LGBT journalists group praises 'Anderson Cooper's honesty and his decision to publicly come out'

A message from David Steinberg, president of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA):

"NLGJA appreciates Anderson Cooper's honesty and his decision to publicly come out. Our members share his sentiment that as journalists, not activists, we have a significant role to play as advocates for fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community in the mainstream media. We have worked hard to ensure that all journalists are comfortable being out in the newsroom and having it not be perceived as detrimental to their ability to do their job."