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eij-logo.jpg The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association is now accepting submissions for its 2013 Excellence in Journalism Awards. Work published in 2012 is eligible and submissions are due Sunday, April 21, 2013. For online submission...

For Immediate Release: February 21, 2013 Media Contact: Bach Polakowski, 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.org Today The Associated Press released a statement announcing a new AP Stylebook entry for husband, wife, coming after a requested revision by NLGJA. The request for a...

IMG_0969.JPG By Kevin Tustin“More remains to be done on LGBT issues,” according to University of Pennsylvania law professor Tobias Wolff at a NLGJA panel discussion on Dec. 9.Wolff was one of four panelists in the “What’s Next in LGBT Politics?” discussion, which...

David Minthorn Stylebook Editor The Associated Press   David: I am writing you today on behalf of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, a nonprofit organization made up of working journalists and their supporters. We are not an advocacy group....

MayaBlackmun.jpg INTRODUCING NLGJA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: MAYA BLACKMUN Maya Blackmun will be responsible for revenue and resource development at NLGJA starting tomorrow, February 1. Maya joins NLGJA after several years as a strategic consultant advising...

Got an idea for a session? Are you an expert on a topic you wish to share? Perhaps there's a topic or issue you want to learn more about.Planning has begun for the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's National Convention and LGBT Media...

Triplett_Michael.jpg Michael R. Triplett, 48, of Virginia, passed away on Thursday.  Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ervin W. Triplett.  He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley Freitag Triplett; sister, Lisa T. Carter; brother-in-law, James...

Christensen.jpg For Immediate Release: January 22, 2013 Media Contact: Bach Polakowski, 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.orgThe National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding...

Triplett_Michael.jpg NLGJA mourns the loss of our friend and leader, NLGJA President Michael Triplett, who passed away January 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.While Michael only served as president for a few short months, he has been a member of our...

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