state funds for DEI-related programs and imposes steep financial penalties on those who do." From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Track who your newsroom is hearing from — and who might be missing rjionline.org/source-audit...

I'm always looking to talk to sex workers about how age verification is affecting your livelihoods. Hit me up on Signal @jsmn.01, you can remain anonymous.

Howdy! I’ve got a new @slate.com story, about some really fascinating work researcher @cantonwiner.bsky.social is doing around asexuality and a concept he coined called “gender detachment”

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org: Featuring @jasonkpargin.bsky.social, @tromano.bsky.social, @christianelliott.me, @timherrera.bsky.social @rusty.todayintabs.com, @jiatolentino.bsky.social, @indiejournalists.bsky.social, @transjournalists.org niemanstoryboard.org/2025/09/05/l...

NEW from me: Republicans have spent years falsely blaming trans people for mass shootings — a naked attempt to manufacture pretext for driving us from public life. Now, with two kids dead at the hands of a trans attacker, the hammer is starting to fall. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Join us and @transjournalists.org for a free webinar on navigating the intersection of personal identity and professional beat with integrity, empathy, and rigor. Register at theiij.com/webinars 🗓️Friday, September 19 ⏰12-1:15 pm EST

"I’m honored to be the first Latine person, and first openly queer person to lead the publication, particularly in a time when both of those identities come under increased fire, not dissimilar to the attacks levied against the important journalism our members are producing."

Some social media users have claimed there's an "epidemic" of transgender and nonbinary mass shooters in the United States. But available data doesn't support that: www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...

BREAKING: SB 8, the Texas bathroom bill, cleared a House vote today 86-41. It needs just one more vote and a Senate OK on amended language before going to Gov. Greg Abbott. #txlege Here's what to know: www.chron.com/culture/arti...

New from me for @thestranger.com With Feucht coming to Seattle this weekend I took some time to lay out his playbook, in detail. Understanding how the rage machine works will help folks respond while keeping those most vulnerable safe www.thestranger.com/news/2025/08...

We're hiring an audience growth manager! Benefits include: 🟣 $100,000 – $120,000 salary range 🟣 20 vacation days a year 🟣 Paid family leave (100% up to 6 months) Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4lRvh5k

Despite a 2021 requirement, immigration officials have stopped reporting the number of transgender people in their custody, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports. Advocates warn that the decision hampers efforts to ensure queer people’s safety in the nation’s escalating immigration detention regime.

Efforts to criminalize trans people and the medical care many trans people rely on continue to escalate at the state and federal levels. Adam M. Rhodes takes a look at what trans people, their loved ones, and medical providers can do to protect themselves: theappeal.org/trans-legal-...

TPM EXCLUSIVE: The University of Michigan hospital system confirms it's discontinuing gender-affirming care for minors after receiving a subpoena from the Trump administration: talkingpointsmemo.com/news/univers...

Join the TJA and @indiejournalists.bsky.social for a conversation on the intersection of personal identity and professional beat. In this webinar, journalists will share best practices for navigating these dual roles with integrity, empathy, and rigor. Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Local voices are pushing back against a federal order they say threatens LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness and mental illness. epgn.com/2025/08/18/t...

We asked newsroom leaders and ethicists what they’re keeping or changing in an era of Trump, “fake news,” AI, and industry decline. Read Julie Gerstein and Margaret Sullivan. www.cjr.org/feature/thir...

Our first new resource is posted today! These two guides address common misinformation and misconceptions around European trans health care policy and how it compares to U.S. regulations. www.transjournalists.org/internationa...

NEW: I spoke to SJ Joslin, a park ranger and wildlife biologist who was fired by Yosemite National Park last week for helping to raise a transgender pride flag on the park's iconic El Capitan rock face. For @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...

Nonbinary biologist fired for hanging large trans Pride flag in Yosemite National Park - buff.ly/mMIz1r8

the education department now says it will pull funding from five school districts in northern virginia, just outside of dc. this isn’t over crime. its about supporting trans students and refusing to comply with anti-trans orders.

Despite attempts to brand itself as politically neutral, records show that the Macdonald-Laurier Institute holds strong ties to right-wing networks across North America, as well as individuals within the Conservative Party of Canada.

Sign up for a free Science Journalism Master Class any time and get started immediately—there’s no set start date. There are course on finding story angles, centering people in science stories and so much more. 🧪

In the finale of "The Bully's Pulpit," @cristianfarias.com sits down with @nhannahjones.bsky.social and @aclu.org’s Emerson Sykes to delve into the First Amendment, civil rights, and why defending free speech is essential to protecting our history. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Learn from rural health experts—without leaving your desk. Register for the free virtual Rural Health Journalism Workshop Aug 21. healthjournalism.org/training-eve...