Vesper Henry | Media Matters for America

Vesper joined Media Matters for America in October 2022 as a researcher for the LGBTQ Program. They received a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in political science from the University of Georgia. They have bylines in The Red & Black and DEI organization Awesomely Authentic’s blog, as well as previous research experience with the Democratic Governors Association.

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Ohio legislator uses right-wing media to target trans journalist for her reporting on his anti-LGBTQ sermon

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Over a year after her last race against Lia Thomas, Riley Gaines has built a media career on the trans swimmer’s name

06/13/23 10:40 AM EDT
Most broadcast and cable networks covered violence against trans people in 2022 in reaction to the Club Q shooting — but at no other time

06/08/23 11:00 AM EDT
Businesses that bow to right-wing media's bigoted boycotts hurt LGBTQ people and profits

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Anti-democratic efforts to silence trans lawmakers and allies echo the right-wing media playbook

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Trans youth fight back as right-wing media’s culture war robs them of their childhood

04/19/23 2:41 PM EDT
Timeline: The unfolding saga between The Free Press and a Missouri gender clinic

04/13/23 4:31 PM EDT
Facts trump Ben Shapiro's feelings on social contagion theory of trans identity

03/22/23 3:20 PM EDT
Right-wing media rally behind Michael Knowles’ eliminationist anti-trans rhetoric

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The New York Times rejects calls for accountability after letters suggest anti-trans bias at the paper of record

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Right-wing media scramble to equate a peaceful protest for trans lives to the January 6 insurrection

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