Newsworthy
News Coverage of the Cannabis Industry in Southern Colorado
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Joanne Gula, Elizabeth Viall
Colorado was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana on November 6, 2012. This study examines editorial content published by the "Pueblo Chieftan," which is located in the largest city in southern Colorado from 2016 when it was elected to approve recreational dispensaries in the city. Prior to this they were only legal in the county. Both the city and county of Pueblo have growing industries as well as legal dispensaries. This content analysis looked at news stories, editorials, and photographs relating to cannabis. Editorial content has been coded for length, topic, placement on page, and pro or con support for this new issue.
From Adultery to Adulting: A Content Analysis of Non-monogamy in the Media
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session Michelle Mueller
This paper is an exploration of representations of non-monogamy in media and popular culture from the 1950s until today. My interpretation focuses on the changing tides from representing non-monogamy as activity that is inherently adulterous, unkind, and immature to a mature, self-aware way of designing family that responds to modern realities. Paper focuses on the influences of LGBTQ media professionals (monogamous and non-monogamous) in changing the media narrative and public opinion about non-monogamy. The effect on public opinion is evaluated through a content analysis of references to polyamory and non-monogamy in diverse periodicals; television shows; and films. The paper contributes to our understanding of the constant interplay between media, cultural determinations of sexual morality, and alternative and hegemonic voices.
