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