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Bent News, 2012-04-13: Alaska DMV ordered to write new regulations for transgender people

Friday, 13 April 2012 – 8:06 AM | 2 Comments
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.

“I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North

Thursday, 12 April 2012 – 4:29 PM | Comments Off on “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North
“I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright this weekend at Out North

The Pulitzer Prize-winning I Am My Own Wife by playwright Doug Wright plays one weekend only at Out North.

An untitled poem by Marcie Winter

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 – 9:18 AM | 3 Comments
An untitled poem by Marcie Winter

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Bent Alaska presents this untitled poem by Marcie Winter.

Nature v. nurture

Thursday, 5 April 2012 – 8:59 AM | 3 Comments
Nature v. nurture

Okay….we’re going to play the game of choice vs. not a choice…or if you will, nurture vs. nature. Because I’ve seen a lot of nonsense circulating the web of how “those people” “choose” to be gay. Or transgender. Or whatever.

Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality

Monday, 2 April 2012 – 10:38 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality
Sara’s News Roundup 4/2/12: NAACP denounces NOM’s “cynical” racial strategy against marriage equality

NAACP speaks out against the racial strategy of the anti-marriage equality National Organization for Marriage (NOM); Romney donated to NOM; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 3/26/12: Juneau native Aidan Key now directs transgender advocacy group in Seattle

Monday, 26 March 2012 – 11:26 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 3/26/12: Juneau native Aidan Key now directs transgender advocacy group in Seattle
Sara’s News Roundup 3/26/12: Juneau native Aidan Key now directs transgender advocacy group in Seattle

Aidan Key, a transgender man who grew up in Juneau, now directs Gender Odyssey in Seattle; Prop 5 in Anchorage; marriage equality in New Hampshire; and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 3/20/12: Apple-y Ever After

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 – 10:31 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 3/20/12: Apple-y Ever After
Sara’s News Roundup 3/20/12: Apple-y Ever After

I scream, you scream, we all scream for (Ben & Jerry’s) ice cream (for marriage equality in the UK), the same-sex marriage debate in the black community, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

How have the gods

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 – 11:04 AM | 2 Comments
How have the gods

With Annie Muse’s poem “How have the gods,” Bent Alaska is pleased to continue featuring the creative writing of LGBTQA Alaskans.

Sara’s News Roundup 3/12/12: The personal & political in same-sex marriage votes

Monday, 12 March 2012 – 8:54 AM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 3/12/12: The personal & political in same-sex marriage votes
Sara’s News Roundup 3/12/12: The personal & political in same-sex marriage votes

Republican legislators in three states changed their votes on same-sex marriage through having a personal connection with gay friends, relatives, or constituents, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.

Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?

Monday, 5 March 2012 – 2:30 PM | Comments Off on Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?
Sara’s News Roundup 3/5/12: Will “Bully” documentary reach its audience?

A petition for the documentary Bully to reach its intended audience, same-sex marriage in Archie’s world, abuse of transgender children, discrimination against the children of LGBT parents of color, and other recent LGBTQ news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska.