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Sara’s News Roundup 5/21/12: NAACP endorses marriage equality

Monday, 21 May 2012 – 2:47 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 5/21/12: NAACP endorses marriage equality
Sara’s News Roundup 5/21/12: NAACP endorses marriage equality

The NAACP endorses same-sex marriage and other reactions to President Obama’s May 9 announcement of support for marriage equality; Boy Scouts oust a lesbian den mother; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska (with supplemental info from Bent Alaska).

Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/12: North Carolina’s Amendment 1; transgender workers protected under 1964 Civil Rights Act

Monday, 7 May 2012 – 9:41 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/12: North Carolina’s Amendment 1; transgender workers protected under 1964 Civil Rights Act
Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/12: North Carolina’s Amendment 1; transgender workers protected under 1964 Civil Rights Act

North Carolina votes tomorrow on anti-marriage equality Amendment 1, transgender workers protected under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska (with supplemental info from Bent Alaska).

Sara’s News Roundup 4/10/12: Same-sex LDS marriages?

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 – 10:25 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 4/10/12: Same-sex LDS marriages?
Sara’s News Roundup 4/10/12: Same-sex LDS marriages?

A non-LGBTQ Mormon calls for marriage equality, Latinos more likely than other Americans to call themselves “liberal,” and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska

Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality

Monday, 2 April 2012 – 10:38 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality
Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality

NAACP speaks out against the racial strategy of the anti-marriage equality National Organization for Marriage (NOM); Romney donated to NOM; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?

Monday, 5 March 2012 – 2:30 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?
Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?

A petition for the documentary Bully to reach its intended audience, same-sex marriage in Archie’s world, abuse of transgender children, discrimination against the children of LGBT parents of color, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 2/27/12: Another federal ruling against DOMA

Monday, 27 February 2012 – 9:07 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 2/27/12: Another federal ruling against DOMA
Sara’s News Roundup 2/27/12: Another federal ruling against DOMA

The prospects for marriage equality in Alaska, another decision against DOMA in the federal courts, same-sex marriage in Kenya, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup, 2/19/2012: Whitney Houston against bullying

Sunday, 19 February 2012 – 3:12 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup, 2/19/2012: Whitney Houston against bullying
Sara’s News Roundup, 2/19/2012: Whitney Houston against bullying

Whitney Houston against bullying, contraception & anti-LGBT rhetoric in Republican presidential politics, marriage equality in New Jersey and Maryland, Don’t Say Gay in Tennessee, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 12/19/11: Straight sister to LGBTs

Monday, 19 December 2011 – 9:36 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 12/19/11: Straight sister to LGBTs
Sara’s News Roundup 12/19/11: Straight sister to LGBTs

A straight sister to LGBTs, an argument for a bisexual hairstyle, the Straight Spouse Network for spouses of gays/lesbians who come out, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 12/13/11: Rick Perry’s antigay ad

Tuesday, 13 December 2011 – 10:22 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 12/13/11: Rick Perry’s antigay ad
Sara’s News Roundup 12/13/11: Rick Perry’s antigay ad

GOP hopeful Rick Perry’s antigay ad in Iowa, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 11/28/11: Phyllis Lyon celebrates 87

Monday, 28 November 2011 – 8:53 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 11/28/11: Phyllis Lyon celebrates 87
Sara’s News Roundup 11/28/11: Phyllis Lyon celebrates 87

Longtime LGBT activist Phyllis Lyon turns 87, the impact of same-sex marriage in the presidential race, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Rachel Maddow Wishes LGBT Activist Phyllis Lyon Happy Birthday – Video
SheWired, November 22, 2011

On November 16, Rachel Maddow wished pioneering LGBT rights activist Phyllis Lyon Happy Birthday at Phyllis’ “Big Birthday Bash” sponsored by Lyon-Martin Health Services on November 16, 2011 at the San Francisco LGBT Center (her 87th birthday was actually on November 10).  Watch:

Lyon-Martin Health Services provides personalized healthcare and support services to women and transgender people who lack access to quality care because of their sexual or gender identity, regardless of their ability to pay.

2) Gay Marriage Could Bring Shifts in Republican Race
Concord, New Hampshire, Associated Press, November 24, 2011

3) Gay marriage message takes gentler tone in Maine
California, San Francisco Chronicle, November 21, 201

4) Opinion: Keeping Marital Secrets Closeted
New York Times, November 24, 2011

Broken Words: The Abuse of Science and Faith in American Politics by Jonathan Dudley5) Author Jonathan Dudley Examines What the Bible Really Says About Gay Marriage (and Other Surprising Revelations)
Baltimore, Maryland, Marketwire, October 28, 2011

6) Seniors Know The Key to Happiness
Advocate, November 21, 2011

7) Young, Gay And Homeless: Fighting For Resources
NPR, November 20, 2011

8) The Flesh and the Spirit
Advocate, November 23, 2011

9) Two Spirit Documentary Breaks PBS Records
Advocate, November 19, 2011

10) The Gay Men’s Chorus strives to stay relevant
Sacramento, Calif., Sacramento Bee, November 27, 2011

11) Transgender Player Helps American Samoa to First International Soccer Win
Apia, Samoa, New York Times, November 25, 2011

12) I’m Retiring the Word ‘Tranny’… Will You Join Me?
Huffington Post, October 19, 2011

13) Lady Gaga To Receive Trevor Hero Award For LGBT Community Work
Huffington Post, November 20, 2011

14) Do You Want To See The “It’s Time” Marriage Ad On TV?
Australia, Advocate, November 27, 2011