Monday, September 29, 2008

Here We Go Again-Another TV Station Gets The Pronouns Wrong


This time it happened in Sacramento, CA

http://cbs13.com/local/transgender.body.american.2.825151.html

Do any of you peeps even bother to read the AP Stylebook?


Transgender Man's Death Has Gay Community On Alert
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― The gay community is on alert this morning after the body of a transgendered man was pulled from the American River over the weekend.

The body of a transgender man was found Sunday.

Police aren't sure if this was a hate crime. They're waiting for autopsy results to learn more.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center is sending out emails, warning people to be careful in the area.

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Now per TransGriot policy, the story as it should have been written per AP Stylebook guidelines.

Transwoman's Death Has Gay Community On Alert


SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― The gay community is on alert this morning after the body of a transwoman was pulled from the American River over the weekend.

The body of a transwoman was found Sunday.

Police aren't sure if this was a hate crime. They're waiting for autopsy results to learn more.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center is sending out emails, warning people to be careful in the area.