Author Archives: E. Ross

About E. Ross

E. Ross is the founder of Bent Alaska.

A new editor for Bent Alaska

When I founded Bent Alaska in March 2008, my goal was simple: to create a website for posting the news and events from Alaska GLBT News, the email newsletter I edited, along with photos and videos that couldn’t be included … Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: Fairbanks is a good cup of coffee

Here is my experience living in Alaska as a gay asian male who recently graduated from college on the east coast. Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: Soldotna “sisters” light the closed minds of others

We recently posted a letter from a grad student and a letter from a gay couple asking for similar advice: What is it like to live and work in Alaska as an openly-LGBT person? Our readers responded, sharing their reasons … Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: A garden, a sauna and a dog

We recently posted a letter from a grad student and a letter from a gay couple asking for similar advice: What is it like to live and work in Alaska as an openly-LGBT person? Our readers responded, sharing their reasons … Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: Outdoors and friends make 90% of a good life

We recently posted a letter from a grad student and a letter from a gay couple asking for similar advice: What is it like to live and work in Alaska as an openly-LGBT person? Our readers responded, sharing their reasons … Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: Return to the village, great opportunities in rural Alaska

We recently posted a letter from a graduate student and a letter from a gay couple asking for similar advice: What is it like to live and work in Alaska as an openly-LGBT person? Our readers responded, sharing their reasons for … Continue reading

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Should a married gay couple move to Alaska?

Soon after posting the letter from the graduate student, Bent Alaska received the following letter from Matt and Al asking if their dream of living in Alaska is realistic for them as a married gay couple. Although Matt lived outside … Continue reading

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Choosing Alaska: Acceptance in non-profits and having a good attitude

We recently posted a letter from a graduate student asking for advice from openly-LGBT Alaskans. What is it like to be an out professional in Alaska? Our readers responded, sharing their reasons for living in Alaska and their experiences as … Continue reading

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Sara’s News Roundup 8/7/11

Recent LGBT news selected by Sara Boesser in Juneau, Alaska. 1) Prop 8 trial returns Sept. 6 California, 365Gay.com, August 1, 2011 2) Liberals push for end to sex change sterilisation Sweden, The Local, August 11, 2011 3) Dolly Parton … Continue reading

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Paula Poundstone: America is maturing on gay marriage

NPR is taping “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me” live in Fairbanks on August 11 with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Adam Felber (sorry, it’s sold out.) Poundstone is also touring her own standup comedy show, although she’s not performing … Continue reading

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