Mr. STEVE ROTHAUS (The Miami Herald): Many editors, many producers, many editors, particularly people who are not gay, still feel somewhat uncomfortable.

NPR: Media Often Remain Mum on Politicians' Sexuality

To Rothaus, those votes make a politician's own orientation fairly relevant.

NPR: Media Often Remain Mum on Politicians' Sexuality

Steve Rothaus covers gay issues for The Miami Herald.

NPR: Media Often Remain Mum on Politicians' Sexuality

Mr. ROTHAUS: I think that if somebody is gay and, you know, is living with a partner or has a partner or had a partner or, you know, is known gay socially, that - if that person then votes in what's considered to be anti-gay legislation, that it's appropriate to bring this up.

NPR: Media Often Remain Mum on Politicians' Sexuality