Sara's News Roundup 10/17/10

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

1) Gay and Lesbian Weddings Boost CT Economy

Connecticut, NBC Connecticut, October 11, 2010

2) How Religion Is Killing Our Most Vulnerable Youth

Huffington Post, October 15, 2010

3) Perkins Blames Suicides on Gay Community

Advocate, October 13, 2010

4) New study findings show pervasive bullying of and violence toward transgender and gender non-conforming people, alarmingly high rates of suicide attempts

Washington, Erie Gay News, October 7, 2010

5) Kissing Lesbian Couple Kicked Out of Ravens Game

Baltimore, NBC Washington, October 11, 2010

6) Cher's Transgender Son Advises Questioning Gay Youth

AceShowBiz.com, October 9, 2010

7) Transgender Woman Sues LPGA for Right to Play

Fox News, October 14, 2010

8) Repeal Rhetoric

Advocate, October 16, 2010

9) Pentagon Warns Against Coming Out

Washington, Advocate, October 15, 2010

10) For gay youths, middle school can be toughest time

365Gay.com, October 13, 2010

11) Gay marriage debate persists in some Nov. 2 races

Associated Press, October 17, 2010

12) Mormon church says cruelty toward gays is wrong, responds to petition from activists

Salt Lake City, Utah, Star Tribune, October 12, 2010

13) Islam and Homosexuality: The Problem Isn't Religion But Those Who Lead It

Huffington Post, September 24, 2010

14) Report: Nordic Nations Are Best for Gender Equality

AOL News, October 12, 2010