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Sara’s News Roundup, 2/19/2012: Whitney Houston against bullying
Whitney Houston against bullying, contraception & anti-LGBT rhetoric in Republican presidential politics, marriage equality in New Jersey and Maryland, Don’t Say Gay in Tennessee, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Sara’s News Roundup 12/19/11: Straight sister to LGBTs
A straight sister to LGBTs, an argument for a bisexual hairstyle, the Straight Spouse Network for spouses of gays/lesbians who come out, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Sara’s News Roundup 12/13/11: Rick Perry’s antigay ad
GOP hopeful Rick Perry’s antigay ad in Iowa, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Sara’s News Roundup 12/6/11: Occupy Wall Street poor on gender analysis
OWS not so good on gender, Marine Corps good on DADT repeal, major league baseball adopts nondiscrimination in sexual orientation, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) Occupy Wall Street’s Tragic Lack of Gender Analysis
Gay City News, October 26, 2011
2) Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Under Fire For LGBT Community Stance
Huffington Post, November 25, 2011
3) Top Marine says service embracing gay ban repeal
Manama, Gahrin, Associated Press, November 28, 2011
4) Conservatives Grapple With Gay Wedding Rite ~ Rabbis Create Traditional Service, But Some Couples Balk
Jewish Daily Forward, November 28, 2011
5) Major League Baseball adopts pro-gay non-discrimination policy
Washington Blade, November 23, 2011
6) LGBT Films Score Big Year End Honors
New York, Advocate, November 29, 2011
7) Barney Frank to Retire
Newton, Mass., Advocate, November 28, 2011
8) TV’s New Transgender Sensation is 11-Years-Old
Advocate, November 26, 2011
9) FBI agents upset over movie alleging J. Edgar Hoover was gay
Washington, Washington Post, November 29, 2011
10) Judge Rules Texas Transgender Man’s Marriage Valid
Dallas, Texas, Advocate, December 2, 2011
11) Asexual Is Good
Gay City News, November 9, 2011
12) Religious experts agree anti-gay texts of major faiths taken out of context
California, University Daily Sundial, December 1, 2011
13) Sex, History And Lesbian Outlaws
Advocate, December 3, 2011
14) ‘Trans-parency’ in the workplace
PhysOrg.com, November 17, 2011
15) Wendi C. Thomas: Ex-head of ‘Love’ rejects claims
Memphis, Commercial Appeal, November 20, 2011
16) Why I go gaga for Lady Gaga
Charleston Gazette, December 1, 2011
Sara’s News Roundup 11/28/11: Phyllis Lyon celebrates 87
Longtime LGBT activist Phyllis Lyon turns 87, the impact of same-sex marriage in the presidential race, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) Rachel Maddow Wishes LGBT Activist Phyllis Lyon Happy Birthday – Video
SheWired, November 22, 2011
On November 16, Rachel Maddow wished pioneering LGBT rights activist Phyllis Lyon Happy Birthday at Phyllis’ “Big Birthday Bash” sponsored by Lyon-Martin Health Services on November 16, 2011 at the San Francisco LGBT Center (her 87th birthday was actually on November 10). Watch:
Lyon-Martin Health Services provides personalized healthcare and support services to women and transgender people who lack access to quality care because of their sexual or gender identity, regardless of their ability to pay.
2) Gay Marriage Could Bring Shifts in Republican Race
Concord, New Hampshire, Associated Press, November 24, 2011
3) Gay marriage message takes gentler tone in Maine
California, San Francisco Chronicle, November 21, 201
4) Opinion: Keeping Marital Secrets Closeted
New York Times, November 24, 2011
Baltimore, Maryland, Marketwire, October 28, 2011
6) Seniors Know The Key to Happiness
Advocate, November 21, 2011
7) Young, Gay And Homeless: Fighting For Resources
NPR, November 20, 2011
8) The Flesh and the Spirit
Advocate, November 23, 2011
9) Two Spirit Documentary Breaks PBS Records
Advocate, November 19, 2011
10) The Gay Men’s Chorus strives to stay relevant
Sacramento, Calif., Sacramento Bee, November 27, 2011
11) Transgender Player Helps American Samoa to First International Soccer Win
Apia, Samoa, New York Times, November 25, 2011
12) I’m Retiring the Word ‘Tranny’… Will You Join Me?
Huffington Post, October 19, 2011
13) Lady Gaga To Receive Trevor Hero Award For LGBT Community Work
Huffington Post, November 20, 2011
14) Do You Want To See The “It’s Time” Marriage Ad On TV?
Australia, Advocate, November 27, 2011
Sara’s News Roundup 11/21/11: The Advocate’s list of 2011’s top 21 LGBTQ stories
The top 21 stories of 2011, 100 people of the year, bishops bearing false witness, and Nepal’s first lesbian film. That and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) 21 Top News Stories of the Year
Advocate, November 2011
2) Brazil Grants Residency Based on Same-Sex Marriage
Rio De Janeiro, Associated Press, November 14, 2011
3) Catholic Charities Groups End Ill. Suit
Illinois, Advocate, November 14, 2011
4) New effort in state to legalize gay marriage
Seattle, Herald, November 13, 2011
5) New Options For Gay Retirees
Smart Money, November 14, 2011
6) North Carolina LGBT Activists Gearing up for Ballot Battle
Greensboro, N.C., Advocate, November 14, 2011
7) Bishops Behaving Badly
Pasadena, Calif., Huffington Post, November 14, 2011
8) Girl Takes Life After Gender-Based Taunting
Ridge Farm, Illinois, Advocate, November 15, 2011
9) Nepal’s First Lesbian / Gay Film Ever ‘Snow Flower’ Dubbed ‘Brokeback Everest’
Nepal, SheWired, November 16, 2011
10) Marriage: What’s It Worth?
