TJA Reporting Fellowship Update
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Why “biological sex” may not mean what you think
There are a lot of terms to refer to a person’s sex: sex, birth sex, natal sex — and more contentiously, assigned sex at birth and biological sex.
The nuances and differences aren’t always important. But there are differences, and when writing about trans and intersex people — and the
Introducing the Trans News Initiative: Tracking How the Media Covers Trans Communities
Trans people and our place in society are at the center of a fierce political debate, legislative attacks, and widespread misinformation. As public discourse shapes policy and perception, the accuracy of news coverage matters more than ever.
Introducing the Trans News Initiative
The Trans News Initiative is a new project
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Visible, yet vulnerable: What journalists can learn from how we covered the attack on trans rights in Trump’s first 100 days
Trans perspectives were rarely present in articles about the consequences federal actions would have on their lives, according to an analysis conducted by Berkeley Media Studies Group in partnership with the Trans Journalists Association.
Meet our new program director, and beef up your investigative skills
Hey there, beautiful people!
Tre'vell here. Hope you're finding peace and joy amidst the chaos. It's been quite the journey since I joined the team six months ago, but I'm grateful to be taking an active role in shaping journalism into the
Understanding anti-trans misinformation about mass shootings and extremist activities
Right-wing internet users, media outlets, and politicians regularly spread false claims that mass shooting perpetrators are transgender. These claims often start before the release of any substantive information from authorities. This pattern began after the Uvalde shooting in 2022 and has led to the harassment of trans people completely unrelated
Tracking trans rights at the Supreme Court in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering three cases this term that could impact the national landscape of trans rights. As part of our ongoing work to promote accurate, nuanced coverage of trans communities, TJA offers the following information to assist reporters and newsrooms preparing to cover these developments.
What
TJA urges caution in reporting on details of Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
Various outlets have reported that authorities have found ammunition engraved with expressions of “transgender and antifascist ideology” alongside a weapon purportedly associated with the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Trans Journalists Association urges caution in reporting this characterization of the ammunition without elaboration or caveats, especially as some reporting has
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