Arizona Stories Should Reflect Real People, Not Politics
The Arizona House of Representatives has recently passed a constitutional amendment proposal to limit marriage to exclude gay people in that state. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Unfortunately, the media has thus far only been covering a piece of legislation, without exploring the real-life impacts such an amendment would have on gay and transgender citizens of the state.
The media has an obligation to talk to gay and transgender people in Arizona and to address this proposal in ways beyond the legislative mechanisms and vote tallies, but rather to address the day-to-day realities of those who will be affected by this type of legislation.
Arizona media deserves credit where it is due for staying on top of this important election-year story affecting LGBT people. However, so far reports have fallen short of distinguishing between LGBT issues being used as a divisive measure, and the real-life impact such divisiveness has on everyday Arizonans.
Paul Karr is the Director of Media Field Strategy
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Correction:
The House gave PRELIMINARY approval to move the measure to the floor. IT has not yet given its final approval to send it to the Senate, although that is expected any day now.
This is important because there is STILL TIME for Arizona residents to call their state reps.
It's easy to do. We have more information on that here:
http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2008/04/25/1877