The British press is not our friend. They, as a rule, do not publish anything, ever, favorable about trans folks, because those who control their content would very much prefer that we didn't exist.
So, if a reporter for, say, The Guardian wants to talk to you?
I know the prospect of being interviewed by Important People is exciting. I've been there! But always do your due diligence when a member of the press comes calling and see what sort of things they're responsible for writing before you agree to or say anything.
The 24-hour news cycle has brutalized journalism, and as a result of it we now live in a new age of yellow journalism and smear reporting. There are a few good eggs, but...
Signed: a professor in a journalism and technical comm program.
@Impossible_PhD
Out of curiosity, because I haven't learned yet about who the orgs are that are fighting the good fight in the UK, are there orgs that are organized enough to fight the good fight?
That are likely to be prepared for the inevitable? (because someone is going to talk).
I might want to follow them if they have a social media presence.
@Impossible_PhD remember you can record any conversation in which you are a participant to put as proof in court (at least in USA and Spain this applies) and can actually Sue them if they lie about the reason of the interview
@Impossible_PhD honestly I have never heard a british accent mention trans people in a non-discriminatory way. It seems like if someome is british and their voice is being recorded, they are required by law to make a negative joke about trans people.
Especially the tall asshole on the british car shows. Dude is obsessed.
@Impossible_PhD in my experience, if you are the target of a story, and refuse to speak to them, they'll just make stuff up, including quotes, anyway. I don't have a conclusion.
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