The media play a crucial role in shaping public opinion and setting the agenda, and coverage of LGBT issues is no exception. While the media have often portrayed homosexuality as a problem, there is little evidence that they do so in a positive light.
While LGBT news may increase tolerance for homosexual men, there are other risks to the representation of these communities in the media. Inequality in media coverage can reduce the visibility of other groups.
The media plays a crucial role in shaping political agendas, which includes LGBT rights. News coverage on these issues is expected to be objective and unbiased.
The Media’s Role in LGBT Issues 
LGBT News Representation in the Media 
Sources of LGBT News in the Media