Advocate, December-January 2011
11) Op-ed: The Beckhams, the Movie Tomboy, and Me
Advocate, November 16, 2011
12) People of the Year: The Out 100 Picks
Advocate, November 17, 2011
13) What It’s Like for Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys
Advocate, November 18, 2011
14) Colorado researchers seek LGBTQ participants for survey on health care providers
Posted November 16, 2011 by Bent Alaska
15) About World AIDS Day, December 1st
World AIDS Day, November 2011
16) Women driving means prostitution, pornography, homosexuality and divorce: Saudi
Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe Metro, November 18, 2011
Sara’s News Roundup 11/14/11: Antigay propaganda for Halloween
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
Sara’s News Roundup 11/8/11
Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) N.J. judge allows gay marriage suit
New Jersey, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 5, 2011
2) ‘Ex-Gay’ Movement: Weaker By the Minute
Advocate, November 4, 2011
3) Race, Religion and Same-Sex Marriage
New York Times, October 31, 2011
4) Church of England vetoes services of blessing for same-sex couples
U.K., Guardian, November 2, 2011
5) Gay Teen Suspended for Wearing Makeup
Lexington, Tenn., Advocate, November 4, 2011
6) IRS Formally Agrees with Historic Court Ruling for Transgender Taxpayers
Washington, Human Rights Campaign, November 3, 2011
7) RIVERSIDE: Cal Baptist expels transgendered student
Riverside, Calif., Press-Enterprise, October 28 2011
8) Conference to discuss issues for gay Mormons
Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 2011
9) Locker room is ready for a gay player: NHL scout
British Columbia, CTVBC, November 4, 2011
10) UN Report Spotlights LGBT Rights Abuses in Iran
Iran, Advocate, November 4, 2011
11) Glee Spoiler: Gay Sex Guarantees Controversy
Advocate, November 4, 2011
12) Mormon bishop says church responsible for gays’ emotional wounds
Utah, Salt Lake Tribune, November 6, 2011
Sara’s News Roundup 10/31/11
Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) Editorial: Still a fight for gay soldiers
Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2011
2) David Carter Hails Frank Kameny as History’s Greatest Gay Activist
Gay City News, October 26, 2011
3) Lesbian Survives 11th Hour Right-Wing Assault to Win Court Seat
New York, Gay City News, October 21, 2011
4) Former Aussie Hockey Star Comes Out, Discusses Homophobia
Australia, Advocate, October 24, 2011
(See also Bent Alaska’s October 23 sstory, “Australian hockey goalie Gus Johnston comes out, sparks more discussion on LGBT athletes & homophobia in sports”
5) Male or female? Babies born on the sliding sex scale
BBC News, October 10, 2011
6) Rachel Maddow: “100% of my hate mail is about my appearance”
Advocate, October 23, 2011
7) Eight Military Couples Challenge DOMA
Massachusetts, Gay City News, October 27, 2011
8) Balls of Fury: Inside Underground LGBT Culture
Advocate, November 2011
9) Transgender Activists Celebrate Huge Federal Prison Victory
Washington, Advocate, September 30, 2011
10) Children of gay families more likely to be poor: study
Boston, Reuters, October 25, 011
11) Dan Kloeffler: Out for Good
Huffington Post, October 28, 2011
12) Two men who divorced their wives, came out as gay, became transgender lesbians, now MARRY after one has a sex change
Wales, Daily Mail UK, October 27, 2011
13) Lesbian Couple Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Roanoke, VA, ABC News, Oct. 30, 2011
14) Perry supports overturning N.H. marriage equality
New Hampshire, October 30, 2011, October 29, 2011
Sara’s News Roundup 10/25/11
Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
1) More schools take action to stem anti-gay bullying
Los Angeles, Associated Press, October 22, 2011
2) Ending Bi Erasure — on TV and in Our LGBT Worlds
Advocate, September 23, 2011
3) Rachel Maddow Says Gay Culture at Risk From Marriage
Advocate, October 5, 2011
4) SDSU second college in nation to offer LGBT major
San Diego, Sign On News, October 4, 2011
5) Trans American Military Stories
Advocate, September 21, 2011
6) Frank Kameny, Father of American Gay Movement, Dies at 86
Gay City News, October 21, 2011
7) Interesting site: Wikipedia regarding LGBT rights in a state by state, issue by issue format.
8) Johnny Weir as the face of M.A.C.’s 2011 Holiday collection “Glitter and Ice”
Ohnotheydidnt.com, October 19, 2011
9) ‘It’s Important To Live Your Life Openly,’ Says Gov.’s Daughter
Boston, Boston Channel, October 22, 2011
10) Herman Cain Says He Will Support Federal Marriage Ban
Advocate, October 23, 2011
11) Marriage Debate, Meet the Science of Bodies Like Ours
Huffington Post, October 12, 2011
12) Nhojj Releases “Adam & Steve” for LGBT History Month
PRWeb, October 19, 2011
13) Australian passports to now come with 3 gender options: male, female and indeterminate
Canberra, Australia, Canadian Press, September 15, 2011
14) Bachmann’s N.H. Staff Didn’t Resign — They Just Left
New Hampshire, Advocate, October 23, 2011
15) Gay Teen Suicides Launch Nationwide LGBT Risk Study
International Business Times, October 20, 2011
16) Does the process of aging free women sexually?
Shine, October 21, 2011
