Wonkette is an American blog. Their coverage of transgender topics is consistently supportive. Wonkette is known for its satire, irreverent tone, and progressive perspective.
Background
Founded in 2004 by Ana Marie Cox, Wonkette originally focused on Washington, D.C. gossip and insider politics, blending reporting with humor and snark. It was part of Gawker Media.
Over time, it expanded to covering national politics, public policy, culture, and media, with a strong emphasis on liberal and left-leaning viewpoints.
Wonkette shifted from a standalone website to a reader-supported Substack.
Contributors
Full-time staff
- Rebecca Schoenkopf: Editor, publisher, and primary writer
- “Doktor Zoom”
- Evan Hurst
- Robyn Pennacchia
- Marcie Jones
Freelancers
- “Cakes We Like”
- “Hooper”
- “Martini Ambassador”
- “Ziggy Wiggy”
- Sara Benincasa
- Dominic Gwinn
- Gary Legum
- Erik Loomis
- Michael Mora
Historic contributors include:
Resources
Substack (substack.com)
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
InfluenceWatch (influencewatch.org)
- Wonkette
- influencewatch.org/organization/wonkette
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The Week is a media organization that publishes weekly summaries of the news and a more frequently updated website. AllSides rates its political bias as “lean left.” Their coverage of trans topics is generally neutral, though they have published pieces critical of transgender activism by Damon Linker.
Background
The Weekâs British version began in 1995 and the American version began in 2001. Their editorial approach is rooted in curation: instead of producing all original reporting, its editors gather, filter, and synthesize coverage from hundreds of reputable newspapers, websites, magazines, and other media They present multiple viewpoints, including liberal, conservative, libertarian, and others, on the weekâs biggest stories.
References
AllSides: The Week – News https://www.allsides.com/news-source/the-week-bias
Selected coverage
Linker, Damon (October 26, 2021). Why does wokeness drive me crazy? The Week https://theweek.com/feature/1006394/why-does-wokeness-drive-me-mad
Staff report (October 24, 2021). The controversy over trans teens. Should young people with gender dysphoria be prescribed puberty blockers and hormones? The Week https://theweek.com/life/1006253/the-controversy-over-trans-teens
Linker, Damon (July 12, 2019). Liberals’ astonishingly radical shift on gender. The Week https://theweek.com/articles/852090/liberals-astonishingly-radical-shift-gender
Ishwar, Shivani (July 10, 2018). New study reveals health risks associated with transgender women’s hormone therapy. The Week https://theweek.com/speedreads/784076/new-study-reveals-health-risks-associated-transgender-womens-hormone-therapy
Linker, Damon (March 9, 2018) The egregious overreach of transgender activism. The Week https://theweek.com/articles/759763/egregious-overreach-transgender-activism
Resources
The Week (theweek.com)
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The Washington Times is a conservative American media organization. Its coverage of transgender topics is consistently negative.
Background
The Washington Times was founded in 1982 by Sun Myung Moon, the leader of the Unification Church. Established to provide an alternative to mainstream U.S. newspapers, particularly The Washington Post, it has focused on national politics, foreign policy, and social issues from a right-leaning perspective. The paper gained influence during the Reagan era.
Over time, The Washington Times faced persistent financial and operational challenges. These led to repeated ownership changes, heavy financial subsidies from church-affiliated organizations, layoffs, and restructuring efforts. The paper has periodically reduced its print footprint and shifted resources toward digital publishing. It is generally viewed as a niche outlet that has survived through institutional support and adaptation rather than sustained commercial success.
Resources
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
The Washington Times (washingtontimes.com)
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WorldNetDaily is an American far-right media organization. Its coverage of transgender topics is consistently anti-transgender.
Background
WorldNetDaily (WND) was founded in 1997 by Joseph Farah. It was a pioneering force in online conservative media. In its early years, the site drew significant traffic by publishing hard-right commentary, culture-war stories, and conspiracy-driven narratives, most notably its promotion of the false âbirtherâ claims about President Barack Obama. At its peak in the late 2000s, WND claimed millions of monthly readers and substantial revenue from advertising, book sales, and fundraising.
However, WNDâs influence sharply declined as major platforms such as Google and Facebook reduced the visibility of misinformation-heavy outlets. The loss of audience and advertising revenue forced layoffs and a shift toward aggressive fundraising appeals to survive.
Resources
Soouthern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org)
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
SourceWatch (sourcewatch.org)
WorldNetDaily (wnd.com)
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LinkTree (linktr.ee)
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Gettr (gettr.com)
Truth Social (truthsocial.com)
Rumble (rumble.com)
The Gateway Pundit is a far-right American group blog. Their coverage of transgender topics is consistently negative.
