August 5th, 2012
On Friday evening BTB’s Jim Burroway was awarded with the 2012 Excellence in Online Journalism Award by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association for his coverage of the life of Kirk Murphy, the ex-gay ministry’s chief exhibit in their claims of preventative therapy success.
Congratulations Jim. Very well deserved.
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In this original BTB Investigation, we unveil the tragic story of Kirk Murphy, a four-year-old boy who was treated for “cross-gender disturbance” in 1970 by a young grad student by the name of George Rekers. This story is a stark reminder that there are severe and damaging consequences when therapists try to ensure that boys will be boys.
When we first reported on three American anti-gay activists traveling to Kampala for a three-day conference, we had no idea that it would be the first report of a long string of events leading to a proposal to institute the death penalty for LGBT people. But that is exactly what happened. In this report, we review our collection of more than 500 posts to tell the story of one nation’s embrace of hatred toward gay people. This report will be updated continuously as events continue to unfold. Check here for the latest updates.
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On February 10, I attended an all-day “Love Won Out” ex-gay conference in Phoenix, put on by Focus on the Family and Exodus International. In this series of reports, I talk about what I learned there: the people who go to these conferences, the things that they hear, and what this all means for them, their families and for the rest of us.
Prologue: Why I Went To “Love Won Out”
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Part 2: Parents Struggle With “No Exceptions”
Part 3: A Whole New Dialect
Part 4: It Depends On How The Meaning of the Word "Change" Changes
Part 5: A Candid Explanation For "Change"
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Muscat
August 5th, 2012
Congrats Jim!
Priya Lynn
August 5th, 2012
Way to go, Jim – you’re really making a difference. I especially appreciate the coverage you’ve given to the Uganda and African situation.
William
August 5th, 2012
Well done, Jim. Many congratulations. You did a really fine job exposing the Kirk Murphy story for what it was.
Nick Thiwerspoon
August 5th, 2012
Yes, it was an excellent piece of high quality journalism, and he richly deserves the award.
dave
August 5th, 2012
Congratulations Jim Burroway. Also, thank you to everyone at BTB for making BTB the highest of quality.
Darina
August 5th, 2012
Yay, congratulations, Jim! :)
(Where is my cheerleader smiley avatar when I need it?)
F Young
August 5th, 2012
Cogratulations. That article made a difference.
Christopherâ„¢
August 5th, 2012
Congratulations! Another reason why this is one of the web’s best blogs.
occono
August 5th, 2012
Congrats Mr. Burroway!! :)
Hyhybt
August 5th, 2012
Congratulations indeed!
Lynn David
August 6th, 2012
Here! Here! Congratulations, Jim Burroway!
Jim Burroway
August 6th, 2012
Thank you everyone. We just got back home last night and I saw this this morning. Much appreciated.
Karen Ocamb
August 6th, 2012
Congrats! You go really great work and we’re lucky to have your insights. Thank you!
customartist
August 6th, 2012
Credit given where Credit is due.
Sincerely
Reed
August 6th, 2012
There are two news feeds I monitor daily. Box Turtle Bulletin is one – and Jim Burroway is the reason.
Timothy (TRiG)
August 6th, 2012
Congratulations!
homer
August 6th, 2012
I remember running into Jim on a week night at the university library, where he was conducting research gathering every article ever mentioned by the various anti-gay groups. He is an inspiration!
DJ
August 7th, 2012
Many congratulations, Jim!
Anthony Venn-Brown
August 7th, 2012
Can I add my congrats….this is so well deserved and a great recognition of the wonderful work you do……and so much of it a labour of love. A 1000 blessings to you and the team
anteros
August 7th, 2012
congratulations Jim!
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