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New York Magazine Features Elliot Page on Cover of First ‘Men's Style’ Issue
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Covered by 4 outlets, all right-leaning.
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New York Magazine released its first-ever standalone “Men's Style” issue, which includes transgender actor Elliot Page appearing shirtless on one of four covers. The magazine's editors described the issue as a continuation of decades of coverage on men's fashion, referencing past features going back to 1971. Page's inclusion drew reaction online, with some commentators questioning the choice given Page's gender identity. Coverage of the story so far comes from right-leaning outlets, several of which characterized the reaction as critical or negative, though the magazine itself has not issued further comment beyond the issue's introductory text.
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New York Magazine published its first standalone “Men's Style” issue with four different covers.
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One cover features transgender actor Elliot Page shirtless/partially nude.
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The magazine's introduction to the issue references its history of men's fashion coverage dating back to 1971 and 1996 features.
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The cover generated reaction and debate online, described variously as critical, mixed, or fierce by different outlets.
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the center
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the right
4 outlets · 2 opinion
Right-leaning outlets uniformly note Page's transgender identity and shirtless appearance in their headlines, with some opinion outlets (Daily Wire, Townhall, TheBlaze) adding mocking or critical framing while straight-news outlets (Fox News, Washington Times) describe the cover more neutrally as having drawn online reaction or debate.
Elliot Page on cover of New York magazine's first Men's Style issue draws mixed reaction online
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trans-identifying actressmany online were not impressedgets TORCHEDerasing women
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trans-identifying actressMore neutral: actor
Modifies a neutral occupational term with a phrase that casts doubt on the subject's stated gender identity.
…an issue dedicated to men’s fashion — and included topless photos of trans-identifying actress Elliot Page.
Used byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)
Vague attribution
many online were not impressedMore neutral: some social media users criticized the choice
Attributes a negative reaction to an unspecified, unquantified group of people.
…"most stylish" men at the Russian and Turkish Baths in New York City, but many online were not impressed.
Used byTheBlaze (Far Right)
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gets TORCHEDMore neutral: draws criticism
Uses dramatic, emphasized language to describe criticism rather than a neutral description of reaction.
New York Magazine gets TORCHED for putting Elliot Page on the cover of its debut 'men's style' issue
Used byTheBlaze (Far Right)
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erasing womenMore neutral: using different terminology for women
Frames a contested debate over terminology and inclusion as an act of erasure, which presumes a conclusion rather than stating a fact.
The Left has spent years erasing women in the name of trans ideology.
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trans ideologyMore neutral: transgender identity or policies on transgender people
Recasts an identity as a doctrine.
The Left has spent years erasing women in the name of trans ideology.
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cosplaying as womenMore neutral: identifying as women
Describes transgender women's identity as a costume or performance rather than a genuine identity.
…as "egg producers" or "womb owners" or "birthing persons" to featuring men cosplaying as women on the covers of magazines and in awards, it's been a problem for some time.
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sparking fierce debateMore neutral: prompting online reaction
Adds dramatic framing to characterize online reaction without specifying its scale or nature.
…Page appears shirtless in New York Magazine's first-ever men's style issue, sparking fierce debate over masculinity and fashion coverage.
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biological femaleMore neutral: transgender actor
Uses a phrase common in debates over transgender identity that implies a contested conclusion about Page's gender rather than a neutral description.
…a first for the company, and decided to feature the transgender actor and biological female Elliot Page.
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4 outlets · 2 opinionLeads with
- Page's transgender identity and description as biologically female
- the shirtless/partially nude nature of the cover image
- online reaction, much of it characterized as critical or mocking
- broader commentary on gender and masculinity in some opinion pieces
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- The Washington TimesRight
Elliot Page on cover of New York magazine's first Men's Style issue draws mixed reaction online
New York magazine put actor ELLIOT PAGE on one of four covers for its first-ever standalone Men's Style issue.
- Fox NewsFar Right
New York Magazine's first 'Men's Style' issue features shirtless trans actor Elliot Page
Elliot Page appears shirtless in New York Magazine's first-ever men's style issue, Sensational language“sparking fierce debate”Adds dramatic framing to characterize online reaction without specifying its scale or nature.More neutral: prompting online reactionDisagree with this highlight? over masculinity and fashion coverage.
- TheBlazeFar Right
New York Magazine Sensational language“gets TORCHED”Uses dramatic, emphasized language to describe criticism rather than a neutral description of reaction.More neutral: draws criticismDisagree with this highlight? for putting Elliot Page on the cover of its debut 'men's style' issue
The editors of New York Magazine decided that the person best suited for its debut "men's style" issue is a transgender-identifying actor. The magazine's photographer "kibitzed" with some of the "most stylish" men at the Russian and Turkish Baths in New York City, but many …
- Breitbart NewsFar Right
Trans Elliot Page Featured on Cover of New York Magazine's Inaugural 'Men's Style' Issue
Transgender actor Elliot Page has been featured partially nude on the cover of the first ever issue of New York Magazine's "Men's Style" issue.
Guess Who New York Magazine Featured in Its Men's Style Issue
The Left has spent years Partisan shorthand“erasing women”Frames a contested debate over terminology and inclusion as an act of erasure, which presumes a conclusion rather than stating a fact.More neutral: using different terminology for womenDisagree with this highlight? in the name of Partisan shorthand“trans ideology”Recasts an identity as a doctrine.More neutral: transgender identity, policies on transgender peopleDisagree with this highlight?. From relabeling women as "egg producers" or "womb owners" or "birthing persons" to featuring men Delegitimizing label“cosplaying as women”Describes transgender women's identity as a costume or performance rather than a genuine identity.More neutral: identifying as womenDisagree with this highlight? on the covers of magazines and in awards, it's been a problem for some time. …
Nothing Says ‘Men’s Style’ Like New York Mag’s Topless Trans Cover Star Elliot Page
New York Magazine published an issue dedicated to men’s fashion — and included topless photos of Loaded modifier“trans-identifying actress”Modifies a neutral occupational term with a phrase that casts doubt on the subject's stated gender identity.More neutral: actorDisagree with this highlight? Elliot Page. The print edition ships with four different covers — one of which shows Page, naked from the waist up. …
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Breitbart News, Sep 28, 11:41 AM EDT
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- Breitbart NewsFar RightSep 28, 11:41 AM EDT
- TheBlazeFar RightSep 28, 3:15 PM EDT
- Fox NewsFar RightSep 29, 9:00 AM EDT
- The Washington TimesRightSep 29, 11:06 AM EDT
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