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
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GLAAD, Celebrities And Others Call For The New York Times To Stop ‘Biased’ Transgender Coverage
Headline from Forbes ·
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New York Times accused of bias in its coverage of transgender issues
Headline from Poynter ·
Reports & sources
10 articles, oldest first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Townhall
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