Giants Pride Night controversy reveals media's failure to have meaningful conversations
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Drew Lerner
Summary
The article examines the San Francisco Giants' Pride Night controversy and the subsequent media fallout, focusing on the lack of meaningful conversation surrounding the event. It highlights the exchange between Susan Slusser and Larry Krueger, where Slusser responded to criticism about her answer to a question on the controversy. The piece traces how the entire episode stems from a failure to engage in substantive dialogue, with media members and commentators talking past each other rather than addressing the core issues.
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Susan Slusser responds to Larry Krueger after he criticized her answer to a question he asked about the Giants Pride Night controversy.
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