Analysis of new coverage on Proposition 8 from Los Angeles and Ireland

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/09/2009

Category :

Arts & media

Sub category :

Journalism

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Summary :

Introduction.
Background.
Frequency of the publication of articles on Proposition 8..
1. Ireland's stance on gay marriage.
Placement of the articles.
Authors of articles on Proposition 8.
1. Los Angeles Times.
2. The Irish Times.
3. Articles on the overturn of Proposition 22
Information and themes.
1. The arguments for both sides of Proposition 8.
2. Differance between Los Angeles Times and The Irish Times.
Conclusion.

Abstract

The elections that took place in November 2008 provided historical opportunities for change in many areas of social and political concern. While the Presidential race was consuming the majority of news coverage, another election in California was also recognized as having national importance and interest. proposition 8 was a ballot referendum that asked California voters to answer, "Should the California constitution be changed to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry, providing that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California?" ("Vote could put end to same-sex marriage" 1). Voters answering "yes" would be against gay marriage, while voters answering "no" would be for gay marriage. This subject is extremely controversial and one of current national attention. The results of the vote on "Prop 8" could influence future federal decisions, or encourage other states to make similar changes. Both the support and opposition sides for Prop 8 launched passionate campaigns to influence the vote. The events before, the events after and the arguments of both sides were followed by many media across the country and the world. I will examine the news coverage on proposition 8 found in two major newspapers - the locally- and nationally-read los angeles Times and the major newspaper for ireland, The Irish Times.