The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 2hSupport our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 000
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 2hOur Latest: 📰 Idaho Teachers Being Trained to Spot and Report Trans Kids📰 📝: @jane.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comIdaho Teachers Being Trained to Spot and Report Trans KidsA training document at an Idaho school shows how the recently enacted “Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act” is being used to report kids attempting to socially transition. 110
Reposted by The NeedleThomas Dixon (25/86 ADHD meds) @thomasdixon-writer.bsky.social · 22hAs I read more of this and correlate with my struggles with suicidal thoughts due to the state of trans in the US, I begin to wonder: could negative coverage of trans issues contribute to trans suicide? I know I stopped my webcomic in 2025. How much did we lose cos Erin needed clout? 121
Reposted by The Needlejuno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 30/09/2026can i please have help getting some food i don't have groceries and am hungry my journalism is all free my tip links are in my bio if i wasn't trans id be employed. i apply for jobs around me in addition to jobs within my industry. i just don't get jobs 01919
Reposted by The Needlebutterfly. ☭ 🇵🇸🔻🇮🇪 @gothgf.rip · 01/10/2026Even setting aside the AI use (which I do think is bad), this is incredibly damning stuff. Completely inexcusable behaviour. 073
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 30/09/2026She's also misattributed statements by politicians. Many of her errors make things look worse for our community than they are. Support our journalism at theneedlenews.com/membershiptheneedlenews.comMembershipYou can pick the right paid membership tier for you below. 010
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 30/09/2026New Investigation: 📰 Erin Reed Has Been Hiding AI-Generated Text in Her Reporting For Years 📰 The Needle's evidence shows she has made a litany of errors this year alone, including deadnaming another trans journalist who hasn't published since. theneedlenews.com/2026/09/erin... 673
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The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 30/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 How We Did This: Erin Reed Has Been Hiding AI-Generated Text in Her Reporting For Years📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comHow We Did This: Erin Reed Has Been Hiding AI-Generated Text in Her Reporting For YearsA methods explanation for our latest big investigation: into Erin Reed and AI based journalism. 162
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 30/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 52 Unretracted False Statements in Erin Reed’s 2026 Reporting📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.com52 Unretracted False Statements in Erin Reed’s 2026 ReportingThese errors include deadnaming a fellow trans journalist who has not published since and often contribute to making things look worse than they are for our community. 430
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 23/09/2026In this op-ed Jane wrote, she explores what makes some trans people serve a government that hates them and the forces involved: propaganda, culture, and a service mindset. theneedlenews.com/2026/08/insi...theneedlenews.comInside the Mindset of a Trans Woman in the CIAThere aren't many new people like Julia Curlee entering public service, in no small part because we often aren't allowed to work there anymore. 102
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 23/09/2026This story is a good reminder that if the public knows about regulatory overreach, the public can swarm the comments and stall anti-trans action in its tracks. theneedlenews.com/2026/08/the-...theneedlenews.comThe Battle Against Proposed Estrogen Restrictions Was Fought By The Needle’s ReadersAnti-trans politics aren’t popular, and they aren't supported by the will of the people. 000
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 23/09/2026(SATIRE) "Like, that scene in Fight Club where Jared Leto got his face beat in – that’s what my dumpy looks like all the time. How am I supposed to fit the HRT Flock camera all up in that trunk?" The Rusty Needle's Latest: theneedlenews.com/2026/09/only...theneedlenews.comOnly Government-Approved Form of HRT Now Shoving Flock Camera Up Your Ass“The camera is AI-powered, uses existing Playstation Store infrastructure, is compatible with all “normal-sized” human rectums, and cannot be removed.” Washington, DC – An executive memo released by… 011
Reposted by The NeedleLydia Scribe @lydiascribe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026One of the greatest minds of our generation. Comedienne, leftist, absurdly busy podcaster. She does it all, ladies and germs! @postoctobrist.bsky.social 001
Reposted by The NeedleMark Rogaski @skogkatt.io · 22/09/2026November is, easily, one of my favorite podcasters. She doesn't rant often, but when she does it is divine. 052
Reposted by The NeedleNovember Kelly @postoctobrist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I still can’t believe Abi thought it was okay to threaten me with the prospect of panel shows 2886349
