Trans Journalists Association

The Institute for Independent Journalists

I had a great time at the IIJ conference ( @indiejournalists.bsky.social ) and think more independent journalists should join them because they are holding space for the future of independent journalism in all forms. Had super hopeful discussions with journalists.

Be part of it: theiij.com

Update/Scoop— New guidance sent this AM to Kansas DMVs indicates licenses that previously had gender marker changed not actually invalid yet. However, internally DMV can see who is flagged, and keeping track of who has/hasn't come in to update. Seems about 300 trans/GNC ppl flagged across the state.

Trans Kansans struggle with reality of Legislature’s cruelty as driver’s licenses are invalidated • Kansas Reflector The Kansas Department of Revenue this week sent a letter to Kansans affected by a new law, which took effect Thursday, that requires the gender marker on a driver’s license to match a person’s sex at ...

Our latest: Transgender Kansans react to the overnight cancellation of their driver’s licenses. (16/15)

As transgender Kansans grapple with a challenging new reality today, and the rest of the nation watches what’s happening in the Sunflower State, here’s a thread of @kansasreflector.com stories and opinion pieces about SB 244. (1/15) #ksleg #trans #lgbtq

Her License Was Invalidated For Being Trans — Assigned “I wish I could convey to them that the people they’re hurting are real human beings,” says Juniper, 24, of Witchita Kansas.

Many news outlets are reporting that some trans Kansans received letters warning that their licenses were being invalidated overnight.

This morning, Evan Urquhart spoke with a trans woman who found out on Bluesky that it would be illegal to drive her car.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

How to Support Trans People in All 50 States A curated list of 100 organizations supporting trans rights and livelihood to which you can donate.

as long as folks are enthusiastically donating to state level trans orgs today, figured I'd reup this list the @them.us team and I put together a few years back: www.them.us/story/orgs-f...

(some info may be outdated, but use this as a jumping-off point!)

4 potential places for journalists to lead walking tours Your coverage can inspire your routes.

4 potential places for journalists to lead walking tours in their communities rjionline.org/news/4-poten...

For non-binary service workers, the price of authenticity is minimum wage | Xtra Magazine “They/them off, job on” started as a meme. For non-binary service workers, it’s a daily reality

Have you seen the “They/them off, job on” memes? There's a real issue behind them.

TJA Executive Director @trevellanderson.bsky.social will moderate a discussion with journalists @sharsaysso.bsky.social, @karleighchardonnay.bsky.social and Sir Lex Kennedy.

🗓️: Thursday, Feb. 26
⌚️: 4p PT / 6p CT / 7p ET

RSVP required: members.transjournalists.org/events

Trans journalists are part of a legacy.

Join us next week for “Carrying the TransGriot Torch: Remembering Monica Roberts,” a Black History Month webinar honoring the life, work, and lasting impact of the trailblazing journalist and community advocate.

RSVP: members.transjournalists.org/events

Last day to apply! The application closes today at 5p PT.

Resources for covering Tumbler Ridge - J-Source Vulnerable communities are being targeted by right-wing, bad faith personalities and accounts online in the wake of a national tragedy. Newsrooms can make sure they’re following best practices and avo...

Vulnerable communities are being targeted by right-wing, bad faith personalities in the wake of a national tragedy.

Media can ensure they’re following best practices & avoid stoking an increasingly emboldened hate movement.

@transjournalists.org guide + more resources for covering Tumbler Ridge:

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 ...

Hey Canadian media ... "born as a biological male" is not the move when you're reporting on what happened in Tumbler Ridge.

Here's is the @transjournalists.org Style Guide if you are covering this story today

styleguide.transjournalists.org

The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada | Xtra Magazine Bad actors on the right are leaping to connect the shooter’s trans identity to the violence

NEW from me today:

Tumbler Ridge is mourning a horrific loss. But how the shooter's identity is being talked about online, and the dangerous links being made to trans people at large, will have resounding and dangerous impacts in the months and weeks to come.

xtramagazine.com/power/tumble...

