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I think their framing of things is problematic in that it kind of lets it seem like an open question whether puberty blockers are safe, when it's actually not. They effectively elevate the talking points of critics by implicitly giving equal weight to them. One side is using data and the other is relying on blatant fear mongering.
The investigative coverage could have focused on setting the record straight re: the data but instead the takeaway for many readers could just be, "people are arguing about this so make up your own mind, I guess"
That's a fair way to feel. What I'll say though is that as a times reader, all of their investigative pieces are like that regardless of topic. About the only topic they do brow beat with data is global warming, and even then they do report on what the opposition says or does. As a daily reader, the trans article I've read don't feel differently structured than the other topics, so I think some of this is lack of familiarity with the times tone and style.
The reason I pay for the times is because it's one of a small number of papers that still does investigative journalism and will present all sides. I like to read about people who I disagree with. It challenges me and my position and leaves me more informed and better able to counter regressive policy positions. So I think there is and will be this natural tension between the times and activist groups, regardless of the issue.