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As news coverage of Roe v. Wade continues, it is important to remember that people who are not women do get pregnant and do get abortions. With that in mind, here are some of our best practices. 🧵

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Reminder: there is NEVER a reason to publish someone's deadname. We are delighted @TheElliotPage , star of Juno & The Umbrella Academy, loves being trans & is sharing that part of himself. We urge journalists and media outlets to treat Elliot with respect & not deadname them.

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Some personal news: We are a collective of trans journalists who have felt erased and misrepresented by the industry at large. Today, we launch the Trans Journalists Association. 1/

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Instead use phrases like abortion patients or people seeking abortions, or other wording as applicable, e.g. pregnant teens. (In many contexts, something as simple as “patients” or “people” can suffice.)

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It is unnecessary to avoid the word “women” by substituting phrases like “birthing people,” “people with uteruses” and the like. This language can offend both transgender and cisgender people.

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Terms like reproductive health care or gynecological care are preferable to women’s health care. Many people (cisgender and transgender) undergo medical procedures or have health conditions that alter their reproductive processes.

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It's sometimes important to use more limited and specific language. If discussing a study that only includes cisgender women, it would be most accurate to use gender-specific language (e.g. “pregnant women”) to reference that study’s findings.

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You can read our full statement on how to approach inclusive coverage of abortion and reproductive health here:

Adobe Acrobat - TJA Best Practices for Trans-Inclusive Language in Abortion Coverage.pdf

Click or tap to view this file.

acrobat.adobe.com

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You can clearly identify Elliot to your audience by highlighting the projects he is best known for. There is no reason to deadname them in your coverage today or in the future. Be sure to check out our style guide for additional guidance.

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

styleguide.transjournalists.org

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If you're an LGBTQ+ journalist covering the CO Springs shooting and its impact, in CO or elsewhere: your colleagues want to support you. We're collecting + distributing food delivery gift cards donated by journalists. Email us transjournalistsassociation @ gmail . com for info.

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now more than ever, it is essential to hire trans journalists and listen to the trans people already in your newsroom

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A statement from the Trans Journalists Association:

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For more resources check out: ➡️This study on pregnancy among trans men ➡️This study on abortion among trans and non-binary people ➡️This story in which trans people share their abortion stories

Transgender People Tell Their Abortion Stories in "Trans Bodies, Trans Choices"

“This issue is not merely philosophical for our community."

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we've been doing a lot of friendly reminders lately but ... friendly reminder that if you're going to write a story about trans people, you should probably talk to some trans people

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For any questions that aren’t answered by the above, reach out to the SPJ Race and Gender Hotline for confidential, non-judgemental guidance.

The SPJ Race & Gender Hotline - Society of Professional Journalists

SPJ has partnered with experienced Black and LGBT journalists and educators. They’ll offer concrete advice for your specific situation.

www.spj.org

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Our statement on the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN:

TJA statement on the Covenant School Shooting

Today, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at the Covenant School, a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, TN. 28-year old Nashville resident Audrey Hale has been...

www.transjournalists.org

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*clears throat, taps mic* just a reminder: we have a style guide that's been publicly available for well over a year, with guidance not only on what language to use but on how to accurately and ethically report on trans people

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

styleguide.transjournalists.org

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TJA is proud to have signed on to this letter with over 180 NYTimes contributors past and present

These New York Times Contributors Say The Paper’s Coverage Of Gender Issues Is Hurting Trans People

Their letter accused recent news stories of using “an eerily familiar mix of pseudoscience and euphemistic, charged language” that vilifies being trans.

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Today we are devastated to learn of the passing of Monica Roberts ( @TransGriot ), a pioneering trans journalist who dedicated her life to lifting the voices of Black trans lives. Her exemplary work as a reporter shows the necessity of trans people writing our own stories.

