The Telegraph's article by Suzanne Moore claims that the NHS's focus on transgender issues has led to more pregnant women dying. This is a harmful and misleading assertion because the study cited has nothing to do with transgender people. The article uses the study to stir up anti-trans sentiment, diverting attention from systemic issues affecting women's healthcare.
Trump's statement that the bathroom issue is a small matter and that it has torn the country apart is surprising because it contrasts with his previous campaign rhetoric. Trump has often used anti-trans issues to rally his base, but his recent comments suggest he may be reading the public sentiment and scaling back on this divisive rhetoric.
The shooting in Dunkirk, which killed five people, including two Iranian Kurdish migrants, has received limited media coverage. This is likely due to the shooter being a 22-year-old French national, not a migrant, which contrasts with the media's tendency to sensationalize incidents involving migrants. The lack of coverage highlights the chronic underreporting of violence against refugees and migrants.
Luigi Mangione's case has sparked a media storm due to the six-day manhunt, his manifesto, and the public's mixed reactions. His manifesto, which criticized the US healthcare system and corporate greed, resonated with many, leading to his heroization by some. The media's focus on his physical appearance and the memes surrounding him have overshadowed important policy discussions about healthcare and corporate accountability.
The media's focus on Jamila Jamil's comment, which was a simple 'a star is born,' is considered problematic because it distracts from more important issues. The comment was blown out of proportion, with headlines suggesting a major backlash, despite minimal actual criticism. This highlights the media's tendency to polarize stories and capitalize on controversy rather than addressing substantive issues.
Join Mathilda and Helena on their weekly news debriefs! We pick apart the most unhinged headlines and try to make sense of the mainstream media - helping you consume the news critically.
In our final News Watch before Christmas, we pick apart an outrageous claim in The Telegraph that the NHS 'catering to' transgender people is making more pregnant women die - a claim that is an opinion, but presented as fact. Plus, Trump is Time's Person of the Year - and he takes the time to speak about transgender 'bathroom issues' - though what he says might surprise you. Next, a shooting spree in Dunkirk that you probably didn't read about in the media. Is the media ignoring the targeting of two migrants? And finally, we have to talk about Luigi Mangione mania - the man who shot the UnitedHealthcare CEO - which has given cause to criticise across the political spectrum.
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