The Economy Heading Into the Presidential Race

by | Mar 3, 2015 | Breakouts

By September 2015, the field of presidential candidates will be known. Without question, those candidates will be putting a focus on their ideas for boosting the economy. My workshop would pull together info on the state of the economy in the run up to the Iowa...

Transgender: Ask Us Anything

by | Mar 3, 2015 | Breakouts

Now that more than half of Americans say they support same sex marriage, what comes next? Is there life after marriage for mainstream coverage of the LGBT community. What will the next big topic be?

Op Ed 2.0

by | Mar 3, 2015 | Anniversary Track, Breakouts

Whether you are a digital native or luddite, learn how to write and get op-eds (opinion editorials) published in newspapers and online. You will leave the workshop having written a “lede”. Learn useful apps, social media tips/tricks, and add-ons to enhance and...

Asking and Telling: LGBT research for journalists

by | Mar 3, 2015 | Breakouts

At home and around the world, LGBT visibility has had profound impact on journalists and their growing coverage of LGBT people, households, narratives and ideas. The power of new and emerging research is also helping shape this coverage, and expanding its reach. This...