Imara Jones

@imarajones

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I’m shocked at the sudden loss of ⁦ @TransGriot ⁩. For trans journalists she was a pioneer and an essential North Star. I know so many of us will be deeply saddened by her passing. #BlackTransLivesMatter ⁦ @TransJA ⁩ ⁦ @translashmedia ⁩

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The Trans Journalists Association exists to support trans journalists in their careers through community support, providing guidance to newsrooms for more accurate coverage of trans communities, and helping employers make their workplaces more trans friendly. 2/

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If you're a trans journalist who is interested in joining, or an ally who wants to support us, visit our website for more information. Have questions? Concerns? Ideas? Email us at transjournalistsassociation @gmail .com 3/

Trans Journalists Association

Promoting more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media. Supporting gender-expansive journalists in their careers.

www.transjournalists.org

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we're verified now which means you have to listen to us (though you should've been already)

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Looking to hire or work with a trans journalist in your newsroom? We have over 400 members, many of whom are looking for work! Email us at transjournalistsassociation @gmail .com to get in touch

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📣Some announcements from TJA 📣 The updated and expanded TJA style guide is live!

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

styleguide.transjournalists.org

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did you know that between 0.3% and 3.8% of people expressed regret in seeking transition related care? that's a lower rate of regret than: • rhinoplasty • breast augmentation • breast reduction • liposuction • prostate surgery just to name a few

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Hello good morning! Trans women are women! We are not here to debate our humanity. We're here to talk shop. 🤓 Trans journalists, what stories (or projects) are you most proud of?

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We need to talk about the transphobic craze seducing our parents. Thank you to our member @HeidiBeedle for writing this necessary perspective.

Opinion: The transphobic craze seducing our parents

One of my favorite things about being a transgender journalist is writing the same story every six months while cisgender people pack mud in their ears and scream, “What are

www.csindy.com

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If you need any evidence as to why this organization is essential- @Twitter has already decided that our Style Guide may contain "sensitive information."

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for #TransDayOfVisibility we wanted to remind all the journalists and newsroom leaders out there that we’re here, we’re 500 members strong, and we want to help make your coverage better

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happy birthday to us! 🥳 it's been one year since we launched and it's been quite the year. here's what you might've missed 🧵

Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

4 years

Some personal news: We are a collective of trans journalists who have felt erased and misrepresented by the industry at large. Today, we launch the Trans Journalists Association. 1/

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It's Style Guide time! 🥳 Avoid the term “non-binary pronouns.” Not all non-binary people use the same pronouns, and people of other genders use they/them pronouns. Instead use: gender-neutral pronouns, they/them pronouns, or pronouns

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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on this #TransDayOfRemembrance , we remember Monica Roberts, a pioneering trans journalist who spoke truth to power

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if you're a NYTimes contributor/ News Guild member/ NYTimes reader/ media worker and want to show your support, you can add your name to the letter here:

Tell The New York Times: Enough Is Enough

On Wednesday February 15, 2023, a collective of New York Times contributors and member-organizers at the Freelance Solidarity Project independently published an open letter to New York Times Standa...

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It's Style Guide time! 🥳 Don’t suggest trans and non-binary people are “new” or overemphasize trans youth. Non-binary genders especially are often written about as if they’re new, but evidence of gender variance exists across time and culture.

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when talking about reproductive health (or any health) don't equate gender and anatomy

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On #TransDayOfVisibility and every day, check out our style guide and hire trans journalists 💫

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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Gooood morning! It's TJA Style Guide Time! 🥳 "Do not over-describe the way trans people look... Journalists should not use descriptions that call attention to the sex trans people were assigned at birth." Learn more:

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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It's #TransDayOfVisibility ! Who are some trans journalists you think everyone should be following?

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it's always a good time to remember the trans news "Bechdel test"

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Meet The Members: 🌙 Nighttime Edition 🌙 Today we're featuring @transscribe !

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how it started / how it's going

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It's style guide time! sex change/sex reassignment are outdated terms and sometimes considered offensive. Don’t use them unless quoting a trans source. Instead use: transition, gender-affirming care, or transition-related care.

