Trans Journalists Association

@transjournalists.org

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Promoting more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media. Supporting gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers. https://linktr.ee/transjournalists Support us: https://bit.ly/tja_pride

Event poster for "Behind the Stories: Roundtable with TJA Pulitzer Finalists & Winners," featuring photos and names of five panelists, scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
Portrait of Khalil Dennis against a purple backdrop, wearing a green top and statement necklace, looking directly at the camera. Text describes their reporting project on how long COVID-related disability uniquely impacts trans communities. The caption highlights their work as a journalist and media maker focused on public health and marginalized voices.
Portrait of Ja’Loni Amor Owens sitting in warm sunlight, wearing a dark shirt and looking at the camera. Text identifies them as a fellow and describes their reporting project: an investigation into the hidden toll of anti-trans attacks in Texas. A longer caption notes their work as a Black queer Muslim facilitator, strategist, and writer focused on reproductive justice and transfeminism.
Graphic from the Trans Journalists Association announcing the “2026 Reporting Fellowship.” It features headshots of seven fellows arranged in two rows with their names: Ja’Loni Amor Owens, Aïcha Camara, Henry Carnell, H Conley, Khalil Dennis, Ana González Vilá, and Sahara I. Wailoo. The design includes a muted background with typewriter imagery and colorful accents.
Poster for a workshop titled "Incorporating Science into Any Beat" with The Open Notebook. Topics: using scientific evidence, evaluating claims, and best practices. Date: May 7, 12 PM PT. Hosted by Trans Journalists Association. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4sSX8oV
Text reads: Fund your professional development! Level Up. Apply now! transjournalists.org/level-up. Application cycle closes May 5, 2026 at 9am PT. Trans Journalists Association logo below.
Event poster for "Holding the Line" featuring images of four speakers (Zendaya Blossom, David Chiu, Honey Mahogany, and Per Sia) with event details for a trans rights discussion on April 28, 6 PM, at SF LGBT Center. Free RSVP. Hosted by TJA and Coyote Media Collective.
Event poster for "Holding the Line: Local Power, Federal Pressure, and the Fight for Trans Rights," on April 28 at 6pm, SF LGBT Center, free with RSVP. Hosted by Trans Journalists Association and Coyote.
Support This Work message encourages donations to the Trans Journalists Association, featuring a donation link and logo. Hands and heart icon included.
Infographic titled "Pop culture dominates trans coverage" highlights that "Pop culture & creativity" was the leading article theme 4 out of 5 years, making up about 25% of coverage. Despite more government-related events, pop culture receives more media attention, indicating increased trans visibility and vulnerability. Lists themes like trans identity, violence, public space, healthcare, transnationality, and resilience.
Infographic titled "Trans coverage isn't rare – it’s constant." It states 190,500+ articles from Jan 2020 to Oct 2025. Highlights 2,700+ average stories per month on trans communities, emphasizing regular news coverage and lived experiences.
Slide explaining the Trans News Initiative (TNI) as a first-of-its-kind, publicly accessible tool that tracks how trans rights and communities are covered in mainstream media. Includes a screenshot of a data visualization dashboard showing clustered topics and a timeline of news coverage.
Graphic from the Trans Journalists Association titled ‘The Trans News Initiative.’ Subheading reads: ‘Understanding the landscape of trans news coverage — and where major media is falling short.’ Includes the TJA logo and a link to www.transnewsinitiative.org.
Yellow flyer with white checkered flyer with details of the following information: Join us on Thursday, March 26, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET for “Finding the FOIA Freeway” This interactive workshop will guide journalists through the federal records request process, best practices to streamline request tracking, and more. RSVP: members.transjournalists.org/event-6611805
Text on a white background with a yellow-orange border reads: "WAYS TO SUPPORT DONATE: No amount is too small. All donations are tax-deductible & directly support our members. SHARE OUR STORY: Tell people in your life about us—those who can benefit from our work and those who can support and amplify our efforts. USE TJA RESOURCES: Our Trans News Initiative, Stylebook and Coverage Guide, and Workplace Resources Guide are free tools." The Trans Journalists Association logo is centered below the text.
Text on a white background with a yellow-orange border reads: "WAYS TO SUPPORT DONATE: No amount is too small. All donations are tax-deductible & directly support our members. SHARE OUR STORY: Tell people in your life about us—those who can benefit from our work and those who can support and amplify our efforts. USE TJA RESOURCES: Our Trans News Initiative, Stylebook and Coverage Guide, and Workplace Resources Guide are free tools." The Trans Journalists Association logo is centered below the text.
Text on a white background with a yellow-orange border reads: "We are building a future of journalism where stories about trans people are just, ethical, and informed by our leadership. SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT." The Trans Journalists Association logo is centered above the text.
A multicolored stream-graph shows the volume and themes of nearly 190,561 news articles about trans communities from 2020 to 2025, with peaks and dips across the years. The image includes the Trans News Initiative logo in the upper left, and logos of the collaborative partners - Trans Journalists Association, the University of Miami School of Communication, and Polygraph data team.
Bar graph depicting sources for articles covering anti-trans executive orders. From left to right, 78% quoted politicians or officials, 30% quoted trans people, 22% quoted both officials and trans people, and 6% quoted trans youth.
screenshot of campaign progress with 69 donations
