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