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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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
Seen but not heard: The New York Times failed to quote trans people in two-thirds of stories on anti-trans legislation in a one-year period

03/26/24 10:01 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
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters campaigned with influencer rejected by school system for video encouraging anti-trans violence

02/28/24 10:33 AM EST
Right-wing media defend The New York Times amid criticism over coverage of the trans community

02/22/24 10:18 AM EST
Right-wing media wield detransitioners to bolster anti-trans campaign ahead of 2024 election

01/25/24 11:05 AM EST
Right-wing media are comparing gender-affirming care to lobotomies

12/06/23 2:25 PM EST
Right-wing media spread misinformation on proposed Michigan hate crime law

07/21/23 11:30 AM EDT
The Daily Wire employs deceptive recruitment tactics for anti-trans basketball “comedy”

07/13/23 11:33 AM EDT
Ohio legislator uses right-wing media to target trans journalist for her reporting on his anti-LGBTQ sermon

06/15/23 11:11 AM EDT
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