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Sara’s News Roundup 7/24/11

Sunday, 24 July 2011 – 7:21 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 7/24/11
Sara’s News Roundup 7/24/11

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

1) Historic anti-DOMA hearing at the Senate airs pro-, anti-gay sides
Washington, 365Gay.com, July 23, 2011

2) Transgender people to be recognised in law
Ireland, Irish Times, July 15, 2011

3) Lesbian Couples Boosting Gay Marriage Numbers
NPR, July 11, 2011

4) Up, Up and Out of the Closet: DC Comics introduces several gay superheroes including Batwoman, The Question, and Voodoo in its new line of comic books
Advocate, July 18, 2011

5) Obama Nominates Another Gay Man for Federal Bench
Washington, Advocate, July 21, 2011

6) Alaska sued in transgender driver’s license case
Juneau, Alaska, Sacramento Bee, July 18, 2011

7) Queer theologian makes the case for (radical) love ~ God as ‘Divine Top’ and other surefire feather rufflers
Gay City News, June 29, 2011

8) One-third of Methodist clergy in New England would break rules on same-sex marriages
New England, Providence Journal, July 18, 2011

9) Clay Aiken on Being a Gay Teen in the South
North Carolina, Advocate, July 22, 2011

10) NY’s ‘First Lesbian’ of Bronx ready for wedding
New York, AFP, July 22, 2011

11) North Carolina Is in for a Fight on Marriage
North Carolina, Advocate, July 1, 2011

12) Researchers Discover Sex-Change Gene
Advocate, July 21, 2011

13) N.Y. Marriage Windfall: $155M
New York, Advocate, July 23, 2011

14) Let the Outgames begin
Vancouver, Canada, Yahoo News, July 21, 2011

15) Couples wed on 1st day gay marriage is legal in NY
New York (AP), Yahoo News, July 24, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 7/4/11

Monday, 4 July 2011 – 1:02 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 7/4/11
Sara’s News Roundup 7/4/11

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

1) In NY, gay marriage law brings wedding plans
New York, Associated Press, June 27, 2011

2) Etiquette Expert: Hey, NY – 10 things you need to know about gay weddings
365Gay.com, June 24, 2011

3) Cuba’s gay pride parade: big debut, few marchers
Havana, Cuba, AFP, May 28, 2011

4) Anna Paquin on Her Husband’s Gay Fans, Prejudice Against Bisexuals
Advocate, June 28, 2011

5) The End Of Gender?
NPR, June 23, 2011

6) Catholic Church Denies Funeral For Local Gay Man
San Diego, 10News.com, June 27, 2011

7) Political Notebook: White House invites bisexual activist to Pride event
San Francisco, Bay Area Reporter, June 23, 2011

8) Will marriage change gay love?
Salon, June 28, 2011

9) Wanna cash in on gay marriage? NYers say ‘I do’
Niagra Falls, NY, 365Gay.com, June 28, 2011

10) Forced Sex Change On Young Girls A Growing Concern In India
India, Huffington Post, June 28, 2011

11) Australian lesbian housing first in Brunswick
Australia, Moreland Leader, June 11, 2011

12) Gay marriage supporters plan referendum in Maine
Lewiston, Maine, Associated Press, June 30, 2011

13) Beijing’s Gay Community Fights Censorship
Beijing, China, Time, July 1, 2011

14) Taiwan’s Gays Welcome Lady Gaga
Taichung, Taiwan, Advocate, July 3, 2011

15) Transgender Jews Seek Place in Jewish Life
Berkeley, Calif., Baltimore Jewish Times, June 26, 2011

16) Census Shows Drastic Increase in Gay and Lesbian Households in Alaska
Alaska, Your Alaska Link, June 30, 2011

17) NBC’s hit show “The Voice” is giving a voice to gay singers
Associated Press, June 28, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 6/27/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 6/27/11

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

1) Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact
New York, Associated Press, June 25, 2011

2) N.J. Senate President Sweeney calls abstaining from gay marriage vote worst decision of legislative career
Trenton, New Jersey, NewJersey.com, June 20, 2011

3) The Archbishop vs. the Governor: Gay Sera, Sera
New York, New York Times, June 18, 2011

4) When Parents Reject Their Transgender Child
Huffington Post, June 11, 2011

5) Cubs Deliver “It Gets Better” Message
Chicago, Advocate, June 20, 2011

6) Book Excerpt: From Here To Eternity, The Restored Edition
Advocate, June 21, 2011

