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.
Prepping for Pride 2012: Get your tie-dye on!
Alaska Pride Fest in Anchorage this year is June 2–10, and its time to get ready. Join The Family, UAA’s LGBTQA club: come this Friday and make a tie-dye shirt to wear at Pride!
Sara’s News Roundup 5/21/12: NAACP endorses marriage equality
The NAACP endorses same-sex marriage and other reactions to President Obama’s May 9 announcement of support for marriage equality; Boy Scouts oust a lesbian den mother; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska (with supplemental info from Bent Alaska).
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia 2012
Today is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), celebrated every May 17 to garner support for the human rights of LGBTQI persons worldwide.
Ask Lambda Legal: Out at Work
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, a job applicant asks whether being “out” during the job interview process might lead to employment discrimination.
Sara’s News Roundup 5/8/12: North Carolina’s Amendment 1; transgender workers protected under 1964 Civil Rights Act
North Carolina votes tomorrow on anti-marriage equality Amendment 1, transgender workers protected under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska (with supplemental info from Bent Alaska).
Trevor Storrs: Grand Marshal for Alaska Pride Fest 2012
Trevor Storrs will be the Grand Marshal for Anchorage’s 2012 Celebrating Diversity Parade, Alaska Pride Fest announced Saturday. The Celebrating Diversity Parade, to be held on Saturday, June 9, is part of Alaska Pride Fest 2012.
First Annual Scott Turner Memorial Bake Sale: Sunday at Mad Myrna’s
In honor of our dearly departed friend, Scott Turner — who is not dead, he just moved away! — we proudly present the 1st Annual Scott Turner Memorial Bake Sale, benefiting the Four A’s, Sunday at 4:00 PM at Mad Myrna’s.
Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens at Mad Myrna’s through May
Glitterboots will save your life, in Mad Myrna’s rousing & campy production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, playing every weekend through May in Anchorage. Directed by Mad Myrna’s own RJ Haywood!
Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX: “A Mariachi Masquerade”
join Prince Steve and Princess Alexis on celebrating the end of their reign at the Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball XX, “A Mariachi Masquerade,” at Mad Myrna’s on April 28. All proceeds benefit ICOAA.
March against the war on women: April 28 in Anchorage
Help defend women’s rights and pursuit of equality at the Unite Against the War on Women March on Saturday, April 28 in Anchorage. Starts at 9th & I at 12:00 noon, marchers will walk to Town Square, where there will be speakers and music.
