Visibility doesn’t end, and neither does the quest for ethical mainstream news coverage of trans communities. Check out the Trans News Initiative: transnewsinitiative.org Support the work we’re doing at TJA: bit.ly/tja_pride

I read 924 pages during #TransRightsReadathon and raised $425 for @transjournalists.org for my 1000/1000 goal. Anyone want to help me close that funding gap? The Trans Journalists Association promotes accurate, nuanced coverage of trans people in the news. donorbox.org/join-the-tja...

It’s almost been one year since the launch of @transjournalists.org and MuckRock’s partnership to document the impact of anti-trans federal activities across the nation. See what we've accomplished this past year: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...

here is a story we reported this story two years ago that remains very relevant.

i have many trans people in my life who make my life better and i am mad that this admin is demonizing them so i'm donating to the @transjournalists.org bc i think supporting trans journalists + responsible coverage of trans issues is important. join me if you can! www.transjournalists.org/donate/

🧵✨ This Trans Day of Visibility: let’s talk about how trans stories show up in the media — and why it matters. 🏳️‍⚧️ Introducing the Trans News Initiative (TNI) from the Trans Journalists Association. transnewsinitiative.org

I've read 452 pages but only raised $425 of my $1000 goal for @transjournalists.org during @trreadathon.bsky.social. Only a few days left! donorbox.org/join-the-tja...

📣 Don’t miss our April 1 post-screening Q&A. After watching Heightened Scrutiny on Kinema, stay for a conversation with director @samfeder.bsky.social, Tre’Vell Anderson, and @petrinkae.bsky.social of the @transjournalists.org 📅 April 1 🎟️ Pre-order your tickets today: kinema.com/films/height...

New today: @reveleth.com has spent over 10 years obsessed with so-called “gender verification” tests. Proponents claim they have history and science on their side. They don’t. www.coyotemedia.org/the-olympics...

Today at 3pm ET: @transjournalists.org is hosting an interactive workshop — led by @rcfp.org's @a-marshall-plan.bsky.social — that will guide journalists through the FOIA request process, how to find stories in records, and more. Info: https://members.transjournalists.org/event-6611805

I'm reading 1,000 pages during @trreadathon.bsky.social to raise $1,000 for the @transjournalists.org. Help me with a one-time or monthly donation. TJA supports the careers of gender-expansive journalists in a tough industry and promotes accurate, nuanced coverage. donorbox.org/join-the-tja...

I'm donating $10 to @transjournalists.org per book or $3 per zine I read for #transrightsreadathon Will you pledge to: 1. Match my per-book donation OR 2. Pledge $0.05 per page / $0.02 per minute OR 3. Set up a recurring donation of any value? donorbox.org/join-the-tja...

after Charlie Kirk died pundits like Ezra Klein praised his "hard conversations" with students. under the higher ed backlash he helped start, the real hard-to-have conversations are about gender, race, sexuality, protest. the feminists touring colleges with academic bans: @us.theguardian.com

Join us on Thursday, March 26, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET for “Finding the FOIA Freeway.” This interactive workshop will guide journalists through the federal records request process, best practices for streamlining request tracking, and more. RSVP: members.transjournalists.org/event-6611805

For this year's #transrightsreadathon #TRR26 I'll be reading books written by trans journalists (in any genre, fiction or nonfiction). March 17 - 31. And! I'll be raising money for @transjournalists.org. Stretch goal: one new recurring donor for book that I finish. donorbox.org/join-the-tja...

1. Attacks on LGBTQ+ people have always been tied with the erosion of democracy. Now, a bill has just been passed in Florida that lets DeSantis remove elected officials for promoting pride/LGBTQ+ people in their official capacity. No court hearing necessary. Subscribe to support our journalism.

I had a great time at the IIJ conference ( @indiejournalists.bsky.social ) and think more independent journalists should join them because they are holding space for the future of independent journalism in all forms. Had super hopeful discussions with journalists. Be part of it: theiij.com

Update/Scoop— New guidance sent this AM to Kansas DMVs indicates licenses that previously had gender marker changed not actually invalid yet. However, internally DMV can see who is flagged, and keeping track of who has/hasn't come in to update. Seems about 300 trans/GNC ppl flagged across the state.

Our latest: Transgender Kansans react to the overnight cancellation of their driver’s licenses. (16/15)

As transgender Kansans grapple with a challenging new reality today, and the rest of the nation watches what’s happening in the Sunflower State, here’s a thread of @kansasreflector.com stories and opinion pieces about SB 244. (1/15) #ksleg #trans #lgbtq

Many news outlets are reporting that some trans Kansans received letters warning that their licenses were being invalidated overnight. This morning, Evan Urquhart spoke with a trans woman who found out on Bluesky that it would be illegal to drive her car. www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

as long as folks are enthusiastically donating to state level trans orgs today, figured I'd reup this list the @them.us team and I put together a few years back: www.them.us/story/orgs-f... (some info may be outdated, but use this as a jumping-off point!)

4 potential places for journalists to lead walking tours in their communities rjionline.org/news/4-poten...

Have you seen the “They/them off, job on” memes? There's a real issue behind them.

