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Blade welcomes summer intern
By Washington Blade
· June 5, 2026
· 1 min read
The Washington Blade this week welcomed Emma LaPointe as its summer intern. Emma is studying journalism, political science, and German studies at the University of Arizona. She is from Tucson, Ariz., and is interning with the Blade as part of a continued partnership with the Washington Center. "I am
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Why this matters
The arrival of Emma LaPointe as a summer intern at the Washington Blade highlights the ongoing need for trained journalists to cover LGBTQ+ issues. As a student of journalism, political science, and German studies, Emma brings a unique set of skills to the Blade, which has a long history of reporting on national LGBTQ+ news and politics. Her experience reporting on the LGBTQ+ community in Tucson, Arizona, will likely serve her well in covering the diverse range of issues that affect LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States. The partnership between the Washington Blade and the Washington Center, which facilitated Emma's internship, demonstrates a commitment to developing the next generation of LGBTQ+ journalists. As Emma's internship progresses, it will be worth watching how she contributes to the Blade's coverage of national LGBTQ+ rights and politics, and how her experiences in Washington, D.C. shape her perspective on the community she is reporting on.
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Category: community ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: Washington Blade ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Washington Blade this week welcomed Emma LaPointe as its summer intern. Emma is studying journalism, political science, and German studies at the University of Arizona. She is from Tucson, Ariz., and is interning with the Blade as part of a continued partnership with the Washington Center. "I am
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