AltWeeklies Wire
On the Difficulties of Outing the Deadnew
The media is inconsistent in its decisions about whether to mention the sexuality of the gay departed. Witness the New York Times' hypocritical reticence regarding writer Susan Sontag.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
01-27-2005 |
Commentary
Leading D.C. Gay Rights Group Loses Its Voicenew
Imagine if a male spokesperson announced to the press that the National Organization for Women would be "moderating" a bit on the issue of abortion. That's comparable to what's happening at the Human Rights Campaign, which has softened its message since firing its lesbian executive director.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
12-22-2004 |
Commentary
Only Cowards Resign First, Speak Out Secondnew

Health and Human Services chief Tommy Thompson leaves the Bush White House having overseen the most kooky, dangerous sex education the government has ever promoted.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
12-09-2004 |
Commentary
Don't Blame Gays for Bush's 'Moral Values' Winnew
The entire "moral values" story of the 2004 election has been greatly exaggerated by the corporate media. Not so coincidentally, it fits exactly with what the Republicans would like everyone to believe.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
11-10-2004 |
Commentary
Best Example of Hypocrisy in Big Media: Tag You're Outnew
When it comes to outing gay people, newspapers have certain standards that they like to herald, but if they can get away with it, let the presses roll!
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
10-01-2004 |
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