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Sara’s News Roundup 11/21/11: The Advocate’s list of 2011’s top 21 LGBTQ stories

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Sara’s News Roundup 11/21/11: The Advocate’s list of 2011’s top 21 LGBTQ stories

The top 21 stories of 2011, 100 people of the year, bishops bearing false witness, and Nepal’s first lesbian film. That and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) 21 Top News Stories of the Year
Advocate, November 2011

2) Brazil Grants Residency Based on Same-Sex Marriage
Rio De Janeiro, Associated Press, November 14, 2011

3) Catholic Charities Groups End Ill. Suit
Illinois, Advocate, November 14, 2011

4) New effort in state to legalize gay marriage
Seattle, Herald, November 13, 2011

5) New Options For Gay Retirees
Smart Money, November 14, 2011

6) North Carolina LGBT Activists Gearing up for Ballot Battle
Greensboro, N.C., Advocate, November 14, 2011

7) Bishops Behaving Badly
Pasadena, Calif., Huffington Post, November 14, 2011

8) Girl Takes Life After Gender-Based Taunting
Ridge Farm, Illinois, Advocate, November 15, 2011

9) Nepal’s First Lesbian / Gay Film Ever ‘Snow Flower’ Dubbed ‘Brokeback Everest’
Nepal, SheWired, November 16, 2011

10) Marriage: What’s It Worth?
Advocate, December-January 2011

11) Op-ed: The Beckhams, the Movie Tomboy, and Me
Advocate, November 16, 2011

12) People of the Year: The Out 100 Picks
Advocate, November 17, 2011

13) What It’s Like for Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys
Advocate, November 18, 2011

14) Colorado researchers seek LGBTQ participants for survey on health care providers
Posted November 16, 2011 by Bent Alaska

15) About World AIDS Day, December 1st
World AIDS Day, November 2011

16) Women driving means prostitution, pornography, homosexuality and divorce: Saudi
Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe Metro, November 18, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 11/14/11: Antigay propaganda for Halloween

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Sara’s News Roundup 11/14/11: Antigay propaganda for Halloween

A Juneau father speaks out against antigay propaganda dropped in with his children’s Halloween candy, recent polls show public support for transgender equality, and “gay” penguins at the Toronto Zoo.  That and other recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Bipartisan group reframes case for legalizing gay marriage
Washington, USA Today, November 8, 2011

2) Second Edition: Transition and Beyond now available
Portland, Oregon, www.transtherapist.com, November 2011

3) Same-sex penguin pair fascinates zookeepers
Toronto, Canada, Toronto News, November 4, 2011

4) Letter: The scariest thing this Halloween
Juneau, Alaska, Juneau Empire, November 8, 2011

5) Intersex councillor likely to be mayor
Sydney, Australia, Star Observer, November 7, 2011

6) Houston Mayor Annise Parker Wins Reelection
Houston, Texas, Advocate, November 8, 2011

7) Strong Majorities Favor Rights & Legal Protections for Transgender People
Washington, D.C., Public Religion Research Institute, November 2011

8) NY radio station launches new voice of black gay life
New York, inGrio, November 5, 2011

9) ‘Yes’ wins big in TC non-discrimination vote
Traverse City, Mich., Record Eagle, November 8, 2011

10) Commentary: More Faith Leaders Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
Black Entertainment Television, November 7, 2011

11) More than 90 Percent of American Catholics Back Transgender Rights
Washington, DC, Equally Blessed, November 8, 2011

12) Gay Penguins Buddy and Pedro Will Reunite Once They’ve Helped Propagate Their Species!
Toronto, Canada, SheWired, November 11, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 11/8/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 11/8/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) N.J. judge allows gay marriage suit
New Jersey, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 5, 2011

2) ‘Ex-Gay’ Movement: Weaker By the Minute
Advocate, November 4, 2011

3) Race, Religion and Same-Sex Marriage
New York Times, October 31, 2011

4) Church of England vetoes services of blessing for same-sex couples
U.K., Guardian, November 2, 2011

5) Gay Teen Suspended for Wearing Makeup
Lexington, Tenn., Advocate, November 4, 2011

6) IRS Formally Agrees with Historic Court Ruling for Transgender Taxpayers
Washington, Human Rights Campaign, November 3, 2011

7) RIVERSIDE: Cal Baptist expels transgendered student
Riverside, Calif., Press-Enterprise, October 28 2011

