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Trans Journalists Report Harassment and Threats on Assignments

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. trans journalists report harassment, threats, and unsafe conditions while reporting.
Erin Reed says she has never met a trans journalist without harassment.
Orion Rummler of The 19th receives security briefings before in-person interviews and crowd reporting.
Lewis Raven Wallace urges directors to hold safety talks and provide mental-health days after assaults.
Tre’vell Anderson says newsrooms sideline trans reporters as a form of protection.

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U.S. trans journalists report harassment, threats, and unsafe conditions while reporting.
Erin Reed says she has never met a trans journalist without harassment.
Orion Rummler of The 19th receives security briefings before in-person interviews and crowd reporting.
Lewis Raven Wallace urges directors to hold safety talks and provide mental-health days after assaults.
Tre’vell Anderson says newsrooms sideline trans reporters as a form of protection.