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<h3 align="center">'''THE FASCINATING WORLD OF LGBTQ ASTRONOMERS, ASTROPHYSICISTS AND COSMOLOGISTS'''</h3>
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<p>Astronomy is the study of the existence and motion of planetary objects outside of earth.  Cosmology delves deeper into the properties of these object (such as their origin and composition), while astrophysics uses the laws of physics and chemistry to understand their nature.  All three fields of scientific study exude an air of mystery and comprehension beyond most people’s everyday lives, and often intersect with the imagination.</p>
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<p>Investigative journalism is a unique branch of journalism in which the journalist reports on a controversial subject by way of an in-depth, research intensive study of the matter.  The issue can be local, national, or international in scope.  It most often involves crime, corruption, or the accountability of power.  The journalist is responsible for extensive fact-checking and analysis of public records along with their own sleuthing through the use of state-of-the art tools and techniques.</p>
  
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<p>There is an active community of LGBTQ scientists in these fields of study.  This community consists of students, faculty, staff, and librarians.  Like any branch of science, it is important that their work be undertaken without any degree of personal bias, harassment, or discrimination.  To ensure this, they have recently organized themselves into ''The Outlist of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and Ally Astronomers''.</p>
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<p>By the very nature of the work, investigative journalism requires tremendous resources and time commitments.  This is in stark contrast to the growing addiction by the general public, driven by social media, for instantaneous news and entertainment.  The two often conflict, with rapid-fire social media stories being proven groundless or exaggerated once an in-depth analysis of the issue is undertaken.</p>
  
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<p>LGBTQ scientists tend to be less visible members of the community at large.  They tend to be absent when high profile lists of prominent LGBTQ individuals are compiled.  One of the reasons is that, by the nature of scientific research itself, one’s sexual orientation is rarely conveyed in the output.  This lack of visibility of participation and success raises concerns that it deters young people from choosing science as a career in the first place.</p>
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<p>Many LGBTQ investigative journalists and editors have received high praise and profile for their work.  These include [[Glen Greenwald]], who is responsible for detailing government surveillance programs based on classified documents disclosed by Edward Snowden.  Similarly, CNN’s [[Anderson Cooper]] and NPR’s [[Ari Shapiro]] are known to many around the world.  Several of these individuals have been recognized for their work by receiving the Pulitzer Prize, the Livingston Award, or an Emmy Award.</p>
  
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<p>In a 2014 survey by the Royal Astronomical Society, of those who responded 3% identified as bisexual, 4% as gay men, and 0.2% as lesbian (of the 77.5% male respondents and 21.3% female).  Another survey in the United States (2015) showed a lack of protection for LGBTQ scientists from harassment.  There was a noted sense of isolation and marginalization amongst the respondents.  Social norms have encouraged LGBTQ scientists to stay in the closet.  Indeed, over one-third of LGBTQ scientists considered leaving their department or workplace in the past year based on their bad experience.</p>
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<p>There are organizations which support the work of LGBTQ investigative journalists and editors. These include the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA), and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).  This logistical support is very important because investigating controversial subject matter while being openly LGBTQ often puts the individual into situations of even greater risk.</p>
  
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<p>Clearly, there is a need for change and improvement.  The fact a lesbian, [[Nergis Mavalvala]], was a prominent member of the group of scientists who recently proved Einstein’s theory of the existence of gravitational waves is a big step forward.  We applaud the LGBTQ astronomers, astrophysicists, and cosmologists we have been able to identify.  They hail from Canada, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Great Britain, the United States, and Australia.  To read their fascinating biographies [[The Fascinating World of LGBTQ Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Cosmologists|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>We have been able to identify LGBTQ investigative journalists from Russia, Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Philippines.  To read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Investigative Reporters and Editors|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 13:25, 29 August 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS

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Investigative journalism is a unique branch of journalism in which the journalist reports on a controversial subject by way of an in-depth, research intensive study of the matter. The issue can be local, national, or international in scope. It most often involves crime, corruption, or the accountability of power. The journalist is responsible for extensive fact-checking and analysis of public records along with their own sleuthing through the use of state-of-the art tools and techniques.

By the very nature of the work, investigative journalism requires tremendous resources and time commitments. This is in stark contrast to the growing addiction by the general public, driven by social media, for instantaneous news and entertainment. The two often conflict, with rapid-fire social media stories being proven groundless or exaggerated once an in-depth analysis of the issue is undertaken.

Many LGBTQ investigative journalists and editors have received high praise and profile for their work. These include Glen Greenwald, who is responsible for detailing government surveillance programs based on classified documents disclosed by Edward Snowden. Similarly, CNN’s Anderson Cooper and NPR’s Ari Shapiro are known to many around the world. Several of these individuals have been recognized for their work by receiving the Pulitzer Prize, the Livingston Award, or an Emmy Award.

There are organizations which support the work of LGBTQ investigative journalists and editors. These include the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA), and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). This logistical support is very important because investigating controversial subject matter while being openly LGBTQ often puts the individual into situations of even greater risk.

We have been able to identify LGBTQ investigative journalists from Russia, Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Philippines. To read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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