8) Conference to discuss issues for gay Mormons
Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 2011

9) Locker room is ready for a gay player: NHL scout
British Columbia, CTVBC, November 4, 2011

10) UN Report Spotlights LGBT Rights Abuses in Iran
Iran, Advocate, November 4, 2011

11) Glee Spoiler: Gay Sex Guarantees Controversy
Advocate, November 4, 2011

12) Mormon bishop says church responsible for gays’ emotional wounds
Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, November 6, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 10/31/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 10/31/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Editorial: Still a fight for gay soldiers
Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2011

2) David Carter Hails Frank Kameny as History’s Greatest Gay Activist
Gay City News, October 26, 2011

3) Lesbian Survives 11th Hour Right-Wing Assault to Win Court Seat
New York, Gay City News, October 21, 2011

4) Former Aussie Hockey Star Comes Out, Discusses Homophobia
Australia, Advocate, October 24, 2011

(See also Bent Alaska’s October 23 sstory, “Australian hockey goalie Gus Johnston comes out, sparks more discussion on LGBT athletes & homophobia in sports”

5) Male or female? Babies born on the sliding sex scale
BBC News, October 10, 2011

6) Rachel Maddow: “100% of my hate mail is about my appearance”
Advocate, October 23, 2011

7) Eight Military Couples Challenge DOMA
Massachusetts, Gay City News, October 27, 2011

8) Balls of Fury: Inside Underground LGBT Culture
Advocate, November 2011

9) Transgender Activists Celebrate Huge Federal Prison Victory
Washington, Advocate, September 30, 2011

10) Children of gay families more likely to be poor: study
Boston, Reuters, October 25, 011

11) Dan Kloeffler: Out for Good
Huffington Post, October 28, 2011

12) Two men who divorced their wives, came out as gay, became transgender lesbians, now MARRY after one has a sex change
Wales, Daily Mail UK, October 27, 2011

13) Lesbian Couple Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Roanoke, VA, ABC News, Oct. 30, 2011

14) Perry supports overturning N.H. marriage equality
New Hampshire, October 30, 2011, October 29, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 9/5/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 9/5/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Pro-gay judge sworn in to Calif. Supreme Court
Sacramento, Calif., 365Gay.com, September 2, 2011

2) Producers: Don’t boycott ‘Dancing’ over gay, transgender casting
Los Angeles, Advocate, September 2, 2011

3) Controversial Nominee Approved to Court in Time for Prop. 8
California, Advocate, September 1, 2011

4) Canada amends ruling on Dire Straits’ song
From correspondents in Toronto, September 1, 2011

5) Chaz Bono to appear on Dancing With the Stars
PinkNews.com, August 31, 2011

6) K-Y Aims for Lesbian Lovers
Advocate, September 1, 2011

7) Apple CEO urged to come out as gay
Washington Blade, September 1, 2011

Note: Sara writes that she’ll be taking off about a month off from her regular weekly news sends.

Sara’s News Roundup 8/30/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 8/30/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) “My (Extra) Ordinary Family — My Kid Is Transgender”
Nightline, ABC, August 31, 11:30 Alaska time (4 hours earlier than East Coast time)

2) Perry signs pledge on anti-gay marriage amendment
Austin, Texas, Associated Press, August 26, 2011

3) No Surprise for Bisexual Men: Report Indicates They Exist
New York Times, August 22, 2011

4) Trevor Project Honored at White House
Washington, Advocate, August 25, 2011

5) Op-ed: My Bathroom Transition, and Letting Go of Trans Privilege
Advocate, August 24, 2011

6) New Belgian Statistics
Gay Marriage Blog, August 2011

7) Census: More same-sex couples in more places
CNN, August 25, 2011

8) Man goes to hospital with stomach ache, gets uterus removed
U.K., CBS News, August 3, 2011

9) Quebec unveils guide to care of gay elderly people
Quebec, Canada, BBC News, August 9, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 8/22/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 8/22/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) The Innovators: Great Gay Moments in 20th-Century Dance
Advocate, August 20, 2011

2) Discharged gay troops ready to re-enlist
Washington Blade, Washington D.C., August 11, 2011

3) Homosexual zebra finches form long-term bond
Berkeley, Calif., BBC News, August 15, 2011

4) Tough for gay members to return to US military
San Diego, MSNBC, August 13, 2011

5) Hundreds rally in Nepal for sexual rights
Narayanghat, Nepal, Associated Press, August 14, 2011

