Former president of The Messenger accused of using antigay slur toward editor in chief
Richard Beckman, who was president of the now-defunct news website, frequently verbally abused his staff, former employees say. He denies it.
February 6, 2024
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Shooting the Messenger
Larry Craig and Merv Griffin couldn't be more different, but the response to media coverage of their sexuality was the same: How dare you? Christopher Lisotta talks to the journalists who became the controversy.
September 21, 2007
On Neil Gorsuch's Trump Critique, President Blames Messenger
Trump accuses Sen. Richard Blumenthal of misrepresenting the Supreme Court nominee's concerns.
February 9, 2017
WATCH: Revealing Homophobia in a Frat Makes Trouble for Messenger
After a Mississippi college's paper reported on the matter, the paper was shut down for a time, and a gay frat brother drew some ire as well.
April 9, 2014
Romney's Ex-Aide: No One Fired Me for Being Gay
Grenell says the messenger had become the message.
May 27, 2012
Antigay Jewish Group Hired Day Laborers to Picket NYC Pride
Amid the revelry and rainbows in Manhattan this weekend was the standard anti-LGBT religious hatred -- delivered by some unexpected messengers.
June 29, 2015
40 Under 40: It's Probably A Good Idea to Listen to Nate Silver
The Messengers: Is Washington media finally ready to listen to Nate Silver? Odds are it should.
August 1, 2014
Helping LGBT Women of Color Make Their Own Spotlight
The Messengers: When Kimberley McLeod was younger, she thought she was alone. Until she realized she isn't.
August 21, 2014
40 Under 40: B. Scott Cares About Making the Best Version of Yourself
The Messengers: B. Scott has worked his way up the ladder to become a media maven, and he's helping others on the way.
August 21, 2014
This Reporter Finds The Music You're Going To Love
The Messengers: The music that Los Angeles Times reporter Gerrick Kennedy writes about today will be the stuff you love tomorrow.
August 21, 2014
40 Under 40: Janet Mock Is Our Best Ambassador to the Media
The Messengers: Janet Mock is one of mainstream media's smartest voices on how to cover trans people. If there's anyone journalists should listen to, it's Mock.
July 28, 2014
40 Under 40: Kate Fagan Brings LGBT Athletes to Mainstream Audiences
The Messengers: ESPN writer Kate Fagan is using the power of words to elevate the names and stories of LGBT athletes in a way that makes them seem larger than life.
August 21, 2014
40 Under 40: Zack Ford Gives Straight Progressives the Rundown on LGBT Rights
The Messengers:Think Progress writer Zack Ford got the activist bug in college and has been typing away fiercely ever since.
August 21, 2014
Popular Kenyan Musician Wants Law to Stone Gays to Death
Reports suggest that Edward Onwong'a Nyakeriga's 'Stone-the-Gays' bill may be a non-starter.
August 15, 2014
Kentucky Church Booted Over PFLAG
A church in Owensboro, Ky., has been removed from its Baptist organization because it allowed members of a gay support group to meet in its building.
August 17, 2011
How a Texas Gay Couple's Fight Against Discrimination Led to Uncovering a Criminal Scheme
A gay couple’s fight against bigotry unravels a hefty embezzlement plot, spotlighting a darker reality.
October 4, 2023