Dr. Laura: holding the fort [discusses Laura Schlessinger's conservative and homophobic views; Schlessinger is an American syndicated columnist and radio talk show host; her column appears regularly in the Regina Leader-Post; author suggests writing in complaint if one finds Schlessinger's views offensive]. By Jean Hillabold.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 7 (44cm.)

Taking on the doctor [report of protests and actions by Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation against Laura Schlessinger's new television program; Schlessinger, a columnist and radio program host, has "run afoul of the gay and lesbian community for her outdated beliefs about gay people"; her radio talk program appears on "hundreds" of American and Canadian stations].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 23 (32cm.)

Stopping Dr. Laura ["Canadian Broadcast Standards Council calls [American radio talk show host] Dr. Laura Schlessinger abusively discriminatory on the basis of sexual orientation"; episodes of hers have been broadcast on Canadian radio; in the US, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is working to stop her; other details].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 25 (48cm.)

Letter to Dr. Laura ["letter," by Michelle Steiner, reportedly circulated on Internet and appearing in Svend Robinson's newsletter, Summer 2000; letter lampoons Schlessinger's anti-gay Biblical stance by requesting advice from her on seven other Old Testament commands; Laura Schlessinger is an American syndicated columnist and radio talk show host whose broadcasts have been transmitted on Canadian airwaves].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 23 (28cm.)

Dr. Laura grasping [requests radio audience to support her remaining advertisers; spokesman for Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation says "exposure of her anti-gay comments...likely has driven away many potential sponsors as well"; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 27 (17cm.)

The Dr. may soon be out [Laura Schlessinger's television program is having difficulty retaining advertisers; some details].
P139 (v18n6)(Sept. 13, 2000): 23 (20cm.)

When midgets polluted the air [Laura Schlessinger's television program has been dropped in Canada by Global Television; Schlessinger, an Orthodox Jew, has propagated hate against gays/lesbians; comments on issues of free speech and freedom of religion, both "cherished rights in our society"; "original framers of laws in this country intended freedom of religion to mean...the right to worship... in...homes and churches. It didn't mean using religious beliefs to create the laws that we all must live under"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 6-7 (64cm.)

Dr. Laura dumped [announcement that all Global-owned TV stations will no longer air the Dr. Laura Show; Schlessinger is an American columnist and radio/TV host who "spreads hate"].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 26 (13cm.)

Television clips [three newsnotes] -- "All My Children": Bianca Montgomery character comes out as lesbian; TV Guide Awards: in 3rd annual awards, large number of nominees gay or lesbian; Dr. Laura's bill: Paramount has lost "sum in the seven-figure range" on Laura Schlessinger's bid to become TV talk show host, her homophobia attacked by gays/lesbians and sponsors withdrew].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 22 (30cm.)

"Dr. Laura" cancelled [Paramount has terminated Laura Schlessinger's television program; "massive boycotts and withdrawal of much needed corporate sponsorship"; GLAAD executive director pleased that viewers and advertisers "decided to reject Dr. Laura's message of intolerance"].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 25 (12cm.)