6) Bachmann says she isn’t running to judge gays
Yahoo News, August 15, 2011

7) Rev. Mychal Judge, Gay ‘9/11 Saint,’ To Be Honored By N.Y. Catholic Church
Syracuse, N.Y., Huffington Post, August 10, 2011

8) Lesbian-themed K-drama ‘Daughters of Club Bilitis’ causes stir
Korea, OMG, August 11, 2011

9) ‘Faith and Pride’ concert at Seattle cathedral marks singer-songwriter’s return
Seattle, Episcopal News Service, August 18, 2011

10) Krieger: Tips for dating trans guys
365Gay.com, June 6, 2011

11) Areleh Harel: The Orthodox Rabbi Helping Gay Men Marry Lesbians
Jerusalem, Israel, Time, August 16, 2011

12) Gays Are Us ~ Why LGBT Equality Is Not a “White” Issue
National Black Justice Coalition, August 17, 2011

13) My Life as an Intersexual
PBS, Nova, October 30, 2001

14) Some Deportations Halted for Gay Immigrants
Washington, Advocate, August 20, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 8/15/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 8/15/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Bringing Pride to Alaska’s largest parade
Alaska, Pride Foundation, August 2, 2011

2) Supporting LGBTQ youth in foster care
Washington Blade, July 28, 2011

3) Inmate Right to Hormone Treatment, Surgery Upheld
Wisconsin, Gay City, August 10, 2011

4) Conservatives and the LGBT community
Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Press, July 27, 2011

5) First Marriage, Now Taxes
New York, Gay City News, August 3, 2011

6) Cuba transgender wedding shows shifting attitudes
Havana, Cuba, Associated Press, August 13, 2011

7) Ghana church to set up centers for gay “cures”
Ghana, 365Gay.com, August 10, 2011

8) Suquamish Tribe approves same-sex marriage
Suquamish, Wash., Kitsap Sun, August 1, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 8/7/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 8/7/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Prop 8 trial returns Sept. 6
California, 365Gay.com, August 1, 2011

2) Liberals push for end to sex change sterilisation
Sweden, The Local, August 11, 2011

3) Dolly Parton Apologizes for Gay T-Shirt Incident at Dollywood Splash Country
Knoxville, TN, ABC News, July 29, 2011

4) Gay marriage: awkward issue for some GOP hopefuls
New York, 365Gay.com, August 1, 2011

5) New Book Explores Coco Chanel’s Bisexual Romances
Advocate, August 01, 2011

6) Single people relegated to second-class status
Washington Blade, August 4, 2011

7) Gender Neutrality: Could Facebook Be Next?
Advocate, August 1, 2011

8) Two minority groups with a lot in common
Washington Blade, July 28, 2011

9) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gay Community
AboutDeafness.com, June 27, 2011

10) Adam Lambert Is Proud of Being Gay
Advocate, August 4, 2011

11) Lucille Ball Found Gay Rights “Perfectly All Right”
Advocate, August 6, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 7/31/11

Sunday, 31 July 2011 – 12:26 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 7/31/11
Sara’s News Roundup 7/31/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) New Study: Support for Gay Marriage Grew Faster in Past Two Years
US News and World Report, July 27, 2011

2) Lesbian couple are Norway heroes
SameSame, July 26, 2011

3) Lesbian soldier Cammermeyer ‘Serving in Silence’ no more
Langley, Washington, Seattle PI, July 26, 2011

4) Pioneering LGBT Ministry Debunks ‘Pray the Gay Away’ with Debut Film
Angeles, Calif., Rainbow Times, July 24, 2011 Newswire

5) Gay couple asked to reverse shirt at Dollywood
Dollywood, Tenn., Associated Press, July 27, 2011

6) Group Targets California’s LGBT Education Law
California, Advocate, July 27, 2011

7) When They Play Women, It’s Not Just an Act
New York Times, July 28, 2011

8) SLDN Releases Freedom to Serve Guide, Re-launches Online Site
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, July 28, 2011

9) Wedding Expert: NY’s Gay and Lesbian Comedians Riff on Marriage
365Gay.com, July 24, 2011

10) Pregnant man Thomas Beatie reveals buff body, ripped abs in new photos after baby number three
Oregon, New York Daily News, July 27, 2011

11) Gay Ski Week ‘fantastic’
Ontago, New Zealand, Ontago Daily News, August 1, 2011