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Re-thinking LGBTQ domestic violence in Alaska
Did you know that domestic violence happens in same-sex relationships at about the same rate as in straight relationships?
Have you ever considered how homophobia and the lack of legal protection from discrimination might discourage an LGBTQ victim of domestic violence from getting help for fear of being “outed” or did you know that the most common type of male-to-male rape is the rape of a man who is perceived to be gay by a heterosexual man?
These and other facts are highlighted in the curriculum, “Think/Re-Think: Domestic Violence in Bi, Trans, Lesbian...
Puget Sound Anti-Bullying Workshop
Pride Foundation is proud to support the Rainbow Families of Puget Sound in presenting two sessions aimed at addressing bullying on March 26 at the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle, WA.
Session leader Paul Gigueroa will lead both sessions: part one for adults and kids from 10:00am-12:00pm and part two for adults only from 12:30-2:30pm.
Coffee talk with Eugene LGBTQ leaders
I have to admit that part of what attracted me to this job at Pride Foundation was the travel I’d get to do around my beloved state of Oregon. I knew I’d get to have really great conversations with super-interesting, diverse, smart, community-minded people who are making great things happen. I love a good road trip!So my first official Pride Foundation road trip took me to Eugene. In two days I experienced more of Eugene than I had in my entire life. First stop, Eugene Coffee Company, where owners Sue and Adelka (great supporters of progressive causes) made me feel like an old friend within 5 minutes of my arrival.
Over delicious coffee and a breakfast cookie (I’m an adult, I can have cookies for breakfast if I want),...
U of Alaska votes for anti-discrimination policy
University of Alaska Anchorage students Amada Arredondo and Alyse Mondok signed up to testify before the university's Board of Regents.
On February 18, the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to include “sexual orientation” in their nondiscrimination policy by a vote of 8-2 – a critical step forward for LGBTQ rights in Alaska.
“It’s long overdue,” said Amada...
Idaho youth ‘Create Change’ in Minneapolis
Idaho youth ready for take off! (Photo courtesy of Gary Bell)
One word popped immediately into Boisean Gary Bell’s mind when describing his recent experience attending the National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change conference in Minneapolis, Minn.: “Mind-bending!”
Organized by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force,...
Portland’s LGBTQ and feminist hot spot
Katie and Amber welcome you!
Portland’s LGBTQ community is always growing. Karen Petersen, Pride Foundation’s Regional Development Organizer in Oregon, pays a visit to one of the community institutions that has helped ensure that the community is vibrant and strong for almost 20 years…
I’m very fond of Portland’s In Other Words feminist...
One Bad, One Good: Take action on LGBT legislation in Montana
John Blake of Montana Equality Now and activist Bobbie Zenker
I am writing you today to ask all Montanans who care about equality to help in two ways:
1) Educate yourself about Montana House Bills 516 and 514 – both of which have significant impacts on the LGBT community in Montana and on the movement for equal rights.
2) Email your elected officials (links provided) to share your opinions about these two Bills – along with your hopes and expectations as...
Getting the “Word Out” across Montana
Out Words editors Suzie Reahard and Acton Seibel
It’s the beginning of a chilly February, and for Out Words newspaper co-editor Suzie Reahard that means bundling up and roaming the snowy streets of Missoula to distribute her labor of love – Montana’s only LGBTQ newspaper.
Every month, Suzie recruits people to help take the paper around to LGBTQ-friendly...
Juneau Why?
Pride Foundation's Amy and Tiffany warming up for a tour of Alaska's LGBTQ leaders starting in Anchorage
Pride Foundation has awarded grants to Juneau-based organizations in recent year but it has been a long time since we’ve been to Juneau — nothing beats building relationships face-to-face. So off to Juneau we go!
Our commitment to supporting the Alaska’s LGBTQ community means not only nurturing relationships we already have,...
Resistance to GSAs in Eastern Washington
photo credit: graur razvan ionut
UPDATE March 9: Discussion about establishing GSAs is NOT on the agenda for the Feb 23 Kennewick School Board Meeting. The discussion will take place March 9 at 5:30pm.
High school is hard enough as it is, so it troubles me to hear that there is resistance from the Kennewick School Board to establishing a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) with official recognition and support of the Associated Student Body (ASB) and administrators.
If...
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