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 22/09/2026"James Bond is dead… for now. Podcaster November Kelly of “Kill James Bond” is just getting started." @killjamesbond.bsky.social is the podcast and follow November's work at @postoctobrist.bsky.social 1180
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 22/09/2026“In a just society she’d be presenting radio and panel shows on the BBC,” her Kill James Bond co-host Abigail Thorn said in an email. - The Needle's earlier profile of November Kelly Read the article at the link:theneedlenews.comNovember Reign“I’m trans in part because I believe in the hope of a better future. It’s why I do this. It’s why I do anything.” 210018
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 22/09/2026Seattle is making waves! Here is some much needed good news coverage for our community, from GCN: (Photo Courtesy Of Isaac Garcia / Pexels) gcn.ie/seattle-prot...gcn.ieSeattle adopts anti-discrimination protections for polyamory, pansexuality and asexualitySeattle City Council passed a measure to include polyamory, asexuality and pansexuality in the city’s list of protected classes. 05824
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 19/09/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 000
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The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 19/09/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 000
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The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 18/09/2026Yeah. We reported on this so people can act, if they choose to. The FDA petition hasn't happened yet because of pushback that followed our coverage. The same principle applies here. 000
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 17/09/2026Hi Ryan! The answers to your questions are within the retraction itself and our team members are listed on our website. Thank you for reaching out. ❤️ 101
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 17/09/2026That law skirting has been happening to serve the whims and agendas of political appointees. Per Wired's reporting, that's unprecedent for the Census Bureau. As we say in the article, this could be stopped with public pushback. That's why we covered it- if the public is informed, they can choose. 021
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 17/09/2026Prior censuses had trans people report their sex as it is, not as it was observed at birth as defined by Trump. That's a key difference. Another key difference is, as in Wired's reporting, which we cite, Census officials have already been skirting the law to access private information. Further.... 110
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 17/09/2026Some of you have expressed concerns with our census coverage. We wanted to clarify. As we say in the article, this crime has never been prosecuted but it remains enforceable. Also, prior to Trump's day one executive order, the government wasn't looking so narrowly at the definition of "sex". 210
Reposted by The NeedleGenderQueeries 🇨🇦 @genderqueeries.ca · 17/09/2026The Canadian census in 2021 (and the 2026 one) went even more in depth gathering gender and birth sex - data which will be used by a future right wing government to identify and take action against all trans people in the country, just like Japanese people in WW2 www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recen...www12.statcan.gc.caAge, Sex at Birth and Gender Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret age, sex at birth and gender data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concep... 011
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 17/09/2026Thanks for the question. Our satire section is clearly marked and separate from straight reporting. The point of The Needle is to build trans news and trans culture and having a dedicated space to both do news and not-news is one of the ways we're working towards that. 401
Reposted by The NeedleThe Needle @theneedlenews.com · 16/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 Trump Administration Proposes Forced Outing of all Transgender Americans on 2030 Census📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comTrump Administration Proposes Forced Outing of all Transgender Americans on 2030 CensusBy requiring trans people to identify themselves by their sex assigned at birth, and with a looming threat of prosecution for noncompliance, the Trump Administration is compelling every trans person to out themselves to the Federal Government. 173
Reposted by The NeedleResistMap @resistmap.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A young child unable to hug their parent. A father unable to feel his baby's first kicks. A family unable to hug goodbye before their loved one is deported without due process. All because CoreCivic banned contact visits at California City Detention Center. ✍️ Take action: hugsbeyondbars.org 022
