by Bach Polakowski | Nov 2, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
Last week, we wrote about how to cover the “chaplains fear ending DADT” stories. The Associate Press has offered a story which is, sadly, an example of how not to do it. The AP starts with a six-week old letter from retired chaplains (and the Alliance...
by Bach Polakowski | Aug 3, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
Among the many layers of interesting stories inside the Wikileak controversy involving classified DoD documents is the questions about Bradley Manning himself. Specifically, speculation on Boing Boing that Manning was transgender and the much wider speculation that...
by Bach Polakowski | Jul 20, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
Did you know there is a major trial going on near Los Angeles dealing with the legality of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? Did you know some of the top experts on DADT have testified? If you don’t know, it’s likely because–as veteran LGBT...
by Bach Polakowski | May 29, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
The Palm Center, which does research on gays in the military, has issued a statement criticizing the press coverage of the aftermath of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell votes in Congress. Specifically, the Palm Center says that the New York Times is creating...
by Bach Polakowski | Mar 19, 2010 | Michael R. Triplett
What if you held a protest at the White House and no one really notices? Imagine holding a sit-in on Capitol Hill that was ignored by the three newspapers who cover Capitol Hill like a blanket? What happens when you hold a press event with a major celebrity who...
