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New York Post targets trans people with ‘harmful’ reporting on Charlie Kirk murder, critics say

The right-wing outlet has tried to tie the killing of the political commentator to the transgender community.

NBC anchor misgenders trans Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on TV. Here’s what newsrooms should do when that happens

“Mistakes happen on the air and in everyday conversation, and the best course is to apologize, correct, and move on, then work to not repeat it,” GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis told The Advocate.

Nashville Police Say School Shooter Was Transgender

Three children and three adults were killed in the gunfire.

GLSEN's New Leaders on Meeting a Crucial Moment for LGBTQ+ Youth

The new board chair and vice chair, Wilson Cruz and Imara Jones, talk about their mission, along with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, who became executive director last year.

Kansas City media misgender trans murder victim springing LGBTQ+ advocates to action

After public outcry, local news outlets corrected the story, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting about transgender victims of crime.

JD Vance declares war on left-leaning organizations while hosting Charlie Kirk podcast

The vice president gave an alarmingly authoritarian monologue at the conclusion of the podcast episode.

Being Asian and transmasculine was ‘a revolutionary act.’ Now he’s a model for what’s possible.

At 61, Willy Chang Wilkinson has always tried to take care of his community — from HIV prevention to helping the next generation of AAPI transgender men.

100+ Activists, Journalists Call Out Anti-Trans Bias in New York Times

A GLAAD-led coalition and a group of Times contributors say the paper of record is full of transphobic pseudoscience.

HRC honors Jonathan Capehart, Ina Fried, and Nico Lang for LGBTQ+ journalism that breaks through the noise

The honorees will be celebrated during White House Correspondents' Dinner week.

The Advocate Wins Five Journalism Awards from NLGJA

Founded in 1967, The Advocate is heading into its 50th year of producing award-winning LGBT journalism.

5 Questions for BuzzFeed's First Trans Reporter

Meredith Talusan is joining BuzzFeed as its first transgendeer staff writer, so our news editor -- The Advocate's first trans staff member -- asked her five questions about herself and the community she'll be covering.

Chris Geidner Wins NLGJA Journalist of the Year Award

Geidner wins praise especially for his coverage of the marriage equality movement.

Missouri's AG Unilaterally Restricts Gender-Affirming Care

He called the care experimental and claimed that to protect children, access to gender-affirming care required his intervention.

At LGBTQ Journalists Event, Emcee Calls Attendees 'Its'

A joke by an Ohio weatherman went wildy awry, resulting in an apology and resignation.

Ohio Republican implies opponents of her trans bathroom bill should be drowned

Do you think trans kids should be able to use the bathroom that aligns with their identity? This Ohio Republican fallaciously says the Bible wants you drowned.

Who is Bari Weiss, the right-wing anti-trans queer woman being given the keys to CBS News?

She’s about to control the editorial direction of the once-celebrated network's news.

Transgender Day of Visibility: Looking to the past for inspiration - and a reality check - for what's ahead

Although the multifaceted opposition to trans rights appears relentless, it mirrors historical challenges encountered during the gay liberation movement of the 1970s, many of which were ultimately overcome.

Op-ed: Why You Can Trust Openly LGBT Journalists

You give us your time, we'll give you the truth.

Antitrans Doctor Resurfaces in WSJ Op-Ed

Widely discredited gender theorist Paul McHugh tries once more to sell his antitransgender beliefs.

Q&A;: Thomas Roberts on MSNBC's LGBT Coverage

The out anchor talks trans inclusion, answers critics, and discusses the possibility of an LGBT-focused show.

Trans Father Outed by Courts Wants to Use Publicity For Good

A trans journalist has been publicly revealed as the first trans man in the U.K. seeking to be listed as father on his child's birth certificate.