John Quinlan is a Madison, Wisconsin-based journalist, nonprofit development consultant, civil rights activist, media reform advocate, gay community leader, and radio show host. He grew up as the son of a teacher and United Methodist pastor in small communities all over Wisconsin, and has lived in Madison since 1978. His travels have taken him to 48 states and 13 countries in Europe and South Asia. In January 2008, he was the recipient of the city of Madison's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2008 Humanitarian Award, in recognition for 30 years of advocacy on behalf of civil rights and social justice in the greater Madison community and beyond.