Transgender journalists have faced challenges reporting on LGBTQ+ issues, particularly with the recent actions of the Trump administration. Many journalists, including Gwen Howerton, emphasize their personal connection to these issues, enabling them to cover them authentically. However, the toll of reporting on community threats is psychologically exhausting. The commitment to journalism within the LGBTQ+ community has intensified as they respond to governmental policies impacting their rights. There is a heightened sense of responsibility to advocate for and accurately represent their community's struggles while enduring emotional strain.
"It was something that I found myself uniquely able to do in a way that a lot of my cisgender, heterosexual colleagues could not do."
"It's important to be covering that, but it's also just mentally really exhausting."
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