The article discusses the inconsistent treatment of right-wing disinformation by corporate media, particularly regarding health claims. It highlights a recent press conference featuring Donald Trump and others who falsely claimed that acetaminophen could cause autism in pregnant women, emphasizing how quickly media dispelled this misinformation. In contrast, the author argues that corporate media has failed to debunk similar disinformation around transgender health care, treating anti-trans advocates as credible despite a lack of evidence.
The piece points out that anti-trans activists often invoke a higher prevalence of autism in the trans community to justify their agenda, paralleling how both groups seek to undermine the autonomy of marginalized people. The author longs for media fairness in acknowledging falsehoods about trans health and stands in solidarity with autistic individuals against discriminatory health policies. The article concludes with a call to support independent journalism that counters misinformation and advocates for marginalized communities.
