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Coverage dated February 14, 2023 to February 15, 2023

New York Times accused of bias in its coverage of transgender issues

Headline from Poynter, on the newest of 2 developments

More than 200 New York Times contributors sent a letter to the Times saying they had serious concerns about editorial bias in trans coverage.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. GLAAD, Celebrities And Others Call For The New York Times To Stop ‘Biased’ Transgender Coverage

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    New York Times accused of bias in its coverage of transgender issues

    Headline from Poynter ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Niemanlab

    New York Times contributors, GLAAD, and many others criticize Times’ coverage of trans people (opens Niemanlab)

    Published

    Niemanlab's feed description

    The letters draws parallels between the Times' coverage of trans people and, in earlier decades, its coverage of gay people and HIV/AIDS.

  2. Forbes

    GLAAD, Celebrities And Others Call For The New York Times To Stop ‘Biased’ Transgender Coverage (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The letter calls for de-platforming anti-trans activists and for the Times to hold a meeting with community leaders to hire trans voices.

  3. Fox News

    Celebs rip into New York Times for 'irresponsible' transgender coverage: Demand end to ‘both sides’ focus (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Director Judd Apatow and actress Lena Dunham endorsed GLAAD's letter condemning the New York Times' "irresponsible" coverage of trans issues.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    NY Times Contributors and LGBTQ Advocates Send Open Letters Criticizing Paper's Trans Coverage (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Hundreds of current and former contributors to the paper say the Times’ coverage of transgender people has violated its editorial guidelines.

  5. NBC News

    N.Y. Times contributors and LGBTQ advocates send open letters criticizing paper's trans coverage (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Hundreds of current and former contributors to the paper say the Times’ coverage of transgender people has violated its editorial guidelines.

  6. Poynter

    New York Times accused of bias in its coverage of transgender issues (opens Poynter)

    Published

    Poynter's feed description

    More than 200 New York Times contributors sent a letter to the Times saying they had serious concerns about editorial bias in trans coverage.

  7. Townhall

    LGBTQ+ Activists Accuse The New York Times of ‘Editorial Bias’ in Coverage of Transgender Issues (opens Townhall)

    Published

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