Articles by Bent Alaska
Bent Alaska is Alaska's LGBTQA blog founded by E. Ross in March 2008 and now edited (as of October 2011) by Melissa S. (Mel) Green.
St. Mary’s hosts discussions on anti-LGBT discrimination & Proposition 5
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will host two discussions on successive Sundays (February 19 and 26) on discrimination against LGBT Alaskans and on Proposition 5, the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. On Friday, March 2, Christians for Equality will hold a Prayer Rally for Equality, also at St. Mary’s.
Savage Love Live in Anchorage: A photoessay
Dan Savage’s column today recounts how he “headed north last week to do Savage Love Live — a rapid-fire, slightly tipsy Q&A session — at the University of Alaska Anchorage. It was my third visit to UAA and it was a blast.” It was a blast for his audience, too.
Ask Lambda Legal: Transitioning at Work
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question from a transgender woman about employment discrimination when transitioning at work.
Saturday night in Fairbanks: Two events to shake out the cabin fever
Fairbanksans have two opportunities to shake out their cabin fever on Saturday, Feb. 11: a Valentine’s Day Dance Party benefiting the Interior AIDS Association; and Fairbanks Rollergirls presents the 2012 Zombie Prom, benefiting the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living.
Saturday night in Anchorage: Three Valentine’s events
A busy Anchorage weekend, with 3 Valentine-themed events on Saturday, Feb. 11: Joani LaChoy’s Champagne Cabaret (benefits ICOAA’s Scholarship Fund and Identity, Inc.); the All Grrlz Valentine Dance; and the Naughty Valentines Drag King Show (benefits Pride Prom).
Audre Lorde, poet and writer (Black History Month)
A self-proclaimed “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Audre Lorde was a Caribbean-American poet, writer, and activist in the civil rights, antiwar, and feminist movements. Bent Alaska presents her story as part of our celebration of Black History Month 2012, with thanks to GLAAD and the Equality Forum.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: I am my brother’s/sister’s keeper
February 7, 2012 marks the 12th year of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The 2012 theme is “”I am My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS.”
James Baldwin, author (Black History Month)
James Baldwin was an African-American and gay writer whose novels and essays captured the conflicted spirit of late 20th century America. Bent Alaska presents his story as part of our celebration of Black History Month 2012, with thanks to GLAAD and the Equality Forum.
Bipartisan group of former Anchorage mayors announce support of One Anchorage Initiative
One Anchorage is holding a press conference today with a bipartisan group of five former Anchorage mayors announcing their support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative, which is on the ballot for the April 3 Anchorage municipal election.
Fabulous Bowl Sunday at Mad Myrna’s — because “Super” simply won’t do!
Join the ICOAA’s Grand Duke and Duchess XI, Vik and Celeste, for Fabulous Bowl (because Super simply won’t do)! Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, at Mad Myrna’s.
