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Chairman to Chairwoman
Hi, new to Wikipedia editing. I see that Sarah was appointed Chairman of the Alaskan Oil and Gas Board, or something like that. Can someone please change this to chairwoman? Thank you.
- I'm not sure what Wikipedia policy says about it, although I'm guessing that WP:ENGVAR applies. "Chairman" is often used for both men and women, although "chairwoman" is also acceptable, as is "chair." (Apparently, "chairperson" nobody likes. You can find more detail at the article Chairman.) I am hesitant to make any changes myself without hearing from others on the matter. Zaereth (talk) 00:49, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
Palin's own stated reason (internally) for resignation
Interesting information I came across, worth including for informing readers alone, though also useful to make the article more balanced in terms of POV guidelines.
While including the public statements of Palin herself and of her own aids and husband, the article does not currently include Palin's own words, internally, as reported by a high level aid, Frank Bailey, whose book excepts verbatim many internal emails (see books.google.com at [1] and search there, or search google generally for the two verbatim quotes "dang him" and "Alaska is getting screwed") The fuller quote is "Dang him..and I didn't resign bc of the 'tough political hits' as he reports! I did it bc Alaska is getting screwed" (page 341). SP's fans will point to the fact that even in internal communication with high level aids she denied that resignation was due to "tough political hits" while others may ask what it says about leadership for a governor to react to their state being 'screwed' by resigning - but highly relevant on both these (and other counts). And yes, of course, the article should state "as reported by her high level aid" this email said such and such. But surprised it's not mentioned at all (came across this information by accident in, yes, brick and mortar library display section).
In any case, to avoid a narrow POV or an imbalanced article, the Resignation section should include, at least, briefly both public statements of others (with knowledge) not in her camp; and secondly internal statements are reported by those with access. I don't have at my fingertips nor am I motivated enough to look up the former, but as for the latter, here it is. The mention should be shorter for this article (and longer in the article specifically on Palin's regisnation) but should mention to balance POV, in the Resignation section here, e.g., wording like "According to a high level aid who received internal emails, in one such email Palin stated that ' I didn't resign bc of the 'tough political hits' as he reports! I did it bc Alaska is getting screwed'[ref link]" or something along those lines Harel (talk) 23:13, 17 May 2013 (UTC)
- Im not so sure I would consider Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin to be a reliable source. Ive not read it, but based on a quick look id say it has all the markings of a political hit piece and no indication of fact checking or peer review. Bonewah (talk) 14:58, 20 May 2013 (UTC)
Good article nomination?
Is there any reason this article falls short of GA? Maybe it's worth nominating. —Designate (talk) 12:33, 25 May 2013 (UTC)
- In the past, there have been issues with stability and with disputes. Now that all of the dust has settled, it might be possible to adjust the article to meet GA standards, but some of the phrasing in the article is the result of carefully crafted compromises, and changing the verbiage could set off another round of BRRR(FP)DDDDD. I'm not sure if anyone is willing to deal with that. Horologium (talk) 20:45, 25 May 2013 (UTC)
Edit request on 18 June 2013
6] Palin explained that she not been proposing censorship 70.115.243.32 (talk) 10:41, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
- Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate.
- Please explain exactly what content you would like to see added or changed, including proposed wording, and provide reliable source(s) to support the change. Thanks. Begoon talk 12:43, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
Edit request on 29 September 2013
section titled Personal Life, third paragraph
"Bristol and her then-fiancée Levi Johnston" should read "Bristol and her then-fiancé Levi Johnston". Fiancée refers to betrothed female, fiancé refers to a male engaged to be married. Thank you.