by Bach Polakowski | Mar 30, 2012 | Michael R. Triplett
It’s difficult for some journalists, especially LGBT journalists, to figure out how they feel about the GLAAD Commentator Accountability Project. While it has been praised by some, it has raised concerns from others. Kelly McBride of the Poynter...
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 7, 2012 | NLGJA
UPDATE II: Analysis is beginning to pour in. For a good, meaty explanation of the legal issues, check out Lyle Denniston at SCOTUSBlog. Another thorough look, including the background, is from Chris Geidner at MetroWeekly. For a conservative take on the ruling, read...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 28, 2012 | Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr.
The most recent Press Pass Q has an excellent article about the use of “gay marriage” vs. “same-sex marriage” in LGBT publications. The article also explores whether “marriage equality” is only an activist term. The NLGJA stylebook...
by Bach Polakowski | Sep 28, 2011 | Michael R. Triplett
The New York Times can’t really do a story on gay issues without getting some pushback. A recent story on a charity program that funds alleged “hate groups” got criticism from the left and the right. So I was curious to read today’s story on a...
by Bach Polakowski | Jul 6, 2011 | Michael R. Triplett
The mere mention of the name “Dan Savage” can stop a conversation. People either love him or hate him, with fans and foes on all ends of the political (and sexual orientation/gender identity) spectrum. So an article by Mark Oppenheimer in the New York...