7) Study finds half of college-educated gays in the closet at work
365Gay.com, June 21, 2011

8) The transgender surgeon as artist
San Mateo, Calif., Washington Blade, June 2, 2011

9) Giffords Intern Celebrates Gay Night at Nats Park
Washington, Advocate, June 22, 2011

10) Judge Exempts Same-Sex Spouse From Testifying
Maryland, Advocate, June 24, 2011

11) Tracy Morgan Meets With Gay Youths Shunned By Parents
Advocate, June 17, 2011

12) Oregon sued over transgender insurance coverage
Salem, Oregon, KATU.com, June 21, 2011

13) Marriage Equality Foes Speak Out
New York, Advocate, June 25, 2011

14) Soccer sisters accused of being more Arthur than Martha
Germany, Daily Telegraph, June 22, 2011

15) Culhane: Analysis (and Celebration!) of the NY Marriage Equality Law
365Gay.com, April 25, 2011

16) Coming Out Most Beneficial in a Supportive Environment
Psych Central, June 22, 2011

17) Some celebrity quotes on NY’s new gay marriage law
CBS, June 25, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 6/19/11

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Sara’s News Roundup 6/19/11

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

1) Being gay today: The debate over pride in the 21st century
Toronto, Canada, Globe and Mail, June 10, 2011

2) Bisexual Christian embarks on homophobic ‘hurt’ journey
BBC News, U.K., June 15, 2011

3) Maine Pols Save Transgender Rights Policy
Maine, Advocate, June 8, 2011

4) White House to host Pride celebration on June 29
Washington, Washington Blade, June 7, 2011

5) From I.R.S. to Gay Couples, Headaches and Expenses
Utah, New York Times, June 11, 2011

6) Trans people trying to be just ordinary
Ontario, Canada, The Spec, June 10, 2011

7) Portland Adopts Trans-Inclusive Health Care for City Workers
Portland, Oregon, Advocate, June 9, 2011

8) Gaga sings ‘Born This Way’ at Rome gay rally
Rome, Italy, MSNBC, June 12, 2011

9) Man in Turkey Admits To Writing ‘Gay Girl in Damascus’
Turkey, Yahoo News, June 12, 2011

10) Some gay-rights foes claim they now are bullied
Boston Globe, June 12, 2011

11) Kentucky: Disabled Gay Couple Ejected From Pool
Hazard, Kentucky, Advocate, June 13, 2011

12) Gay: Born this way?
The Independent, June 14, 2011

13) NETROOTS: Lesbian SEIU Head Backs Exec Order Against LGBT Job Bias
Washington, Washington Blade, June 18, 2011

14) Bankruptcy Court: DOMA Unconstitutionally Limits Same-Sex Married Couples From Joint Bankruptcy Filing
Los Angeles, Metro Weekly, June 13, 2011

15) GOP Candidates on Marriage, DADT Repeal
New Hampshire, Advocate, June 14, 2011

16) Church clears the way for celibate gay bishops
London, England, BBC, June 19, 2011

17) Chris Christie Makes the Gaga-Argument for Gay Rights
New Jersey, Advocate, June 15, 2011

18) UN backs gay rights for first time ever
Geneva, Switzerland, Associated Press, June 17, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 6/12/11

Sunday, 12 June 2011 – 12:07 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 6/12/11
Sara’s News Roundup 6/12/11

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

1) 35% – Disapprove of Gay and Lesbian Couples Raising Children
Pew Research Center, Yahoo News, June 9, 2011

2) Army Launches DADT Website
Washington, Advocate, June 6, 2011

3) Don Lemon on Being Gay, Black & Twitter Feed Crush Fodder
National Black Justice Coalition, May 31, 2011

4) Red Sox to Do “It Gets Better” Video
Boston, Advocate, June 6, 2011

5) For Gay Men, Serious Relationships Still Harbor Risks for HIV
HealthDay News, June 7, 2011

6) Steeped in a man’s sport, lesbian footballers fit the mold
Germany, D-W World, June 7, 2011

7) Female couple flout French same-sex marriage ban
Nancy, France, AFP, June 4, 2011

8) LEBANON: Lady Gaga’s newest album seized as potentially offensive to Christians
Lebanon, LA Times, June 6, 2011

9) Glbt (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) Teens More Prone To Risky Behaviors
Atlanta, Third Age, June 6, 2011

10) Bisexual, Lesbian Women Less Likely to Get Pap Tests
Health Behavior News Service, June 7, 2011

