Coverage of LGBTQ Issues in Spanish-Language online news sources in 9 Southern States between 2020-2023

Media is an influential force across the political, generational, and cultural spectrum.Considering the current sociopolitical climate and its impact upon legislation, particularlyconcerning to the daily lives of community members, the Latino Commission on AIDS and theLatinos in the South program with grant funding support from Emory University through theCOMPASS Initiative, sought to examine the representation and coverage of LGBTQ issues inSpanish-language online news sources across nine Southern states. This report explores hownews outlets address topics related to the LGBTQ community, including the breadth, tone, andframing of coverage. Our analysis focused on identifying patterns, gaps, and potential biases inreporting, providing insights into how Spanish-speaking audiences in the South are informedabout LGBTQ matters. Based on our findings, recommendations are provided for news outletsand staff to strengthen their depth and balance of coverage and contextualize reporting withinthe community and political landscape.

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