Trans journalists are part of a legacy. Join us next week for “Carrying the TransGriot Torch: Remembering Monica Roberts,” a Black History Month webinar honoring the life, work, and lasting impact of the trailblazing journalist and community advocate. RSVP: members.transjournalists.org/events

Last day to apply! The application closes today at 5p PT.

Vulnerable communities are being targeted by right-wing, bad faith personalities in the wake of a national tragedy. Media can ensure they’re following best practices & avoid stoking an increasingly emboldened hate movement. @transjournalists.org guide + more resources for covering Tumbler Ridge:

Hey Canadian media ... "born as a biological male" is not the move when you're reporting on what happened in Tumbler Ridge. Here's is the @transjournalists.org Style Guide if you are covering this story today styleguide.transjournalists.org

NEW from me today: Tumbler Ridge is mourning a horrific loss. But how the shooter's identity is being talked about online, and the dangerous links being made to trans people at large, will have resounding and dangerous impacts in the months and weeks to come. xtramagazine.com/power/tumble...

For more detailed explanations of our styleguide advice, see our recent expansion: www.transjournalists.org/why-biologic...

Local LGBTQ+ media is growing audiences while facing shrinking resources. The Map of Us adds lived experience to the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project findings.All episodes dropped at once. newsisout.com/the-map-of-u...

Our collaboration with the @transjournalists.org has been using public records and FOIA to see how the current administration has impacted the trans community. www.muckrock.com/project/the-...

It is my 26th time waking up for a full year, wow! If YOU feel like celebrating that or just answering a bday request, consider matching my freshly 26 freak and donate $26 to @transjournalists.org. Then enjoy your day or whatever

Monica Roberts is Black trans history. A trailblazing journalist and advocate, she founded TransGriot, an award-winning blog amplifying Black trans stories. She told their stories with truth and power, shaping trans journalism and leaving a lasting legacy.

NEW: It’s difficult to account for the abuses trans immigrants face in ICE custody after Trump destroyed safeguards, oversight agencies, and data about detainees. But 3 trans migrants told me what it’s really like: Medical neglect. Solitary confinement. Harassment. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

My latest investigation, and first in a series for @towcenter.bsky.social : How ‘Pink Slime’ Publishers Are Weaponizing FOIA In the past year, we found a news-appearing network called Metric Media filed more than nine thousand Freedom of Information Act requests across all fifty states.

American Medical Association has concurred with statement, though they say the procedures should be "generally deferred to adulthood" not the Trump-endorsed 19-yo that the ASPS cited.

I wanted to know the backstory of the executive order that defined "man" and "woman"—the foundation for the Trump admin's targeting of trans people. So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

In November, a trans woman was forced out of a restroom by an arcade manager at a pinball tournament in NC. The incident, and the way it was handled by the International Flipper Pinball Association, has fractured the community. 1/ For @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

If we care about polarization, public discourse, and trust, understanding who’s actually making the content is as important as what they’re seeing.

Simple strategies for highlighting and talking about the power of your journalism rjionline.org/news/when-it...

🔔 Immigration enforcement reporting can be dangerous. Learn how lessons from one community can apply elsewhere with local journalists @eltragon.bsky.social, @franciagarciah.bsky.social, @nigrotime.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social. Feb. 5, 2 pm ET RSVP: freedom.press/covering-immigration

‼️Applications are open for the inaugural TJA Reporting Fellowship! Seven fellows will receive: 💰$5000 stipend over six months to offset reporting costs 👍🏾Dedicated mentorship and reporting guidance 🎯Targeted professional development Find out more info www.transjournalists.org/reporting-fe....

Honored to have @trevellanderson.bsky.social from @transjournalists.org joining our Feb 10 MDRnet launch breakfast in Miami. A conversation — not a panel — about sustainability, representation, and staying in journalism. 🗓 Feb 10 | 📍 Miami 🔗 Interested? Email us at [email protected]

"“If you don’t include trans people, then we never get to seriously interrogate who gets protected in our society and who doesn’t," @trevellanderson.bsky.social, executive director of @transjournalists.org told @transitics.substack.com.

This month, @transjournalists.org requested records related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees’ access to gender-affirming care and federal funding threats over LGBTQ+ inclusive content.

"The normalization of arrests during lawful newsgathering poses risks to ALL journalists. "Journalism that holds power to account strengthens democracy. That mission must be defended, not punished. Not now. Not this way, and again, NOT ON OUR WATCH!"

From TJA Executive Director Tre'vell Anderson: “The recent arrests of Black journalists for documenting threats to immigrant communities are an absolute threat to press freedom. We stand in solidarity with our sibling journalism organizations in condemning such actions…

Last month, Secretary Kennedy had a press conference where he claimed that the original intent of the ADA was to exclude trans people. So I asked a bunch of experts and someone who was actually there.

It's a new year, but it's still the same messiness. On this week's episode of The Mess, @imarajones.bsky.social digs into over 500 anti-trans bills introduced this year alone, as well as the Republican's plans to stir up more anti-trans hate before midterm elections. 🎧 bit.ly/3KsHuAG