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Dignity Bennett: I’m better then all this pain and so are you — Thursday, June 28 in Wasilla

Thursday, 28 June 2012 – 8:51 AM | One Comment
Dignity Bennett: I’m better then all this pain and so are you — Thursday, June 28 in Wasilla

Dignity Bennett of Big Lake has been making videos about self-acceptance, bullying, and other topics to help LGBTQI youth. Now she’s taking it to the public square, with a talk Thursday, June 28 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM at Wasilla’s Wonderland Park.

Remembering Mya Dale, 1990–2012: Putting suicide in its place

Wednesday, 27 June 2012 – 4:14 PM | 8 Comments
Mya Dale

The meaning of Mya Dale’s death is one thing, the meaning of her life is another. Let’s put suicide in its place, but let’s also honor and celebrate the life of a beautiful and remarkable person. A memorial service will take place this Friday, June 29: wear orange.

Sara’s News, 6/10/12: More blows to marriage discrimination

Monday, 11 June 2012 – 9:28 AM | One Comment
Protesting Prop 8 in Anchorage, 15 Nov 2008. Photo by Melissa S. Green

Prop 8 headed to SCOTUS, yet another federal court rules against DOMA, and Washington State will vote on marriage equality this fall; Marriott has special deals for Pride; politicians & their gay kids; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska (with supplemental info from Bent Alaska).

Bully screens at the Bear Tooth, June 8–14

Monday, 4 June 2012 – 3:15 PM | One Comment
Bully screens at the Bear Tooth, June 8–14

Bully (film)Bully examines the dire consequences of bullying through the stories of five students who face bullying on a daily basis. It will be shown at the Bear Tooth in Anchorage from Friday, June 8 through Thursday, June 14 (except Monday).

Pride 2012, Friday, June 8: Power Clinic karaoke; Bully screens at the Bear Tooth; & Friday Night Divas special Pride show

Monday, 4 June 2012 – 1:18 PM | Comments Off on Pride 2012, Friday, June 8: Power Clinic karaoke; Bully screens at the Bear Tooth; & Friday Night Divas special Pride show
Power Drop-in Center at Anchorage Transit Center

Friday, June 8: An open mike/karaoke for youth and young adults at the Downtown Transit Center’s POWER Clinic; Bully screens at the Bear Tooth tonight through June 14 (& perhaps later); and a special Pride edition of Mad Myrna’s Friday Night Divas show.

Bent News, 2012-05-24: Tyler Clementi’s roommate sentenced; concentration camps for gays

Thursday, 24 May 2012 – 8:06 AM | Comments Off on Bent News, 2012-05-24: Tyler Clementi’s roommate sentenced; concentration camps for gays
Bent News, 2012-05-24: Tyler Clementi’s roommate sentenced; concentration camps for gays

Dharun Ravi sentenced on charges related to death of Tyler Clementi; North Carolina pastor calls for concentration camps for gays/lesbians; and other news of the week from Bent Alaska’s Twitter feed @bentalaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 4/25/12: Obama endorses safe school laws

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 – 9:32 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 4/25/12: Obama endorses safe school laws
Sara’s News Roundup 4/25/12: Obama endorses safe school laws

Pres. Obama endorses national safe schools and nondiscrimination laws; the shrinking antigay base; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North

Friday, 20 April 2012 – 11:53 AM | Comments Off on Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North
Anchorage Pride Prom 2012: Steampunk! — Saturday night at Out North

Join Anchorage and Mat-Su area youth this Saturday night, April 21, for Anchorage Pride Prom 2012. This year’s theme: Steampunk!

Day of Silence 2012 observed this Friday, as another gay teen is mourned

Thursday, 19 April 2012 – 3:15 PM | Comments Off on Day of Silence 2012 observed this Friday, as another gay teen is mourned
Day of Silence 2012 observed this Friday, as another gay teen is mourned

Day of Silence in protest of the bullying and silencing of LGBT students and their allies is being observed on Friday, April 20, in high schools and colleges throughout the nation — including, in Alaska, UAF and UAA.

Ask Lambda Legal: Day of Silence

Thursday, 12 April 2012 – 8:10 AM | Comments Off on Ask Lambda Legal: Day of Silence
Jesus is not a homophobe

In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a high school student’s question about GLSEN’s Day of Silence, which will be observed on April 20.