As reported by Media Matters, Fox News writers often use the terms “sex change” or “sex reassignment” instead of “gender-affirming care.” The former has been deemed outdated by LGBTQ+ activists, advocacy groups, and the AP itself. For example, Fox altered a quote from an Oregon state senator to make it more appealing (or off-putting) to its readers. According to critics, Fox News’ use of AP articles without disclosing the changes hides the real impact of legislation removing treatment options for transgender youth. “Customers have the ability to adjust AP headlines and stories as long as the changes do not impact the accuracy or facts of the AP journalism,” a spokesperson told Media Matters. Sometime after the initial publication of this article, Fox News corrected the story to reflect the original quote.

Source: Fox News June 22, 2023 22:42 UTC