by Bach Polakowski | Mar 4, 2012 | Michael R. Triplett
In the bad old days of covering the gay community, covering bar arrests and sex stings was de rigeur. Pictures of men being hauled from bar for being in “homosexual establishments” have been iconic symbols of pre- and post-Stonewall America. If you think...
by Bach Polakowski | Nov 2, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
Three media entities–including a gay-run blog and the parent company of hyperlocal TBD.com–have filed a motion to intervenee to challenge a gag order imposed in the civil trial of three gay men in DC who are accused in the wrongful death of a heterosexual...
by Bach Polakowski | Jul 22, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
One of area of concern about how gay issues are covered in the media has always involved coverage of “park cruising” and police stings. Names and picture of suspects, irresponsible explanations of what is going on, you name it. Those problems don’t...
by Bach Polakowski | May 13, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
A column by Washington Post Ombudsman Andy Alexander and a follow-up on his blog suggests that the paper is on the verge of reconsidering its policy on identifying the sexual orientation of people in news stories. The possible change comes as many have questioned the...
by Bach Polakowski | May 4, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
Last week, we discussed the reporting on the murder of a D.C. middle school principal and questions about whether his “gay lifestyle” had played a role in the murder. News today that the victim allegedly met the suspects on a sex chat line or website and...
