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Gays seek the same protections others have. /
5 former Anchorage mayors back gay rights initiative–
includes audio link to statement by former Republican mayor, Rick Mystrom /
Has time come for Anchorage to embrace equal rights? /
Bipartisan group of former Anchorage mayors announce support of One Anchorage Initiative /
Anchorage Clergy Form Christians for Equality /
Anchorage Speaks Up for Equal Rights /
Fact check: Gay rights initiative wouldn’t impact religious protection. /
Equal Rights Initiative Becomes Religious Battle Between Clergy Over Homosexuality./
Family Council asked legal fund to analyze ballot initiative./
Bigotry is not “In His Name”./
If you want to push bigotry, leave.
Full Listing of Stories./
Gays seek the same protections others have, Anchorage Daily News, February 11, 2012. Wanda Greene, Compass Piece.
http://www.adn.com/2012/02/10/2311288/gays-seek-the-same-protections.html
5 former Anchorage mayors back gay rights initiative, Anchorage Daily News, February 4, 2012
http://www.adn.com/2012/02/03/2298868/4former-mayors.html
Former mayors Rick Mystrom, Jack Roderick, Matt Claman, Tony Knowles and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich all spoke in support of the One Anchorage campaign.
includes audio link to statement by former Republican mayor, Rick Mystrom /
Has time come for Anchorage to embrace equal rights?Alaska Dispatch, February 3, 2012
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/has-time-come-anchorage-embrace-equal-rights
In April, Anchorage voters will be asked to decide whether or not people in the municipality will continue being allowed to discriminate against others in civil society solely because of transgender identity or sexual orientation — no matter the latter’s expression, gay, straight or both. It’s not the first time such a question has been put to the community; but One Anchorage does represent the first time citizens will be asked to approve protecting their own rights in that regard.
Bipartisan group of former Anchorage mayors announce support of One Anchorage Initiative Bent Alaska, February 3, 2012
http://www.bentalaska.com/2012/02/bipartisan-group-of-former-anchorage-mayors/
Five former mayors are U.S. Senator Mark Begich, former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles, Rick Mystrom, Jack Roderick, and Matt Claman. Due to a last-minute vote in Washington, DC, Senator Begich is addressing the group through a pre-recorded video. Look for further coverage of the group’s announcement in Anchorage print and broadcast media.
Anchorage Clergy Form Christians for Equality, GLAAD, December 16, 2012
http://www.glaad.org/blog/anchorage-clergy-christians-equality
Faith leaders support gay rights initiative, Anchorage Press, December 15, 2012
http://www.anchoragepress.com/news/news-faith-leaders-support-gay-rights-initiative/article_3fd1fb70-2778-11e1-be8c-001871e3ce6c.html
As reported by the Anchorage Press, fifty Christian clergy and lay leaders in Anchorage, Alaska, announced the formation of Christians for Equality. Christians for Equality was formed around the ongoing work to pass a non-discrimination ordinance that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in hiring, housing and education. Christians for Equality officially launched on December 8 at a gathering in First Congregational Church in Anchorage.
5 former Anchorage mayors back gay rights initiative.
The News Tribune, Tacoma, WA February 4, 2012
Anchorage Speaks Up for Equal Rights (1 of 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftBjAY2sC4
Anchorage Speaks Up for Equal Rights (2 of 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKij6TG96_k&feature=related
Fact check: Gay rights initiative wouldn’t impact religious protection. Alaska Dispatch, January 30, 2012
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/fact-check-gay-rights-initiative-wouldnt-impact-religious-protection
Equal Rights Initiative Becomes Religious Battle Between Clergy Over Homosexuality
http://www.ktva.com/home/top-stories/Equal-Rights-in-Anchorage–138373549.html?m=y&smobile=y&clmob=y
Bent Alaska. Fairview Community Council passes resolution for equal rights in Anchorage. January 26, 2012.
http://www.bentalaska.com/2012/01/fairview-community-council-passes-resolution/
Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage needs to expand King’s vision to all minorities. January 25, 2012. Letter to editor.
http://www.adn.com/2012/01/25/2283892/anchorage-needs-to-expand-kings.html
Anchorage Daily News. Family Council asked legal fund to analyze ballot initiative., January 20, 2011
http://www.adn.com/2012/01/20/2275016/national-group-joins-fight-over.html
Anchorage Daily Planet — Civility, please., January 21, 2012
http://www.anchoragedailyplanet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2376:edit-12112&catid=35:right
Mudflats, January 17, 2012 – Extremist Lies – Why One Anchorage Needs Volunteers to Spread the Truth
http://www.themudflats.net/2012/01/17/they-lie-and-one-anchorage-needs-volunteers-to-spread-the-truth/
St. John’s United Methodist Church Newsletter – Can I get a witness. January 15, 2012
Can I get a witness? — St. John United Methodist Church
Mudflats Forum, January 15, 2012 – Shannyn Moore
http://www.themudflats.net/2012/01/15/bigotry-is-not-in-his-name/
Anchorage Daily News, January 14, 2012 -Shannyn Moore
http://www.adn.com/2012/01/14/v-printer/2264247/if-you-want-to-push-bigotry-leave.html
Bent Alaska, December 15, 2011
It’s Official: Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative certified for April 2012 ballot
http://www.anchoragedailyplanet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2376:edit-12112&catid=35:right
Bazaar Daily News December 12, 2011, Alaska preparing initiative to legalize LGBT protections
Gay Rights Initiative Likely Headed For Ballot In Anchorage
Huffington Post, December 9, 2011 Gay Rights Initiative Likely Headed For Ballot In Anchorage
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/gay-rights-alaska_n_1138705.html
Fairbanks Daily News Miner, December 8, 2011, Group seeks Anchorage equal rights initiative
http://newsminer.com/view/full_story/16713176/article-Group-seeks-Anchorage-equal-rights-initiative-?instance=home_news_window_left_bullets
