Article Archive for April 2012
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.
Celebration of Change 2012: Moving Forward — this Saturday at UAA
Celebration of Change, the annual celebration of Alaska women’s art, music, poetry, dance, and humor will take place this Saturday, April 21, at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
Anchorage election: Duke confirms she told election workers not to worry about broken security seals on voting machines
Anchorage Deputy Municipal Clerk Jacqueline Duke has confirmed an election worker’s report that she instructed election workers not to worry about broken security seals on the Diebold AccuVote voting machines used in the April 3 Anchorage election, according to a story published this morning on The Brad Blog. Duke’s instruction directly contradicts instructions in the election handbook, and creates additional questions about the integrity of the election process.
2012 Alaska Pride Young Adult Recognition Award: Nominations due Friday, April 20
Nominations for the Alaska Pride Young Adult Recognition Award are due Friday, April 20.
Sara’s News Roundup 4/16/12: The roots of antigay hostility
The roots of antigay hostility; coming out in a supportive family is good for LGB health; transition-related medical expenses are tax-deductible; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
Bent News, 2012-04-15: Hate crime convictions in eastern Kentucky
First convictions under the the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; updated policy for gender markers on immigration documents; and other Bent Alaska news of the day.
Anchorage Assembly work session on April 3 election irregularities: The livetweets
On Friday, April 13, I I was one of many concerned Anchorage voters who went to the Anchorage Assembly chambers in the Loussac Library to observe the Assembly’s work session on the numerous irregularities of the April 3 municipal election.
Bent News, 2012-04-14: Handholding is “a gateway sexual activity” in Tennessee
The dangers of handholding in Tennessee; Cissna challenges Young for Congress; study confirms coming out is healthy for LGB people; equal rights in Pennsylvania; and other Bent Alaska news of the day.
Bent News, 2012-04-13: Alaska DMV ordered to write new regulations for transgender people
As Anchorage officials continue to deal with the numerous irregularities of the April 3 election, a transgender woman wins a victory against Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles; and other news from Bent Alaska’s Twitter feed.
Eye make-up, the drag diva way
Come meet the candidates for Imperial Crown Prince and Princess XX and learn a few make up techniques along the way! — taught by some of your local drag divas this Sunday, April 15, at Mad Myrna’s. (It’s more fun than doing your taxes!)
