Tag: LGBTQ+

From brunch cruises to storytelling, an eventful month planned for Sitka Pride

by KCAW News | May 22, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Last year, Pride Month in Sitka was celebrated with the community's first ever Pride parade. This year, that tradition will continue, accompanied by a brunch cruise, drag shows, and storytelling and youth-focused events happening throughout the month. Sitka Pride Month volunteer and coordinator Michael Mausbach joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss plans for the month ahead. Listen here: Read More

Commentary: HB 105 puts Alaska’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk. We must fight it at every step

by Margot O'Connell and Michael Mausbach | Mar 27, 2023 | Commentary

Governor Dunleavy recently announced House Bill 105, which, on the surface, is intended to expand parental rights in education. But what it actually does is strip schools of their ability to educate, affirm, and protect trans and gender non-conforming youth who cannot safely share their identity with their families. Read More