For more detailed explanations of our styleguide advice, see our recent expansion:

www.transjournalists.org/why-biologic...

The Map of Us podcast - News Is Out The Map of Us is a limited podcast series that brings the findings of the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project to life. Based on a national study of queer local media, the series examines where LGBTQ+…

Local LGBTQ+ media is growing audiences while facing shrinking resources. The Map of Us adds lived experience to the LGBTQ+ Media Mapping Project findings.All episodes dropped at once. newsisout.com/the-map-of-u...

The impact of anti-trans federal action The Trans Journalists Association and MuckRock have partnered to help journalists document and report on the Trump administration’s actions targeting trans communities. We’re going beyond the initial ...

Our collaboration with the @transjournalists.org has been using public records and FOIA to see how the current administration has impacted the trans community. www.muckrock.com/project/the-...

A screenshot of a donation receipt to the Trans Journalist Association

It is my 26th time waking up for a full year, wow!

If YOU feel like celebrating that or just answering a bday request, consider matching my freshly 26 freak and donate $26 to @transjournalists.org. Then enjoy your day or whatever

Thank YOU. And happy birthday! 🎉

Monica Roberts is Black trans history. A trailblazing journalist and advocate, she founded TransGriot, an award-winning blog amplifying Black trans stories. She told their stories with truth and power, shaping trans journalism and leaving a lasting legacy.

ICE Is Treating Trans Immigrants With A New Level Of Cruelty A HuffPost investigation found how the Trump administration systematically destroyed safeguards for detainees, subjecting them to abuse and neglect.

NEW: It’s difficult to account for the abuses trans immigrants face in ICE custody after Trump destroyed safeguards, oversight agencies, and data about detainees.

But 3 trans migrants told me what it’s really like: Medical neglect. Solitary confinement. Harassment. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

My latest investigation, and first in a series for @towcenter.bsky.social
: How ‘Pink Slime’ Publishers Are Weaponizing FOIA

In the past year, we found a news-appearing network called Metric Media filed more than nine thousand Freedom of Information Act requests across all fifty states.

American Medical Association has concurred with statement, though they say the procedures should be "generally deferred to adulthood" not the Trump-endorsed 19-yo that the ASPS cited.

Meet the mastermind behind Trump’s definition of "woman" May Mailman’s anti-trans crusade could threaten gender equality for all.

I wanted to know the backstory of the executive order that defined "man" and "woman"—the foundation for the Trump admin's targeting of trans people.

So I took a deep dive into the conservative strategy & distorted feminism behind it. And I talked to the author.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

How a trans woman's removal from a restroom tore the world of competitive pinball apart Pinball is one of the most welcoming sports for trans players. But after a confrontation at an arcade last fall, pinball’s governing group is struggling to rebuild trust.

In November, a trans woman was forced out of a restroom by an arcade manager at a pinball tournament in NC.

The incident, and the way it was handled by the International Flipper Pinball Association, has fractured the community.

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For @nbcnews.com:
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

If we care about polarization, public discourse, and trust, understanding who’s actually making the content is as important as what they’re seeing.

When it’s time to brag about your work: How to define and measure impact Simple strategies for highlighting and talking about the power of your journalism.

Simple strategies for highlighting and talking about the power of your journalism rjionline.org/news/when-it...

🔔 Immigration enforcement reporting can be dangerous.

Learn how lessons from one community can apply elsewhere with local journalists @eltragon.bsky.social, @franciagarciah.bsky.social, @nigrotime.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social.

Feb. 5, 2 pm ET

RSVP: freedom.press/covering-immigration

Support the TJA Together, we can promote more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media while also supporting gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers. Join the TJA'...

We’re directly investing in trans journalists and accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities.

Support our work: www.transjournalists.org/donate/

‼️Applications are open for the inaugural TJA Reporting Fellowship!

Seven fellows will receive:

💰$5000 stipend over six months to offset reporting costs

👍🏾Dedicated mentorship and reporting guidance

🎯Targeted professional development

Find out more info www.transjournalists.org/reporting-fe....