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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TJA Styleguide Time: 🥳 "A friend, family member, or the police may misgender or deadname your source. Do not use that quote in your story without a correction." Learn more!

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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friendly reminder: narratives of detransition should be generally avoided because they misrepresent the social and financial complications of transition

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friendly reminder: there is never a reason to publish someone's deadname

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if you're a cis journalist, amplify the voices of your trans colleagues and advocate for more accurate and inclusive coverage in your newsroom (we have a whole guide on how to do that)

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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It's a great day to read work written by, for, and about trans people. Up first we have @transscribe 's poignant piece about trans kids for @GuardianUS

'She just started blooming': the trans kids helped by a pioneering project

New York’s Gender and Family Project aims to support families’ immediate needs regardless of any gendered adult outcome

www.theguardian.com

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There have been ongoing conversations about whether it is appropriate to retroactively change a trans journalist’s byline once they have come out. We charge that it’s inappropriate not to retroactively change a trans journalist’s byline when that is what the journalist requests.

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PSA:

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fellow journalists: PLEASE always check with your sources about what their pronouns are and how they want to be referred to! don’t assume pronouns. don’t assume that someone wants to or is okay to be referred to as a woman or man.

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Happy Friday! Who are some trans journalists you're following?

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It's TSA Style Guide Time! 🥳 Step 1. to improving trans coverage at your outlet: "Hire trans reporters, editors, and leadership." 🙃

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

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We have been so pleasantly surprised by all the positive feedback TJA has received in the weeks since our launch, including the over 367+ membership applications we've received! That said, if you are waiting to hear if you've been accepted, we kindly ask for your patience.

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This is unacceptable. You can read our statement on the issue here:

TJA statement on updating bylines

docs.google.com

NYTimesGuild

@NYTimesGuild

3 years

On DEI: The company continues to resist the bargaining committee’s ask to let transgender employees update their bylines on the site when they transition. But we aren’t budging on this issue.

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Changing bylines retroactively would allow trans journalists to take credit for their work without outing themselves. Adding any sort of disclaimer, even one that does not include the author’s deadname, has the potential to out the journalist. Read more:

TJA statement on updating bylines

docs.google.com

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we have almost 500 members, many of whom are looking for work! @ us, dm us, email us and we'll share your job posting with our membership

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🌟Meet the Members time! 🌟 Today’s feature is @shoeleatherkate !

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We support @najournalists in demanding an apology from @CNN for using language that dehumanizes Native voters. We hope CNN takes NAJA up on its generous offer to help the network improve coverage of Indian Country.

Indigenous Journalists Association

@IndigenousJA

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🗳 @najournalists demands @CNN apologize for using “something else” to describe Native voters. #SomethingElse - More:

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We strongly urge newsrooms and media organizations to change a trans journalist’s byline to reflect their lived experience without issuing a correction or a disclaimer.

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Arbitrary standards of "neutrality" like this from @BBC target any person in a newsroom who isn't a white cisgender man. Newsrooms are made stronger by a diversity of identities and policies like this make outlets more biased, not less.

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@benjaminbutter

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Exclusive: BBC staff have been banned from attending LGBT pride events and told they could be suspended if they breach the new rules. David Jordan, the head of editorial policy and standards, took the decision on Wednesday.

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Our statement on the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs:

A statement on the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs

In the wake of the mass shooting at Club Q this past weekend, the Trans Journalists Association seeks to assist journalists in covering this tragedy with sensitivity and accuracy. In support of...

www.transjournalists.org

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“The style is a starting point, but there’s also just framing: Whose voices are centered? What basic reporting logic are you applying to figure out who you’re covering and how? And what’s the real story here?”

