Kae Petrin

When data reporter Kae Petrin analyzes complex datasets, they see firsthand where rigid institutional categories fail to capture the reality of queer lives and identities.

More than four in ten Americans personally know someone who is transgender, which means the majority of the country still relies entirely on the news for their introduction. But what exactly are those headlines teaching them? On this episode of The…

What’s the future of the public archive of Trans lives and stories as erasure and authoritarianism takes hold?

Getting breaking news election results out in local counties has become what feels like Bay City News reporter Ciara Zavala’s “life’s work.” The work has had its ups and downs—in 2024, her pipeline for live-scraping results broke on election

Learn how news outlets can effectively invest in LGBTQIA+ stories through this informative panel discussion hosted by the Maynard Institute.

Learn the basics of data exploration and data journalism

It is this or nothing when navigating the power structures of mass media. Episode Description In the politics of economy and corporate media it can be difficult to have much of a say in things even if your voice is among the most trusted of major

Atlantic City, N.J. — A photo series from the Miami Herald on ICE detentions, a Bloomberg investigation into deadly flaws of Tesla doors and a Baltimore Banner examination of failures in school transportation have been honored with Best of Show

Over 70 trans journalists and allies gathered for The Objective's first Trans Media Convening.

Two surveys of Americans, published just days apart, reveal the limitations and revelations of polling.

The Trans News Initiative leverages an open-source database to provide reports on popularity—and gaps—in transgender coverage.

A dozen journalists on the risks of working in the news industry—and how to ensure their safety.

Transgender news coverage surged in 2023 as lawmakers introduced a wave of anti-trans legislation, but new data shows that attention quickly dropped off—leaving much of the real-world impact on trans people underreported. The Trans News

The Trans News Initiative aims to give reporters a clear view of the gaps and trends shaping public understanding of trans communities.

Data Journalism in Dark Times: notes from the C+J keynotes I just returned from the Computation + Journalism Symposium in Miami, and I’m still processing the weight of what I heard. The four …

As misinformation rises and hostile policies spread across the country, the Trans Journalists Association is stepping into a critical leadership role. What began as an online support network has evolved into a national nonprofit pushing for

Investigar historias LGBTQ+ requiere andar entre escasez de datos, preocupaciones de seguridad y poco apoyo de las redacciones

Rising political backlash and harmful policies threaten queer lives. Covering systemic failures that affect LGBTQ+ people requires rigorous, sensitive reporting.

Across the country, news about transgender people is shaping how audiences understand gender, rights, and community life. With so much at stake — and with misinformation spreading fast — BMSG recently conducted a media analysis in collaboration with

Fresh data visuals in DataViz Weekly that invite a closer look and present information clearly.