Is it ever okay to name victims? Editors question the policy of omitting information in sexual assault and domestic violence cases October 24, 2014 By Nigel Duara
Leave appearance out of it April 12, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Because she isn’t currently a candidate, Obama’s remarks didn’t necessarily hurt Kamala Harris. But if she had been running, a new study says that they would have hurt her
Tidbits in the news April 5, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Quick takes on social minorities in the recent news cycle
Dismal Steubenville coverage March 22, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco The media can, and must, do better when covering assaults
More women are needed in investigative journalism March 15, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco It’s time for the media to counteract institutional barriers to women’s entry in the field
Writing about powerful women March 8, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco The media should stop treating Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer as though they represent their whole gender
Do we still need a black media? March 4, 2013 By Lori Tharps A vibrant black media and a more inclusive mainstream media should both be available to the public
Is the Washington Post pro-gay? February 28, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco If they are, it shouldn’t be at the expense of covering anti-gay individuals
Behind AP’s new ‘husband, wife’ guideline February 22, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco It’s an attempt to fix a perceived slight to married gay couples
AP’s first usage guidelines on ‘husband, wife’ February 21, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco The new entry comes in response to anger over a memo to avoid the words to describe gay couples
A good feting for The Feminine Mystique February 15, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco But the media should be this evenhanded about feminism all the time
Koch’s closet February 8, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Exploring the former mayor’s legacy must include how his sexual orientation perhaps affected his policies
Context is crucial covering the Boy Scouts February 1, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco Mentions of pedophilia fears in stories about potential gay scout leaders should be accompanied by information debunking them
Inaugural diversity January 25, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco When the media employs the term, what does it mean?
Time to shatter the ‘glass closet’ January 18, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco It is our job as journalists to treat gay and lesbian celebrities like straight ones
The president’s lady problem January 11, 2013 By Jennifer Vanasco News outlets were right to report on Obama’s track record of hiring women, but that’s not the only type of diversity to keep in mind
