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The media and Democrats address Trump with a tired checklist when the moment calls for a full-on body check

The CEO of Media Matters on missteps by the media and Democrats, and how America is becoming inured to the danger of Trump’s constant chaos.

REPORT: Major TV Outlets Fail at Covering Trans News

A new report from Media Matters for America sheds light on national TV news coverage of trans stories -- or lack thereof, when it comes to trans women of color.

Matt Walsh Is Getting Paid for His Transphobia on YouTube Again: Report

After he was demonitized in April, the transphobic and bigoted far-right media personality is bringing in big bucks on the video platform again, according to a new report from Media Matters.

WATCH: Marriage Equality a Big Story? Not on Fox News

The conservative cable channel gave short shrift to this month's equality victories, instead spotlighting 'threat to marriage' stories.

Report: TV News Coverage of Anti-Trans Violence Woefully Inadequate

In 2021, major broadcast and cable outlets decreased their coverage even though fatal violence against trans people increased.

Elon Musk's X Sues Watchdog Group Media Matters Over Damning Report

The lawsuit comes as Musk publicly endorsed the anti-Semitic claim that Jewish communities push “hatred against Whites.”

Eliminate Hate Campaign Seeks to Stomp Out Anti-LGBT Extremism

The new campaign led by Media Matters For America focuses attention on conservative groups it sees as extreme and hateful against LGBT people, according to Reuters.

Ocasio-Cortez to 'Drag Race' Critics: 'Go Back to Party City'

The congresswoman used an iconic reference from the show to answer right-wingers who objected to her appearing on it.

O'Reilly Attacks Denver Post Editor for Accusations of Antigay Comments

Fox News' Bill O'Reilly calls his guest a "smear merchant" after being accused of antigay commentary against a Colorado lawmaker.

Fox News Misinforms on Planned Parenthood's Services to Trans People

And it quotes a hate-group leader in doing so.

REPORT: Trans Kids Aren't Harassing Students in Bathrooms

Media Matters for America cleverly debunks the right-wing claim that trans-inclusive school policies endanger students.

YouTube Offers Platform to Anti-Trans Hate, Says New Report

The social media platform has featured right-wing talkers misgendering and deadnaming trans people, calling them "perverts," and more, says Media Matters for America.

The Truth about The Truth About Hillary

In an open letter, Media Matters for America president and CEO David Brock denounces the Penguin Group for publishing Edward Klein's mean-spirited and wildly inaccurate anti-Hillary tome

Media Matters Sues Far-Right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a pivotal legal battle over free speech, Media Matters confronts Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, alleging unconstitutional retaliation in response to their reporting on social media platform X.

Fox News Ignores Gay Issues

Fox News ignores marriage equality victories in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington as well as the historic election of Rep. Tammy Baldwin to the U.S. Senate.

Meta Profited From 'Groomer' Slur on Instagram & Facebook: Report

A new Media Matters report highlights how Meta made money off content that violated its own policies against hate speech.

Far-Right Pundit Ties Caitlyn Jenner to Charleston Shooting

Acceptance of trans people like Jenner shows the nation cannot distinguish 'crazy and evil from good,' claims pundit Erick Erickson.