Category Archives: Choosing Alaska

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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Choosing Alaska: Great community, but harassment at work is common

Why do you live in Alaska? We recently posted a letter from a graduate student who grew up in Alaska, went outside for college, and is considering whether or not to return and start a professional career here. The student asked for advice … Continue reading

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Why should LGBT college students return to Alaska after graduation?

Bent Alaska received a great topic request from an Alaska-raised grad student who is studying in the lower 48: What is it like to be an openly LGBT professional in Alaska? I’m a new reader to your blog and 18-year … Continue reading

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