Article Archive for March 2012
RAW seeks submissions for 2012 Nicole Blizzard Short Story Contest
Every year, Radical Arts for Women (RAW) sponsors the Nicole Blizzard Short Story Contest open to all women living in Alaska. This year’s submission deadline is April 1, 2012. Winners will be announced at at Celebration of Change on April 21, 2012.
Montana senator and MHRN equality activist to speak in Juneau tonight
Montana Senator Christine Kaufmann, one of three LGBT members of the Montana legislature and cofounder of the Montana Human Rights Network (MHRN), and Jamee Greer, an organizer and lobbyist with MHRN will speak tonight on “The Next Twenty Years: Achieving Equality for All Alaskans” at a reception and community event at the Hangar in Juneau.
How have the gods
With Annie Muse’s poem “How have the gods,” Bent Alaska is pleased to continue featuring the creative writing of LGBTQA Alaskans.
Ask Lambda Legal: The Affordable Care Act and HIV
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question about health insurance for persons living with HIV.
Sara’s News Roundup 3/12/12: The personal & political in same-sex marriage votes
Republican legislators in three states changed their votes on same-sex marriage through having a personal connection with gay friends, relatives, or constituents, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Minnery misrepresents One Anchorage fundraising
Nearly 1,100 Alaskans — about 75% of contributors — have so far donated to One Anchorage, a March 7 press release announced. But it didn’t take long for anti-LGBT leader Jim Minnery to claim that “Outside Gay Rights Funds Bankroll Prop. 5 Supporters,” completely ignoring One Anchorage’s numerous in-state contributors.
Last Frontier Drag Kings host King Knoajj’s Bday Bash and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Allie Hernandez presents the Last Frontier Drag Kings on Saturday, March 10, for King Knoajj’s Bday Bash and St Patrick’s Day Celebration — the Kings’ fourth show at the S Lounge. Auction proceeds will benefit One Anchorage.
Arctic Heat 2012
Come to Arctic Heat, Alaska’s Bear & Leather weekend, this Friday through Sunday at The Raven and Mad Myrna’s! Winners of the titles Mr. Alaska Bear, Alaska Bear Cub, Mr. Alaska Leather, and Ms. Alaska Leather will represent their titles during a two-year of reign, and my travel, speak, participate, and assist in local club fundraising.
Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?
A petition for the documentary Bully to reach its intended audience, same-sex marriage in Archie’s world, abuse of transgender children, discrimination against the children of LGBT parents of color, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Brawl of the Wild 3: Rage City Rollergirls vs. Fairbanks Rollergirls at Dena’ina Center
It’s not just Fur Rondy, it’s also Roller Derby Rondy — as Anchorage’s Rage City Rollergirls All Stars take on the visiting Fairbanks Rollergirls All Stars in Brawl of the Wild 3. The action takes place March 3 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Girl Scouts of Alaska.