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 16/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 Trump Administration Proposes Forced Outing of all Transgender Americans on 2030 Census📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comTrump Administration Proposes Forced Outing of all Transgender Americans on 2030 CensusBy requiring trans people to identify themselves by their sex assigned at birth, and with a looming threat of prosecution for noncompliance, the Trump Administration is compelling every trans person to out themselves to the Federal Government. 173
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 16/09/2026(SATIRE) The Rusty Needle's Recent Article by Danielle Tamara Schatten: Go to theneedle.news/hcv_JQnew to read the article!theneedle.news 010
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The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 16/09/2026(SATIRE) The Rusty Needle's Latest: 🤡Only Government-Approved Form of HRT Now Shoving Flock Camera Up Your Ass🤣 📝: Danielle Tamara Schattentheneedlenews.comOnly Government-Approved Form of HRT Now Shoving Flock Camera Up Your Ass 120
Reposted by The NeedlePsymposia @psymposia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We interviewed The Needle (@theneedlenews.com) about the anti-trans group, Society for Evidence Based Gender Medicine (SEGM), and their work with McMaster University. youtu.be/tDkvsrSUUdM?...youtu.beAnti-Trans Academia (w/ The Needle)YouTube video by Psymposia 063
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 11/09/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 020
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 11/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Bar Trans People from Security Clearances, Federal Jobs Requiring Mental Health Screenings📰 📝: @jane.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comNancy Mace Introduces Bill to Bar Trans People from Security Clearances, Federal Jobs Requiring Mental Health ScreeningsA bill like this would normally get called a ban in all but name; but since it is literally called the “Gender Delusion Disqualification Act”, it is, in essence, a ban in name as well. 184
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 03/09/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 020
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 03/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 New York Joins Lawsuit Against Trans Healthcare Restrictions After Years of Protests📰 📝: @jane.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comNew York Joins Lawsuit Against Trans Healthcare Restrictions After Years of ProtestsJoining this lawsuit is the most concrete step towards protecting trans care that the New York Attorney General's Office has taken since Trump entered office last year. 161
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 01/09/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 210
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 01/09/2026Our Latest: 📰 Retraction: Adam Proffitt is Not Personally Investigating Trans People in Bathrooms📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comRetraction: Adam Proffitt is Not Personally Investigating Trans People in BathroomsThe Needle is issuing a voluntary retraction for our article “Kansas' Investigations of Trans People in Bathrooms Personally Overseen by Democrat Appointee Adam Proffitt,” which was published Aug 22. We regret these mistakes. 222
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 31/08/2026With companies pushing Harry Potter merch and themed food, it's important to remember the harm Rowling continues to cause trans people. theneedlenews.comAmnesty International Forced to Apologize After Reporting on Rise in UK Anti-Queer GroupsJ.K. Rowling is offering to personally fund lawsuits against Amnesty on behalf of the organizations listed as an “Anti-rights group” in the report. 032
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 28/08/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 020
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 28/08/2026Our Latest: 📰 “And nothing can ever be the same”📰 📝: @theneedlenews.com“And nothing can ever be the same”On finally getting the right message from ‘Rocky Horror' 130
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 26/08/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 010
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 26/08/2026Our Latest: 📰 The Battle Against Proposed Estrogen Restrictions Was Fought By The Needle’s Readers📰 📝: @artemis.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comThe Battle Against Proposed Estrogen Restrictions Was Fought By The Needle’s ReadersAnti-trans politics aren’t popular, and they aren't supported by the will of the people. 130
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 25/08/2026Support our journalism at: theneedle.news/jointheneedlenews.comBecome a paid subscriber of The NeedleChoose the right tier for you- they start at 5 dollars a month 010
The Needle @theneedlenews.com · 25/08/2026Our Latest: 📰 Inside the Mindset of a Trans Woman in the CIA📰 📝: @jane.theneedlenews.comtheneedlenews.comInside the Mindset of a Trans Woman in the CIAThere aren't many new people like Julia Curlee entering public service, in no small part because we often aren't allowed to work there anymore. 131