The Trans Journalists Association is expanding to meet the moment - Poynter

Amid an increasingly hostile political landscape, the association has revamped its resources to address shortfalls in news coverage

www.poynter.org

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for the record! singular they has been in use longer than singular you (but you should still respect people's pronouns regardless)

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2021 was TJA's first full year and what a year it has been

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friendly reminder: it is inappropriate to not retroactively change a trans journalist’s byline when that is what the journalist in question requests

TJA statement on updating bylines

docs.google.com

NYTimesGuild

@NYTimesGuild

3 years

This puts our trans colleagues in danger. The company is resisting our contract language to correct this safety issue, citing the sanctity of the archives as a reason for this policy.

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In case you hadn't heard, it's #TransDayOfVisibility ! We have so many immensely talented members and we wanted to highlight just some of the incredible work they are doing 🧵

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A Black Trans Woman Mysteriously Died in Police Custody — And LGBTQ+ Activists Want Answers. @SerenaSonoma reports.

A Black Trans Woman Mysteriously Died in Police Custody — And LGBTQ+ Activists Want Answers

Black Lives Matter Toronto said her death is part of a “corrupt system that is set up to harm Black and trans people.”

www.them.us

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Avoid terms like “biological sex” and “biological woman.” Instead use “assigned sex at birth” and “assigned female at birth.”

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It’s time to ⭐️Meet The Members ⭐️First up is @kamcburns !

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It's Style Guide time! 🥳 Avoid equating gender and anatomy in your coverage. Instead of simply writing “men” or “women,” consider who the issue you’re writing about affects — people with ovaries, people with prostates, people who can get pregnant, etc.

Trans Journalists Association Stylebook and Coverage Guide

The Transgender Journalists Association’s Stylebook and Coverage Guide is a tool reporters, editors, and other journalists can use to improve news coverage of trans people and the stories that affect...

styleguide.transjournalists.org

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so great to see so many TJA members up for @glaad awards! huge congrats to @JoYurcaba , @lifeafterdawn , @i_oriion , @shoeleatherkate , @katie_barnes3 , @mxalyzaenriquez , @freddymcconnell , @treynormal and all the other nominees for their outstanding work 🎉

GLAAD

@glaad

2 years

Here are the nominees for the 33rd annual #GLAADawards , which honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

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We have started confirming new members! ☺️ Don’t worry if you haven’t heard from us yet! We are still working away on applications and getting to more every day. 🎉

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A new Black trans publication from @imdeedeewatters will carry on the legacy of Monica Roberts after her passing last fall. “We will ensure that the legacy of Monica Roberts, the original @TransGriot , and her pioneering efforts are sustained.”

This Black, Trans Publication Will Honor Trailblazing Journalist Monica Roberts’ Legacy

Following the sudden passing of the journalist and activist behind TransGriot, a new media outlet is being launched to chronicle Black trans lives.

www.them.us

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In light of recent news, we'd like to remind media outlets to avoid misinformation when reporting on trans women in sports and efforts to discriminate against them. You can find more guidance on this topic in our style guide:

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A majority of trans people do not trust the police to keep them safe--so why do reporters trust the police when covering anti-trans violence? Build relationships with trans people in your community and always verify what police claim about trans people.

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Today’s ⚡️Meet The Members⚡️features @1demerith !

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happy pride! this month, we're here to answer all your burning questions about our style guide, accurate and sensitive reporting, supporting trans people in your workplace and whatever else you want to know! #AskTJA

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Thank you all so much for helping us reach 20k followers!! 2022’s been a hard year for trans people but we’re so glad you’re here and helping us amplify trans voices in journalism 🥳🥳🏳️‍⚧️

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and among those who expressed regret, many cited a lack of social support after transition or poor surgical outcomes using older techniques as the source of that regret here are just a few stories from trans people who *don't* regret transitioning 👇

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Queasha D Hardy, a murder victim from Louisiana, has been deadnamed in coverage by multiple sources. Reminder that there is never a reason to deadname a subject in a story. See our style guide below for best practices.

