them media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give them one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. We have seen it on 22 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is them biased?
The rating organisations do not give them one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is them left or right?
The rating organisations do not give them one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is them reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for them are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What them has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with them’s own report linked underneath.
Nicki Minaj shared an AI‑generated picture of a pink‑suited Chucky doll bearing a “Vote Red” badge. Filmmaker Don Mancini replied on X, noting the character has a trans child and is anti‑ICE. The post came as Democrats regained control of Congress and Minaj’s 2024 singles charted on Billboard.
them reported it asChucky Creator Don Mancini Dunks on Franchise Fan Nicki Minaj After Blue Tsunami (opens them in a new tab)
Maura Healey has won re-election as governor of Massachusetts, securing a second term. She defeated Republican challenger Michael Minogue. Healey previously served two terms as the state's attorney general.
them reported it asTina Kotek, Oregon’s First Lesbian Governor, Wins Reelection (opens them in a new tab)
Democrat Joanna Mendoza has declared victory in Arizona's Congressional District 6, leading Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani with 56.7% of the vote. The race is too close to call, according to the Associated Press. The contest has focused on social programs and tax cuts.
them reported it asQueer Marine Veteran JoAnna Mendoza Flips Arizona House Seat, Defeating Republican Juan Ciscomani (opens them in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
them reported it asPatrick Stewart "Treasured" LGBTQ+ People; They Felt the Same (opens them in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump confirmed he may move the White House press corps to a different location. He dismissed reports that he planned to remove the press room and restore a historic swimming pool, calling such an idea 'stupid'.
them reported it asNicki Minaj Floated as Trump’s Next Press Secretary. Now, the Internet Thinks She’s a Loser (opens them in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from former National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, who challenged her dismissal by President Donald Trump. The court's decision upholds a lower court's ruling that validated Trump's executive authority in the firing.
them reported it asSupreme Court Rejects Trump’s "Dangerous" Push to Cut Off Medical Care for Transgender Prisoners (opens them in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance made remarks about Democratic candidate James Talarico's search history, focusing on transgender kids and drag queens. Vance's comments have drawn criticism, with some outlets calling them homophobic and unfounded.
them reported it asJ.D. Vance, Who Has Literally Cross-Dressed, Suggests James Talarico Is Gay (opens them in a new tab)
President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's Senate seat, on Truth Social. Andrews responded by focusing on economic issues. The comments drew condemnation from figures including former Governor David Beasley and Senator Chuck Schumer.
them reported it asDemocrat Annie Andrews Responded to Trump’s T-Slur Tirade by Calling Trans Women “Biological Men” (opens them in a new tab)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
them reported it asTexas AG Ken Paxton Disses Trump on Hot Mic After President Insinuates He’s Ugly (opens them in a new tab)
A federal judge dismissed Riley Gaines' Title IX lawsuit against the NCAA. The judge ruled the NCAA does not receive federal funding, making it exempt from Title IX. Gaines plans to appeal the decision.
them reported it asFederal Judge Dismisses Grifter Riley Gaines’ Lawsuit Against NCAA’s Trans-Inclusive Policies (opens them in a new tab)
The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded the 2024 Biden-era Title IX regulations, reinstating the 2020 interpretation that defines sex as male or female. The move removes protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity, drawing criticism and praise.
them reported it asTrump Strips Biden-Era LGBTQ+ Language From Title IX Rules. Advocates Warn of Far-Reaching Damage (opens them in a new tab)
Senator Tommy Tuberville claimed that airline pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers are part of the furry community. He linked this to transgenderism and suggested it posed a danger to air travel.
them reported it asSen. Tommy Tuberville Calls Trans People “Deranged” and Rants About Furry Pilots in Bizarre Speech (opens them in a new tab)
At least six major hospitals have agreed to stop providing gender-affirming hormones and surgery to transgender minors. They will instead make payments to the federal government for patients seeking to reverse these treatments, according to Justice Department settlements.
them reported it asTwo More Hospitals Strike DOJ Deals to End Gender-Affirming Care for Minors (opens them in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
them reported it asMitch McConnell Finally Returned to Senate — to Cast the Deciding Vote for an Anti-Trans Judge (opens them in a new tab)
Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States after being detained by ICE. In a recent interview, the commentator expressed shame over his past support for Donald Trump and described his arrest as being akin to that of a gang member.
them reported it asFreshly Deported ‘Ex-Gay’ Hypocrite Milo Yiannopoulos Regrets Trump. Admits He’s Gay & Still Married to a Man (opens them in a new tab)
Police in Tucson, Arizona, are investigating a shooting outside a gay bar as a possible hate crime. Three people, including the shooter, died in the incident. The suspect was found with a note listing LGBTQIA+-associated businesses.
them reported it asLGBTQ+ Arizonans Gather in Mourning and Defiance After Deadly Gay Bar Shooting (opens them in a new tab)
Hunter Biden described himself as '48.6% gay' during a comedy podcast interview with Luke Beasley on 16 August 2026. The remark, which fluctuated between 47% and 48.5% during the exchange, was part of a broader discussion on personal and political topics. No left- or centre-rated outlet covered the story.
them reported it asHunter Biden Comes Out as 48.5% Gay (opens them in a new tab)
Actor Luke Evans shared a letter he wrote to Tim Curry three weeks before the Rocky Horror Show star's death. Evans, who played Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, called Curry a "force" and an inspiration.
them reported it asLuke Evans Shares Touching Tribute to Tim Curry: "A Bright Fierce Flame" (opens them in a new tab)
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked Fox News host Jesse Watters if he was circumcised during an interview. The question came as they discussed gender-affirming care for minors, with El-Sayed defending his position by comparing it to circumcision.
them reported it asJesse Watters Wanted to Debate Trans Kids’ Bodies — Until Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Asked About His (opens them in a new tab)
Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky after a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Freedom, who declared himself eligible for the WNBA draft identifying as a woman, was wearing a shirt with a definition of 'woman'.
them reported it asEnes Kanter Freedom’s Desperate Attempt at Transphobic Trolling Gets Him Ejected From WNBA Game (opens them in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
- Media Bias/Fact CheckhighCheck it
Who owns it
- equalprideOtherdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
- Official site
- them.us
- Seen publishing on
- them.us
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 22
- Reports listed
- 22
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
21 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 5 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and them ran the story anyway.
Across the 22 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than them’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 16 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 7 October 2026.
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