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Can we talk about Pink News? Collecting examples of their propaganda.

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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 21:41

Today's article about the Fairplay for women advert repeats a non-attributable quote,
"Critics have accused the newspaper of taking money from the group to publish “anti-trans propaganda.”

www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/10/10/metro-newspaper-full-page-ad-attacking-transgender-reforms

It has struck me given the apparent regualarity with which MPs stand between the PN banners and the number of pro-trans-propaganda pieces that some consideration needs to be given to the influence the business and its owners and editors have.

thoughts? examples?

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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 22:18

There are some key ones though, for example spreading the belief that the women at the We Need To Talk at Westminster thought all trans people were 'parasites'.
That must have had an impact within the LGBT community
www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/03/15/anti-trans-activists-hit-out-at-parasitic-trans-people-at-event-in-parliament/

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Badgerthebodger · 10/10/2018 22:17

I’d love to see a montage. I could have a go, maybe, but I am a long way away from a graphic designer!

WTFisawomxn · 10/10/2018 22:12

I suspect if we picked out each individual example of their bias we would just re-create the whole site, TBH.

PencilsInSpace · 10/10/2018 22:10

'Critics have accused' = prxck news are the critics and they are doing the accusing (except when it's Kate. Kate is always good for a batshit quote).

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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 22:09

Didn't Teresa May speak at the PinkNews awards?

Yes its a speech that many TRAs are referencing.

www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/10/18/prime-minister-theresa-may-addresses-pinknews-awards/

Can we talk about Pink News? Collecting examples of their propaganda.
Can we talk about Pink News? Collecting examples of their propaganda.
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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 22:04

John Bercow The Speaker of the House of Commons for example.
He made a very partisan speech the week of the launch of the GRA consultation at a Pink News reception at Speaker's House.

www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/04/speaker-john-bercow-tells-pinknews-reception-2/

thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3298016-John-Bercows-rant-about-Gender-Critical-women

Can we talk about Pink News? Collecting examples of their propaganda.
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thehorseandhisboy · 10/10/2018 22:03

The last time I looked on the Pink News website, actual 'news' was somewhat lost among the adverts for banks, expensive shops and corporate experiences tbh.

WTFisawomxn · 10/10/2018 22:00

Didn't Teresa May speak at the PinkNews awards?

silentcrow · 10/10/2018 22:00

Who funds it and decides the editorial line?

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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 21:58

Have often wondered how one might make a montage of all of those surrounded by Pink News logos...

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R0wantrees · 10/10/2018 21:57

Given the content of Pink News, I always wonder why so many politicians are in such a hurry to receive Pink News Awards.

I had wondered the same.

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Melamin · 10/10/2018 21:54

Given the content of Pink News, I always wonder why so many politicians are in such a hurry to receive Pink News Awards.

Redkeyboard · 10/10/2018 21:47

Not meaning to be dismissive by the way. Your posts are hugely valuable Rowan.

I just think Pink News is an utterly lost cause.

Redkeyboard · 10/10/2018 21:46

Pink News has a definite influence and is an anti-women propaganda machine.

It’s not going to change though, and isn’t IPSO regulated.

I’d say analysing its bollocks is a waste of energy.

Starting up a women-friendly reality-friendly rival publication might make a good dent in its narratives.