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happy #TransAwarenessWeek ! we’re here to offer guidance on accurate and respectful coverage on trans people in media. here are some of our suggestions for diversifying and improving coverage in your newsroom:

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Gooood morning! Who is a trans journalist whose work you 😍?

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friendly reminder: journalists should take extra care when covering the risks of transition-related care, especially when it comes to young people. activists and politicians can use this sort of coverage to justify denying lifesaving care to trans people.

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"With her passing, a university has burned to the ground." This is a beautiful, moving obituary for @TransGriot from @annapoetic .

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"TJA is unique for several reasons. One of them is that membership is free." Trans journalists: this space is YOURS. Thank you @NiemanLab for covering TJA

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Many marginalized reporters, including trans reporters, are covering an election season with enormously high stakes for our safety and our lives. Please do not hesitate to call our friends @TransLifeline if you need support, space, or community 💜

Trans Lifeline

@TransLifeline

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No matter what, trans people are going to continue to care for each other. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need someone to talk to. Tel: 877-565-8860 #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Elections #2020Elections #AbolishICE #AbolishPrisons #DefundPolice #TransIsBeautiful

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From the TJA Style Guide: “Narratives of detransition should be generally avoided. [...] They often suggest trans people should not have bodily autonomy and give fuel to the far right’s attacks on trans children.” Read more:

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an evergreen reminder: avoid giving a platform to TERFs or so-called “gender critical feminists”

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1 year

We've sent out two gift cards to journalists so far, and would love to spread the support around. Journalists have donated Uber Eats, Seamless, and Instacart.

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Cisgender editors and reporters everywhere need to be prepared to cover this story when it lands on their desk—as it almost certainly will. TJA’s mission is to help them cover it well.

How a local paper grappled with an anti-trans firestorm

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, a broadsheet daily that serves California’s Wine Country, is a community newspaper first and foremost. It devotes more of its coverage to wildfires than to the fiery...

www.cjr.org

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@TransJA

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This kind of disinformation harms trans people. It is anti-trans propaganda. Journalists and media decision makers MUST educate themselves on these issues. They have a great responsibility to report on this with accuracy and care, yet so many elevate anti-trans propoganda.

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@TransJA

3 years

Covering anti-trans violence requires thoughtful and deliberate work from newsrooms, and many still fall short of basic standards of accuracy. We're thankful for the opportunity to stand up for the coverage this crisis deserves w/ @mmfa and @hrc #TDoR2020

Media Matters, Trans Journalists Association, and Human Rights Campaign publish new resource for...

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Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

1 year

read the full letter here:

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Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

3 years

@spj_tweets to be clear, it's not the responsibility of trans journalists to be the voice of all trans people, which is why we created these resources but some missteps can be avoided much earlier if trans people are actually included in the conversation

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Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

4 years

Thank you Bre*tbart, once again, for the free advertising 🤗

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Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

1 year

As a note: We appreciate those of you who have donated! We have paused donations until we get in touch with more journos who could use the meal support. If you wish to donate to the victims of the shooting, here is more information:

How to help and find support after Colorado Springs mass shooting

The community in Colorado Springs and beyond is mourning the lives lost in the Club Q shooting.

www.rmpbs.org

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Trans Journalists Association

@TransJA

1 year

some professional news: we're starting a newsletter! sign up to stay up-to-date with the latest from our organization and hear directly from our members 👇

Trans Journalists Association

Promoting more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media. Supporting gender-expansive journalists in their careers.

www.transjournalists.org

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@TransJA

4 years

It's style guide time! 🥳 "Avoid equating gender and anatomy... Instead of simply writing 'men' or 'women,' consider who the issue you’re writing about affects — for instance: people with ovaries, people with prostates, people who can get pregnant."

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@TransJA

4 years

Hi all! Just a quick note to let you know that if you applied to be part of TJA, and you haven't heard from us, we haven't forgotten you! We just got SO MANY applications that it's taking us some time to get through them. ❤️

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