11) Transgender Vermonters Score Historic Legislative Victories – Under the Radar
Vermont, Seven Days, June 1, 2011

12) Wyoming Supreme Court reverses same-sex divorce ruling
Cheyenne, Wyoming, Tribune, June 7, 2011

13) [Transgender] Anti-discrimination bills among 49 signed into law by Sandoval
Carson City, Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 2, 2011

14) US bishop ends ban on blessing of same-sex couples
West Hollywood, CA, Guardian, June 9, 2011

15) Canceled Mass outrages gays
Boston, Boston Globe, June 11, 2011

16) VA says transgender [and intersex] vets are eligible for hormones
Washington, Associated Press, June 10, 2011

17) Gwyneth Paltrow encourages children to learn about lesbian parents
London, Telegraph, June 10, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 6/5/11

Sunday, 5 June 2011 – 1:53 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 6/5/11
Sara’s News Roundup 6/5/11

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

1) Mayor Bloomberg makes case for gay marriage law
New York, New York Post, May 26, 2011

2) Gay seniors offered help Program to assist gay senior citizens
Northampton, Mass., The Republican, May 29, 2011

3) ‘Coming Out’: Gay Teenagers, in Their Own Words
New York Times, May 20, 2011

4) Expert: Use gay slurs controversy to tackle homophobia in sports
CNN, May 27, 2011

5) Chaz Bono and transgenderism’s rich history
New Statesman, May 26, 2011

6) The trouble with ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Tennessee, 365Gay.com, May 27, 2011

7) Gay Group Smart to Endorse Obama Early
Washington, Huffington Post, May 27, 2011

8) Pooja Bhatt stands for the LGBT community
India, Yahoo News, May 26, 2011

9) Survey: Gays Gaining Global Acceptance
Advocate, May 30, 2011

10) Krieger: Why can’t LGBTs get along with each other?
San Francisco, 365Gay.com, May 31, 2011

11) Federal judge in Seattle OK’s gay softball organization’s limit on number of straight players
Seattle, Washington Post, June 2, 2011

12) Obama again declares June ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month’
Washington, Daily Caller, May 31, 2011

13) Comedian Hoffman will get into Le Mood Jewish culture conference
Montreal, Canada, Gazette, June 3, 2011

14) The San Francisco Giants release their ‘It Gets Better’ ad
San Francisco, Yahoo News, June 1, 2011

15) Transgender man to compete in Escape From Alcatraz
San Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle, June 4, 2011

16) Polls Show Huge Public Support for Gay and Transgender Workplace Protections
Center for American Progress, June 2, 2011

17) Administration Officials Mark AIDS Anniversary
Advocate, Washington, June 5, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 5/15/11

Sunday, 15 May 2011 – 12:23 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 5/15/11
Sara’s News Roundup 5/15/11

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

1) Virginians are almost evenly split on gay marriage, Post poll finds
Virginia, Washington Post, May 6, 2011

2) Marriage equality film comes to Harlem
Harlem, New York, Pam’s House Blend, May 5, 2011

3) Female-to-male transsexual people have more autistic traits
University of Cambridge, Mass., May 5, 2011

4) Brazil’s Supreme Court approves civil unions for gay couples
Brazil, Pink News, May 6, 2011

5) Brazilian volleyball player says he is gay after enduring homophobic taunts
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Associated Press, May 6, 2011

6) Phoenix gay dads adopt, raise 12 happy kids
Arizona, Arizona Republic, May 2, 2011

7) More companies covering transgender surgery ~ Advocates want corporate America to see sex reassignment as AMA does
MSNBC, February 21, 2011

8) Inclusive Message for Mother’s Day
Advocate, May 7, 2011

9) Betty White Reflects on Gay Following
Advocate, May 0, 2011

10) NCLR honors George Washington University transgender student athlete
San Francisco, Metro Weekly, March 16, 2011

11) Justice Dept. to Continue Policy Against Same-Sex Marriage
Washington, New York Times, May 8, 2011

12) More cancer among gay men, California study finds
California, CNN, May 9, 2011

13) Air Force lesbian who won reinstatement retiring
Seattle, Associated Press, May 10, 2011

14) LGBT Elders Raise Serious Fears About Long Term Care Facilities
Washington, Red Wire, April 5, 2011

15) Gay marriage bill introduced in NY State Assembly
New York, 365Gay.com, May 10, 2011

16) Larry King for N.Y. Marriage Equality
New York, Advocate, May 12, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/11

Monday, 9 May 2011 – 7:21 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/11
Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/11

