Headline »

Sunday, 6 October 2013 – 5:19 PM | Comments Off on A long-overdue Bent Alaska update — October 2013

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.

Read the full story »
News
Features
Society

Politics, religion, etc.

Commentary
Life

Arts, sports, & other stuff we do when we’re not at work. Or even when we ARE at work.

Home » Archive by Tags

Articles tagged with: Proposition 5 Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative (2011-2012)

One Anchorage Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, Jan. 29

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 – 11:38 AM | Comments Off on One Anchorage Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, Jan. 29
One Anchorage Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, Jan. 29

Join One Anchorage for a Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, January 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Join us for a fun walk, run, ski, or bike ride or just come for warm refreshments and food. It’s a great opportunity to make a donation to One Anchorage! (You can also contribute online.)

“Milk” screening Sunday benefits One Anchorage

Friday, 20 January 2012 – 11:20 AM | Comments Off on “Milk” screening Sunday benefits One Anchorage
“Milk” screening Sunday benefits One Anchorage

Come out Sunday, January 22nd for a screening of Gus Van Sant’s Milk, starring Sean Penn in his Oscar–winning performance as openly gay politician Harvey Milk. Suggested donations of $5 will benefit One Anchorage in its campaign to gain passage of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative.

One Weekend for One Anchorage: Friday Night Divas go all out for equality

Thursday, 5 January 2012 – 11:02 AM | 2 Comments
One Weekend for One Anchorage: Friday Night Divas go all out for equality

The Friday Night Divas are hosting a Friday/Saturday doubleheader this weekend at the Anchorage nightclub Mad Myrna’s to benefit One Anchorage in its campaign to gain passage of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative in the Anchorage municipal election on April 3.

Christians for Equality: We speak to the understanding of Christianity as an ethic of love

Tuesday, 20 December 2011 – 8:00 AM | Comments Off on Christians for Equality: We speak to the understanding of Christianity as an ethic of love
Rev. Susan Knight, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, AK

On December 8, 2011, Christians for Equality held a press conference at Anchorage’s First Congregational Church in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. Among the prepared statements read at the press conference was that of Rev. Susan Knight of Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Christians for Equality: We affirm that all people are people of sacred worth

Thursday, 15 December 2011 – 2:00 PM | Comments Off on Christians for Equality: We affirm that all people are people of sacred worth
Peter K. Perry

On December 8, 2011, Christians for Equality held a press conference at Anchorage’s First Congregational Church in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. Among the prepared statements read at the press conference was that of Rev. Peter K. Perry, United Methodist pastor.

It’s official: Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative certified for April 2012 ballot

Thursday, 15 December 2011 – 10:05 AM | Comments Off on It’s official: Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative certified for April 2012 ballot
It’s official: Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative certified for April 2012 ballot

It’s official: the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative will appear on ballot for the April 3, 2012 Anchorage municipal election. One Anchorage, the group spearheading the initiative, received an email yesterday addressed to One Anchorage campaign chairs Arliss Sturgulewski and Gov. Tony Knowles.

Christians for Equality: Human sexuality is not sinful — prejudice and bigotry are

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 – 11:26 AM | One Comment
Rev. Sara Gavit at the reception following her ordination at a deacon, 4 Jun 2011

On December 8, 2011, Christians for Equality held a press conference at Anchorage’s First Congregational Church in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. Among the prepared statements read at the press conference was that of Rev. Sara Gavit of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, which Bent Alaska presents here.

Christians for Equality speak out for Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative

Thursday, 8 December 2011 – 12:14 PM | One Comment
Christians for Equality speak out for Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative

Christians for Equality, a new group representing a number of religious and faith-based organizations in the Anchorage area, has formed in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative.

Dine Out for Equality with One Anchorage at Schlotzsky’s Deli

Monday, 7 November 2011 – 9:30 AM | Comments Off on Dine Out for Equality with One Anchorage at Schlotzsky’s Deli
Dine Out for Equality with One Anchorage at Schlotzsky’s Deli

Dine Out for Equality with One AnchorageJoin One Anchorage at Schlotzsky’s Deli (on Dimond Blvd next to the Red Robin) on Tuesday, November 8. 20% of all sales (walk-in or drive thru) will benefit One Anchorage!

The One Anchorage Campaign will place an initiative on the April 2012 municipal ballot in Anchorage to add sexual orientation and transgender identity to Anchorage’s equal rights code. This follows on an equal rights ordinance which passed the Anchorage Assembly in 2009 by a vote of 7–4, only to be vetoed by Mayor Dan Sullivan.

Help us show the buying power of One Anchorage. Spread the word — lets fill this place up!

  • Date/time: Tuesday, November 8, 3:00-8:00 PM
  • Location: Schlotzsky’s Deli, 321 E. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK (see map)
  • Further info: see Facebook events page