Sunday, 6 October 2013 – 5:19 PM
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Bent Alaska’s blog will continue in hiatus indefinitely; but the Bent Alaska Facebook Group on Facebook is thriving — join us! A long-overdue update from Bent Alaska’s editor.
Wednesday, 11 February 2009 – 4:20 PM
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In a first for Alaska, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is set to add gender identity to its non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies — over the objections of the PTA president of the school that asked for advice on the policy.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009 – 5:36 PM
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Art, politics, entertainment, sports, religion – share your knowledge of LGBT Alaska on the blog. Interview your friends, review our shows, give good advice or spread outrageous rumors! It’s time to expand the blog and bring in more writers who represent different voices within our community. Send your ideas to Bent Alaska and see your byline on line. Thanks!
Sunday, 8 February 2009 – 6:53 PM
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Alaskans can go online to apply for the PFD and support our favorite Alaska non-profits with just a click. It’s a chance for all of us to come together and give a little extra.
More than 330 organizations have qualified for the 2009 PFD check-off program, including several LGBT non-profits and our allies: Identity, Four A’s, the ACLU of Alaska, and Out North.
To donate all or part of your PFD, apply online then choose the groups you would like to support. The filing period continues through March 31, 2009.
Saturday, 7 February 2009 – 10:09 PM
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2009 on aims to get Black Americans educated about the basics of HIV/AIDS, get tested to know their HIV status, get involved in their community around the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and get treated if they are living with HIV/AIDS.
Because “Black Life Is Worth Saving!”
For AIDS testing and information in Alaska, contact Four A’s in Anchorage and Juneau, and Interior AIDS Assoc. in Fairbanks.
PFLAG Fairbanks meeting to discuss the proposed School Board policy change 2/8, 4 p.m.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Centersocial support group meetings to discuss LBGT issues in the valley. Mondays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Vagabond Blues in Palmer.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009 – 6:21 AM
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Do you want Alaska’s public radio and television stations to air programs for Gay Pride Month in June and Gay History Month in Oct?
Do you want to hear “This Way Out” on statewide radio, and watch “In The Life” on local television?
Would you support a locally hosted LGBT radio show?
Ask and you might receive. The public radio station KSKA is asking listeners to suggest new program ideas, so now is a good time to request LGBT radio shows and topics.
KSKA does not currently broadcast any monthly or weekly gay programs, but they have in the past. They mention LGBT Alaskans about once a year. (This interview is about the one gay AK story for 2008.)
The radio station is also connected to KAKM, the public television station. KAKM used to air the national LGBT news magazine “In The Life.”
Last April, they aired the documentary “Anyone & Everyone” with a half hour response filmed by KTOO in Juneau. That may have been the only LGBT program to air on Alaska’s public television station in 2008.
Public radio and tv stations in other states plan LGBT programming every year for Pride Month in June and Gay History Month in Oct. Talk show hosts often interview local LGBT organizers before the local PrideFests and National Coming Out Day events.
Email KSKA or use their online contact form and suggest more LGBT programs for 2009.
Sunday, 25 January 2009 – 12:57 PM
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UPDATE: Juneau is also planning a Pride event this year! Juneau’s Pride Picnic Celebration is on Saturday, June 20 at Skater’s Cabin.
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Both Anchorage and Fairbanks have announced dates for the 2009 Pride Festivals!
Anchorage 6/20
“Identity Inc. & The Imperial Court of ALL Alaska are very happy to announce the dates for Anchorage PrideFest 2009: June 14-21, 2009 with the Parade and Festival on Saturday June 20, 2009. We are looking for new events, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to make this the best PrideFest yet! We are also looking for ideas for this year’s theme, to be decided in early February, so please send us any feedback you have.”
Fairbanks 6/13
“Please pencil in Saturday, June 13, 2009 for Fairbanks Pridefest. More info as it is developed.”
Thursday, 22 January 2009 – 11:31 AM
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Today marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States.
And today President Barack Obama is expected to reverse at least a few of the anti-choice policies of the last eight years.
The “global gag rule” is the most likely option for reversal. It prohibits U.S. foreign aid assistance to international family planning groups that offer information on abortions.
One such group is Planned Parenthood. Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, says she’s hopeful that early action by President Obama will signal a new direction.
“It’s been eight long years in the wilderness,” said Richards. “I think for women in this country and women around the world, this is a president and administration that takes their health care needs seriously.”
Planned Parenthood of Alaska Advocates (PPAA) will celebrate women’s rights at two Roe v. Wade Birthday Bash and Pro-Choice Presidential Inauguration Parties, in Anchorage tonight and in Fairbanks tomorrow evening.
The free events include wine, food and games, with fundraising to support PPAA. RSVP required.
Tuesday, 20 January 2009 – 2:02 PM
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Today is Barack Obama’s inauguration as President of the United States.
“We are truly in for an era of change,” wrote Brian the day after Obama was elected, “an era that could not have come at a better time.”
Brian, 25, vlogs on gay rights and other issues from Fairbanks, Alaska as thenewBMW. This Nov. 5 video congratulates Obama on his election victory, thanks the voters, and supports Obama’s appeal for unity.
Friday, 16 January 2009 – 3:06 PM
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Check out this week’s events from Alaska GLBT News.
For full listings, news and up-coming events, subscribe to AGN, the weekly email newsletter.
Womyn’s Dance Survey
Carolyn, who organizes the womyn’s dances, wants to know more about our taste in dance music. She set up a quick dance survey for Anchorage womyn. Please answer a few questions to make our dances even better.
The very real consequences of DADT repeal; seeking survivor benefits for same-sex partner of Alaska shooting victim; waiting on SCOTUS decision about whether it will hear Prop 8 case; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.
In this month’s “Ask Lambda Legal” column, Lambda Legal answers a question about the federal government’s longstanding ban against donations of blood from men who have sex with men (MSM).
Alaska Pride Conference 2012 kicks off on October 5 with a First Friday showing at Tref.Punkt Studio of Love is Love, a photographic exhibit of LGBT couples from across the state.
United for marriage: Light the way to justice. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26–27, in two cases about freedom to marry. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, at the federal courthouse in Anchorage (7th & C) in a circle united for equality.
Pariah, a critically acclaimed film about a 17-year-old African-American woman embracing her lesbian identity, will screen at UAA on Friday, November 2, and will be followed by a discussion on acceptance in honor of Mya Dale. The event is free and open to the public.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2009 on aims to get Black Americans educated about the basics of HIV/AIDS, get tested to know their HIV status, get involved in their community around the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and get treated if they are living with HIV/AIDS.
