‘It’s pretty open, which is sort of the way it should be”
Gay and lesbian Americans are fighting for the right to equal marriage. But here in Québec, the majority of those taking advantage of the laws here are mostly southern neighbors as gay marriage here enjoys quite a normalcy.
Audio Feature: Naked yoga?
Listen: NLGJA InSight reporters Mandi Rice and Ryan Mclendon go to the mat covering a local naked yoga class.
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Recap: Making a Living Online
Facing a job change or layoff but not ready to walk off the beat you love? From politics to art and food criticism, folks are setting up shop online. But is that Web site the foundation of a new career, or is it simply a place to hang out? You’ve made the move — now, how do you turn that new media into new money?
What is un-Canadian?
Differences between Canada and the United States are more than word pronunciations, adding cheese curds and gravy to French fries and being ruled by a queen, according to a panel of Canadian journalists Friday morning.
Recap: 25 things to know about social networking
Facebook, MySpace and the like offer an invaluable (and fast) reporting tool to get around closed doors and unanswered phones, with access to a broad community and pseudo-private details about people thrust into the news. Learn how to use these networks for deadline contacts and everyday ideas – and how to navigate the potential minefield of information that can’t always be trusted.
Bridging the budget gap
A stripped-down convention, increased emphasis on member donations and the beginnings of a fundraising strategy are some of the ideas the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association are implementing in its push forward.
Washington goes lavender
The LGBT press have gained unprecedented access to White House news briefings and Obama administration officials over the past eight months, but are sometimes accused of being apologists for the president.
Marriage rights, health care and homophobia
As NLGJA makes its first trek across the border, members discover that despite winning large civil battles, Canadians deal daily with homophobia.
Prof to students: Pack your bags
As news organizations across North America fail, Jeffrey Dvorkin points to a renaissance in media on almost every other continent.
Blog: What’s up in Montreal
Daniel’s Gay Life Blog welcomes NLGJA to Montreal and offers tips on “Montreal parties, restaurants and other fun stuff.” Follow him here.
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