Background
The Gateway Pundit was founded in 2004 by Jim Hoft and is based in St. Louis. The Gateway Pundit is widely regarded by media analysts, factâchecking organizations, and independent observers as unreliable and prone to misinformation. It has published numerous false or misleading stories and conspiracy theories. Hoftâs Twitter account was permanently suspended in 2021 for repeated violations of civic integrity policies, and Google demonetized the site due to violations of its misinformation rules. The publication has also faced multiple defamation lawsuits from individuals it falsely accused in its reporting.
References
Knauth, Dietrich (July 26, 2024). Far-right Gateway Pundit kicked out of bankruptcy, exposing it to lawsuits. Reuters https://www.reuters.com/legal/far-right-gateway-pundit-kicked-out-bankruptcy-exposing-it-lawsuits-2024-07-25/
Koebler, Jason (June 10, 2024). Gateway Pundit Bankruptcy Is a ‘Delay Tactic,’ Election Workers Suing the Company Say. 404 Media https://www.404media.co/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-is-a-delay-tactic-election-workers-suing-the-company-say/
Zeng, J., & SchĂ€fer, M. S. (2021). Conceptualizing âDark Platformsâ. Covid-19-Related Conspiracy Theories on 8kun and Gab. Digital Journalism, 9(9), 1321â1343. https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2021.1938165
Wiggins, B. E. (2020). Boogaloo and Civil War 2: Memetic antagonism in expressions of covert activism. New Media & Society, 23(11), 3179â3205. https://doi.org/10.1177/1461444820945317
Goodyear, M. (2020). Is There No Way to the Truth? Copyright Liability as a Model for Restricting Fake News. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3647504
Ognyanova, K., Lazer, D., Robertson, R. E., & Wilson, C. (2020). Misinformation in action: Fake news exposure is linked to lower trust in media, higher trust in government when your side is in power. Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review. https://doi.org/10.37016/mr-2020-024
Bucy, E. P., & Newhagen, J. E. (2019). Fake News Finds an Audience. In Journalism and Truth in an Age of Social Media (pp. 201â222). Oxford University PressNew York. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190900250.003.0014
Borchers, Callum (January 20, 2017). Blog known for spreading hoaxes says it will have a correspondent in Trump White House. Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/20/blog-known-for-spreading-hoaxes-says-it-will-have-a-correspondent-in-trump-white-house/
Resources
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Politifact (politifact.com)
The Gateway Pundit (thegatewaypundit.com)
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The Fiscal Times is an American media organization. Their coverage of transgender topics has been generally fair and accurate.
Background
The Fiscal Times focuses on fiscal policy, government budgets, economic trends, taxes, healthcare funding, and related public policy issues. Founded in 2010 with initial funding from investment banker Peter G. Peterson, the outlet aims to provide insight into how fiscal issues affect both the economy and everyday consumers. Its editorial headquarters are in New York City and Washington, D.C.
Articles include news snd analysis of fiscal challenges like national debt, entitlement reform, taxation, and economic policy debates. Thir general bias is center-right, which is most clear in their opinion pieces.
Selected articles
Braverman, Beth (July 26, 2017). How Much Do Transgender Soldiers Really Cost the US Military? Fiscal Times https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2017/07/26/How-Much-Do-Transgender-Soldiers-Really-Cost-US-Military
Garver, Rob (July 26, 2017). Trumpâs Transgender Ban Is About Costs — Just Not the Ones He Claims. Fiscal Times https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2017/07/26/Trump-s-Trans-Ban-Was-About-Costs-Just-Not-Ones-He-Claimed
Dent, Millie (August 14, 2015). Hereâs How Much It Would Cost the Military to Provide Transition Care to Transgender Troops. Fiscal Times https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2015/08/14/Here-s-How-Much-It-Would-Cost-Military-Provide-Transition-Care-Transgender-Troops
Resources
The Fiscal Times (thefiscaltimes.com)
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The Financial Times (FT) is a Japanese-owned British media organization that specializes in business and economic news. Their coverage of trans topics is generally fair and accurate.
Background
Established in 1888 as the Financial News, it merged with the Financial Times in 1945 and has since become a leading global source for financial journalism. The newspaper is recognized for its comprehensive coverage of international markets, companies, economic policy, and investment trends. The print edition is known for its distinctive light pink pages.
The FT operates in both print and digital formats, with its online edition offering real-time news, data, opinion, and multimedia content. Its subscription model, emphasizing premium content and in-depth reporting, has been central to its financial sustainability in an era of declining print circulation. The newspaper also produces special reports, rankings, and events, such as the FT Global Boardroom series.
