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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
Anchorage Assembly honors memory of James L. Crump
Three days after James L. Crump died in a tragic accident only minutes after the start of Anchorage’s annual Pride parade, Assembly members Elvi Gray-Jackson and Harriet Drummond — who had walked in the parade not far behind James — introduced a resolution in the Assembly to honor him. The resolution had unanimous support of the Assembly and Mayor. Members of James’ family were present for the passage of the resolution.
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
A mournful Pride
Just a few minutes after it began, Anchorage’s annual Pride parade ended in tragedy with the accidental death of James L. Crump, a registered nurse with the Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services and a loved member of the Anchorage LGBT community. May he rest in peace.
Marriage victory in New York!
The New York Senate passed a marriage equality bill 33-29 on Friday night and Gov. Cuomo signed it, making New York the 6th state in the U.S. to legalize same sex marriage. A similar bill passed the New York Assembly last week, and passed the Senate amendments tonight. The new law will take effect in 30 days.
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
A Big Wild Lesbian at Netroots Nation
In which our erstwhile reporter dons her Radical Arts for Women t-shirt, which confers superpowers sufficient to push through another day of (mostly) interesting sessions at Day 2 of Netroots Nation, despite far too little downtime and an overabundance of stress hormones.
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
Prepping for Netroots Nation — #nn11 #nn11lgbt
Two weeks ago we announced that Bent Alaska coadmin/contributor Mel Green is going to Netroots Nation 11 on full scholarship through the LGBT Netroots Connect initiative. Now she explains how she’s prepared for the conference, & what she hopes to bring back for Bent Alaska.
Southern Baptist Convention called upon to apologize for mistreatment of LGBTs
A new coalition of organizations has started a petition calling on the Southern Baptist Convention to apologize for the harm its teachings have caused the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. The coalition includes the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, Believe OutLoud, Faith in America, GetEQUAL, Soulforce and Truth Wins Out. Sign the petition!
