If the Two Spirit Pride reception affirmed safety and acceptance, Orlando violently asserted an opposite claim: that being gay in America is still dangerous.
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Why some Alaska workers turn down pay increases
More money earned could mean less money overall when public assistance programs get cut off.
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
Kiehl proposes ordinance to outlaw LGBT discrimination in Juneau
As an openly gay man who doesn’t identify with any religion, you’d think Matt Magnusson would have a minefield of identity politics to navigate working for Catholic Community Service.
Skagway Assembly voices concern over herbicide spraying
Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.
Anchorage PrideFest increases security after mass shooting in Orlando
Anchorage PrideFest will have increased security this year and will include memorials for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.