Lesbian moms: Annapolis newspaper editor says it was wrong to run story on Mother's Day

[Newsjock]

Source: Poynter Online

On Mother’s Day, the Annapolis-based Capital ran ran a front-page story about a lesbian couple and their two kids. “Mama and Mommy” — as the story was headlined — was quickly criticized in the comments section.

Capital editor and publisher Tom Marquardt addressed the controversy in a column — running the story on Mother’s Day was a mistake, he said — but his piece was spiked after some staffers objected. ...

"Unfortunately for us, we lost sight of what the readers want to read: feel good stories about people who reflect their values. Newspapers need to mirror its readers — all of them perhaps, but inclusion not at the exception of the majority."

... Marquardt tells me in an email: “It would be wrong to assume that the column would have run without editing and adjustment — I gave it to the key players seeking feedback, correction and suggestions. I am meeting with the staff in a few minutes and out of that conversation may come reason to write about the subject in a different way. But that particular column will not run.” He also says he wants to make it clear “that my objection is not the story, but the story running on Mother’s Day.”

Read more: http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/romenesko/133128/mothers-day-story-about-lesbian-couple-creates-controversy-at-annapolis-paper

[tularetom]

1. Wow! Mr Marquardt is a dick

He must think he somehow made it better by saying he only objected to running the story on Mother's Day.

Just another member of our liberal media scared shitless of religious loonies in our midst.

[AmericaIsGreat]

2. Annapolis readers didn't like this?

Nooo waaay. I'm soooo surprised.

[eppur_se_muova]

3. Some readers may have been at risk of reading something slightly different from what they believe?

How dare these irresponsible "journalists" try to tell us something we don't already know! That's not what newspapers are for!