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Resources for covering Trump counterterrorism strategy
The Trump administration’s counterterrorism strategy and officials describing the strategy have invoked misinformation related to transgender people and “left-wing violence.” The Trans Journalists Association strongly cautions newsrooms and journalists reporting on the strategy’s release to avoid perpetuating inaccurate claims about acts of mass violence committed in the United
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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
Brush up on your investigative journalism skills
Rewatch the TJA's recent webinars on investigations - for freelancers and for journalists new to the form. Skill-up your understanding of scope, sourcing and publishing an investigation.
Meet our new program director, and beef up your investigative skills
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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.
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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
