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Respectful journalism is possible

http://www.poynter.org/how-tos/229120/nine-ways-journalists-can-do-justice-to-transgender-peoples-stories/

I stumbled on this via Facebook, nowadays one of my primary sources of information besides the NYT and class readings.

What is going on with journalists asking for before and after pictures, old names and surgical procedures? I know the answers, but seriously people, there is so much more to a person’s story than physical details. Be inquisitive and respectful at the same time, how about that for a change. Food for thought

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