Owned by Nikkei Inc. since 2015, the FT has expanded its international presence, maintaining offices in major financial hubs including New York, Hong Kong, and Paris. It is known for its rigorous editorial standards, investigative reporting, and commentary on economic and geopolitical issues.
Resources
Financial Times (ft.com)
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TikTok (tiktok.com)
Forbes is an American business media organization. Their coverage of trans people has been generally fair and accurate.
Background
Founded in 1917 by B.C. Forbes and Walter Drey, the publication is known for its coverage of finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. Forbes publishes articles on a wide range of subjects, including entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, and lifestyle, and it is especially noted for its lists and rankings, such as the Forbes 400 (wealthiest Americans) and the annual list of billionaires.
Forbesâ self-publishing platform, including BrandVoice, lets experts and writers post directly on Forbes.com. It expands coverage in business, tech, and lifestyle while generating revenue through sponsored content. Though criticized for limited editorial oversight, the platform is a key part of Forbesâ digital strategy and online presence.
References
Solomon, Brian (September 16, 2013). Jennifer Pritzker Becomes First Transgender Billionaire. Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2013/09/16/jennifer-pritzker-becomes-first-transgender-billionaire/
Resources
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Frontiers is an American LGBTÂ media organization based in Southern California that was in business from 1981 to 2016.
The Man Who Would Be Queen (2003)
A reviewer for the Southern California LGBT magazine Frontiers reviewed the 2003 book The Man Who Would Be Queen:
All of Baileyâs musings are interesting and provocative, and his evidence is often powerful⊠Bailey has written a book worth reading. âŠit will have its readers, both pro and con, thinking and talking…
â Frontiers, March 14, 2003 frontiersnewsmagazine.com
The review was cited by the book’s publisher in promotional materials.
Resources
Frontiers (frontiersnewsmagazine.com) [archive}
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
CounterPunch is an American media organization. It is a left-wing online magazine and print newsletter that publishes political commentary, investigative journalism, and critiques of mainstream media.
Their coverage of transgender people has been generally fair and accurate, but they have also published a number of gender critical feminists as part of their “contrarian” ethos, including Elizabeth Hungerford, Derrick Jensen, Robert Jensen, Lierre Keith, and Julian Vigo.
Background
CounterPunch was created as a newsletter in 1993 by investigative reporter Ken Silverstein. In 1994 Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair joined as co-editors. CounterPunch has positioned itself as a platform for contrarian perspectives, covering topics such as U.S. foreign policy, corporate power, environmental issues, and social movements. Its editorial stance emphasizes skepticism toward both mainstream liberal and conservative narratives.
The publication has an eclectic mix of contributors, ranging from established journalists to independent analysts. Following Cockburnâs death in 2012, St. Clair continued as the primary editor. Over time, CounterPunch has developed a reputation for providing space to controversial or radical viewpoints, including critiques of neoliberalism, imperialism, and identity politics.
Selected anti-trans coverage
Jensen, Robert (April 4, 2025). Academic Freedom Under Attack: From the Government But Also From Within. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (February 18, 2025). Understanding Biology â Biological Essentialism. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (July 31, 2024). What Is Cancel Culture, and Is It a Good Thing? Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (May 24, 2024). Radical Feminism and the Failures of the Left. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (January 2, 2023). Drag Story Hour and Cultural Appropriation. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (July 8, 2021). Making Sense of Sex and Gender. Counterpunch
Vigo, Julian (February 11, 2020). How Privilege and Woke Politics are Destroying the Left. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (July 15, 2020). âCancel Cultureâ Cannot Erase a Strong Argument. Counterpunch
Vigo, Julian (February 26, 2019). Why We Canât Have Nice Things: The Crisis of Online Feminism Today. Counterpunch
Vigo, Julian (June 15, 2018). On the Smearing of Jordan Peterson: On Dialogue and Listening. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (May 18, 2018). Neither cis nor TERF. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (June 5, 2017). Can We Talk? How Dogma Degrades Democracy. Counterpunch
Vigo, Julian (August 25, 2014). Dispelling Fictions and Disrupting Hashtags. Counterpunch
Jensen, Robert (June 13, 2014). Some Basic Propositions About Sex, Gender and Patriarchy. Counterpunch
Hungerford, Elizabeth (August 2, 2013). Sex is Not Gender. Counterpunch https://www.counterpunch.org/2013/08/02/sex-is-not-gender/
Keith, Lierre; Jensen, Derrick (June 21, 2013). The Emperorâs New Penis. Counterpunch
Resources
Counterpunch (counterpunch.org)
Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
InfluenceWatch (influencewatch.org)