Bent Alaska’s blog will continue in hiatus indefinitely; but the Bent Alaska Facebook Group on Facebook is thriving — join us! A long-overdue update from Bent Alaska’s editor.
Read the full story »Of anger and lying
Politicians lie, but we can’t afford to lie to ourselves. Quit thinking that someone else will vote in your place: In today’s political climate, complacency equals death.
Winter is coming — so vote
Winter is coming — and election season is here. It’s time to prepare for the coming political storms. Today is the 2012 Alaska primary election. Please vote.
Sara’s News, 8/27/12: Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith — U.S. military’s first openly gay flag officer
Brig. Gen. Tammy S. Smith becomes the first openly gay officer of flag rank in U.S. military, California Senate votes to make “ex-gay” therapy illegal for use with minor children; our community’s changing alphabet soup; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Ask Lambda Legal: Access to housing
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question about fair access to housing for same-sex couples.
Alaska Pride Conference 2012: Call for workshops
Identity is seeking presenters for Alaska Pride Conference 2012, to be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel in Anchorage. The deadline for workshop applications is September 4.
Alone in the crowd: Racial/ethnic identity & acceptance — Sunday, Aug 26
Does racial/ethnic identity affect our ability to accept ourselves, accept others, or feel accepted by those around us? Please join us for a discussion in honor of Mya Dale — Sunday, August 26 at the Sugarspoon.
Leslie Kimiko Ward’s “1,000 Cranes” at Out North this weekend & next
Out North Contemporary Art House presents Leslie Kimiko Ward’s 1,000 Cranes, an exploration of f isolation and interdependence, grief and healing, social media, and the transformative powers of collective art — through the end of August.
Give it to me straight: Chickengate 2012
Just like Chick-fil-A, we get to decide where and how we spend our money. Let’s start by opening our eyes before we open our wallets: improve our local economy, and support businesses that have the right ideas when it comes to what “equal rights” really means.
Sara’s News, 8/15/12: Mitt Romney’s VP pick Paul Ryan just as antigay as he is
Mitt Romney’s running mate Paul Ryan: just as antigay; “Matrix” co-director Lana Wachowski (formerly “Larry”) comes out publicly as transgender; unethical off-label medical attempt to and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Sara’s News, 8/9/12: Out at the Olympics
Gay Olympians aren’t neccessarily out Olympians; the legacy of astronaut Sally Ride; transgender people protected under Affordable Care Act; antigay Bryan Fischer advocates “underground railroad” to kidnap children of gay parents; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
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Sara’s News, 10/18/12: The very real consequences of DADT repeal
The very real consequences of DADT repeal; seeking survivor benefits for same-sex partner of Alaska shooting victim; waiting on SCOTUS decision about whether it will hear Prop 8 case; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Ask Lambda Legal: Blood donations
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question about the federal government’s longstanding ban against donations of blood from men who have sex with men (MSM).
First Friday: Love is Love at Tref.Punkt Studio
Alaska Pride Conference 2012 kicks off on October 5 with a First Friday showing at Tref.Punkt Studio of Love is Love, a photographic exhibit of LGBT couples from across the state.
Events coming up »
Light the Way to Justice: Tuesday, March 26 in Anchorage
United for marriage: Light the way to justice. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26–27, in two cases about freedom to marry. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, at the federal courthouse in Anchorage (7th & C) in a circle united for equality.
“Pariah” screening & discussion at UAA Friday, Nov. 2
Pariah, a critically acclaimed film about a 17-year-old African-American woman embracing her lesbian identity, will screen at UAA on Friday, November 2, and will be followed by a discussion on acceptance in honor of Mya Dale. The event is free and open to the public.
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Prevo divorce documents raise “loosey-goosey” questions about Anchorage Baptist Temple house
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Another few laps: Reports of Prop 5’s demise are premature (& proof Minnery knew he was spreading false information)
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A mournful Pride
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Wasilla Gays to Levi: We’re here
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Anchorage and Fairbanks fight the H8, protest Prop 8!
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A long-overdue Bent Alaska update — October 2013
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Dance in the Streets and Increase the Beat: New Steps Forward for Pridefest 2013
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Light the Way to Justice: Tuesday, March 26 in Anchorage
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Sara’s News, 11/5/12: Marriage equality on the ballot tomorrow in four states
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A word from our editor…
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- A mournful Pride
- Another few laps: Reports of Prop 5's demise are premature (& proof Minnery knew he was spreading false information)
- Anchorage and Fairbanks fight the H8, protest Prop 8!