Alyssa Tirrell | Media Matters for America

Alyssa Tirrell is a researcher in the LGBTQ program at Media Matters, where she has worked since October 2022. She has a bachelor's degree in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Hispanic Studies from Davidson College.

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Bomb threats follow Libs of TikTok's campaign against Planet Fitness

04/05/24 11:32 AM EDT
Right-wing media attack LGBTQ-affirming Christians and churches

04/04/24 9:49 AM EDT
Right-wing media melt down over Easter and Trans Day of Visibility falling on the same day

04/02/24 4:02 PM EDT
Most cable news segments on anti-trans legislation in 2023 did not include the voices of trans people

03/19/24 10:00 AM EDT
In 2023, most mainstream TV news coverage of anti-trans violence hit an all-time low. Fox News’ attacks on victims hit an all-time high.

03/14/24 10:21 AM EDT
“Is there a law against lying?” Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik refuses to remove post accusing innocent trans woman of school shooting

02/26/24 2:04 PM EST
Right-wing media’s backlash against a trans-inclusive USA Boxing policy has fueled a proposed federal ban on trans athletics

02/21/24 12:05 PM EST
Right-wing media say Nikki Haley is too soft on trans people as presidential primary moves to Granite State

01/23/24 5:15 PM EST
Right-wing media turned on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after he vetoed a ban on trans athletes and gender-affirming care for youth

01/10/24 9:28 AM EST
Right-wing media boost anti-LGBTQ outrage against Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

11/16/23 12:31 PM EST
TIMELINE: The impact of Libs of TikTok told through the educators, health care providers, librarians, LGBTQ people, and institutions that have been harassed and violently threatened

11/02/23 8:29 AM EDT
Mainstream media should report on new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s extensive history of anti-LGBTQ extremism

10/26/23 4:49 PM EDT