TV journalist Anderson Cooper honored by gay media Watchdog

NEW YORK, Mar 18:   Pop star Madonna on Saturday presented CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper with a gay media watchdog’s top honors in recognition of his stature and accomplishment as an openly gay journalist. “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” she said, decrying anti-gay bullying that sometimes has led to suicide. “It’s an atrocity to me, and I don’t accept it,” she added to enthusiastic applause. (agencies)