Politics

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

In his first 10 days, Trump issued multiple executive orders that seek to change government policy around gender. Resources, questions, and ideas to help reporters unravel the flood.