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