Wait... I realize they are describing a group of criminals, but did they just consistently deadname and misgender the group through the whole article?
"The Zizians are certainly a lunatic bunch. Yet in some ways this vegan, trans death cult is only a very extreme expression of sentiments and attitudes that have been flourishing in elite, progressive circles for far too long. Indeed, the fact that the media has been determinedly using the Zizians' preferred pronouns in the reporting of their alleged crimes shows just how seriously their wacky beliefs are taken."
This has nothing to do with ideology. It's just basic politeness.