Text reads "Ways to support: Donate: Tax deductible. No amount is too small. Share our story: Tell the people in your life who can benefit and support. Use TJA resources: Our Stylebook and Coverage Guide and Workplace Resources Guide are free tools." The tri-colored TJA logo is at the bottom of the image on a turquoise and purple gradient background.
Large text reads "How we've been reclaiming trans narratives" Small text below reads "Since 2020" The tri-colored TJA logo is at the bottom of the image on a turquoise and purple gradient background.
Image of a mercury thermometer with a $ on the bottom. On the right side are tick marks from $1,000-10,000. The thermometer is filled in red up to slightly above the halfway mark (roughly $5,400). Text above reads "Help us reach our goal!" TJA tri-colored logo is in the bottom right corner.
Large text reads "This work has never been more urgent." Small text below reads "Help sustain our efforts for another five years and beyond." The TJA logo in teal, purple, and orange is below the text.
Large text reads "Reclaiming trans narrative" Small text below reads "Since 2020" The TJA logo in teal, purple, and orange is below the text.
Hannah Arendt, who fled Germany in 1933, later wrote that long before Jews, Roma, gays, Communists and others could be herded into death camps, they had to be “denationalized” — excluded from the society that guaranteed their legal rights. Enlightenment thinkers had posited that just by virtue of existing, each person has inalienable rights. Arendt, however, observed that the “right to have rights” could be guaranteed only by a political community. Without a state to claim them as their own, people have no laws, no courts and no political mechanisms for protecting rights.
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Text on a purple and white background reads: Kae Petrin, they/ze/hir, TJA co-founder and co-executive director, “This organization started as four-dozen journalists in a support channel. It’s pretty astonishing that we’ve grown from an all-volunteer team with a few thousand dollars, to hiring actual staff, in less than two years. That’s thanks to the dedication of trans journalists who built space for ourselves in journalism.” Petrin’s headshot is to the right of the text
text on a purple and white background reads: Tre'vell Anderson, they/them, TJA co-executive director, “I’m honored to be joining the TJA as co-director, especially at this pivotal time for our community. I look forward to working with Kae and the Board to continue serving our members’ needs and fulfilling the organization’s mission of promoting more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities in the media.” Anderson's headshot is to the right of the text.
Headshots of Tre'vell Anderson (left) and Kae Petrin (right) on a light purple background with text "Introducing the new TJA co-executive directors!" underneath. The TJA logo is in the bottom right corner.
Flyer for 9th to 12th graders interested in journalism
Image that shows a stylized phone looking at a webpage titled "Workplace Resources Guide." NEW! TJA Workplace Resources Guide. Featuring: holistic safety guide, trans-inclusive workplace policies, cybersecurity and legal resources.
Screenshot of a PayPal email that says the trans Journalists association has received a grant for $1
Text on top left side of graphic reads "Jireh Deng" in large text. Below in smaller text reads "Co-director of AAJA's LGBTQ Affinity Group. Multimedia journalist and filmmaker." On the bottom left side, text reads "My name is Jireh Deng, and I'm a multimedia journalist and filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles. I'm very excited to announce that I'll be starting with Business Insider in February of next year and moving to New York! I'll be working on the economy team, writing about everything from consumer habits to the federal government. I just finished a 13-month fellowship at the Los Angeles Times, where I was producing short docs and covering breaking news for the paper." In bottom right corner of the graphic is an image of Jireh Deng smiling. They have short black hair and round glasses and are wearing a pink jacket.
Screenshot: Giving Tiers $10 helps TJA serve timely, relevant news and skill-development opportunities to LGBTQ+ journalists and media communicators. $15 creates opportunities for TJA to host community events to bring you resources to learn more about accurate coverage of trans issues in the media. $25 aids quick response coverage advice during breaking news on trans issues that inform the whole journalism industry. $50 supports the creation of The TJA Stylebook and Coverage Guide, a tool for reporters, editors, and journalists to improve news coverage of trans people and issues. $100 connects trans journalists who want to develop their skills to TJA fellowship opportunities.
QR code for TJA resume workshops next week
On the left, an image of a person's eye with rainbow facepaint, the Trans Journalists Association logo is in the bottom left corner. On the right, text reads "Seeing trans issues through trans eyes matter. Support trans journalists. Support trans journalism."
Image of event ad for TJA resume workshops on April 4 and April 9, with Emma Carew Grovum and Benét J Wilson.
Event description for a webinar on 2/27. This three-hour interactive workshop will teach you the cross-beat complexities of news stories about trans people and their access to healthcare, education, and public accommodations.
Image of the Gender Queer cover, a book by Maia Kobabe.
February 27 workshop at bit.ly/rjitransworkshop has a scholarship opportunity through Kimbap Media. Email michelle@kimbap-media.com with your resume and a brief statement about why you're interested with subject line TJA election training scholarship.
Beyond the “culture war”: How to cover trans issues well in an election year Workshop date: Feb 27, 1-4pm CT Registration fee: $35 Instructor: Trans Journalists Association link: bit.ly/rjitransworkshop
Purple "ticket" that reads "TJA LAUNCH50 for 50% off your first job posting. transjournalists.org/jobs", with a rip-off ticket stub that reads "50% off"
Screenshot of TJA's job board
This Trans Day of Remembrance, consider these stories about trans lives and communities on a purple background with the TJA logo