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

1) Bill Clinton Endorses N.Y. Marriage
New York, Advocate, May 5, 2011

2) Lesbian ex-cadet giving up West Point fight
Albany, New York, Associated Press, April 27, 2011

3) Gay Mormon Comes Out on The Voice
Advocate, May 4, 2011

4) 15-year-old girl says Christian school threw her out for talking about being bisexual on Facebook
Sacramento, New York Daily News, April 28, 2011

5) How Chaz Bono, Cher’s son, became a man — and possibly a transgender icon? [documentary on Oprah’s OWN channel May 10]
Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2011

6) ‘True Blood’s’ Evan Rachel Wood says she’s bisexual, ‘into androgyny in general’
LA Times, April 18, 2011

7) Maternity Store Offers Discount Only To Lesbian Customers
New York, CBS News, April 23, 2011

8) S.F. Catholic lawsuit rejected by Supreme Court
San Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle, May 3, 2011

9) Hands up! Moment a sham wedding groom was seized at the altar after officers hid in the church vestry
U.K., Daily Mail Reporter, April 15, 2011

10) Despite rapid growth, India lets its girls die
Moren, India, Associated Press, May 4, 2011

11) Growing Up Gay and Transgendered in Appalachia
Appalachia, The Atlantic, April 30 2011

12) Harvey Milk High School Competes for Gaga Funding
New York, Advocate, May 4, 2011

13) NYT Editorial: Fit to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage
New York Times, May 3, 2011

14) Gay Calif. mayor seeks U.S. House seat
California, Washington Blade, May 5, 2011

15) Arthur Laurents Dies at 93
New York, Advocate, May 5, 2011

16) USOC official Peter Vidmar resigns after anti-gay marriage actions
USA Today, May 7, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 5/1/11

Sunday, 1 May 2011 – 11:51 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 5/1/11
Sara’s News Roundup 5/1/11

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

1) League of Women Voters Joins N.Y. Marriage Coalition
New York, Advocate, April 25, 2011

2) West Point rejects lesbian cadet
Albany, New York, Associated Press, April 22, 2011

3) Clement to defend DOMA with different firm
Washington Blade, April 25, 2011

4) Put It Gets Better In School Libraries
Advocate.com, March 28, 2011

5) Texas may strip away transgender marriage rights
Austin, Texas, Associated Press, April 25, 2011

6) U.S. Department of Labor adds gender identity and pregnancy status to its equal employment policy
Washington, National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce, April 28, 2011

7) Uncensored, Gay Dorian Gray
Advocate, April 28, 2011

8) Marines get trained on accepting gay recruits
365Gay.com, April 28, 2011

9) Ellen DeGeneres leads celebrities on Out’s power 50 list
San Francisco Chronicle, April 28 2011

10) Archie Comics devoting series to new gay character
San Francisco Chronicle, April 4, 2011

11) StoryCorps: A military man finds peace with his sexuality and his Mormon faith
San Francisco Chronicle, April 7, 2011

12) White House to host first ever trans meeting
Washington, Washington Blade, April 27, 2011

13) Business moguls pen letter endorsing same sex marriage
New York, CNN, April 29, 2011

Sara’s News Roundup 4/24/11

Sunday, 24 April 2011 – 6:12 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 4/24/11
Sara’s News Roundup 4/24/11

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

1) Some Republicans joining NY gay marriage push
New York, 365Gay.com, April 22, 2011

2) What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide?
Chicago, Associated Press, April 18, 2011

3) A New Tool for Treating Transgender People
Huffington Post, April 17, 2011

4) Malaysia sends 66 boys to anti-gay camp
Kuala Lumpurk, Malaysia, April 19, 2011

5) Italian book exposes Rome gay priest scene
Rome, AFP, April 19, 2011

6) Lesbian Activist To Assume State House Seat
Chicago, CBS Chicago, April 18, 2011

7) Footballer in Saudi fined over ‘gay’ remark
Saudi Arabia, Emirates247, March 14, 2011

8) Donald Trump’s views on gay issues might hurt hotels, resorts
Chicago, GoPride, April 23, 2011

9) Corvino: What the Bible doesn’t say
365Gay.com, April 22, 2011

10) Rapper says ‘I’m Gay’ album title provoking death threats
365Gay.com, April 22, 2011

11) Gay rights groups target prominent Atlanta law firm
Georgia, AJC, April 24, 2011

12) Picoult surprised by lesbian novel reaction: Jodi Picoult’s complicated new novel
BBC News, April 21, 2011