The Advocate Wants Your Stories of Hometown Pride

by E. Ross

They say that the best thing about Anchorage is that it's only 15 minutes from Alaska. What do you like most about living in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, or wherever you live? The Advocate, a GLBT news site and magazine, wants to know what makes you proud of your hometown:

Tell us what you love and what you wish you could change. Describe where you go to wander and where you wouldn't be caught after dark. Share your favorite place to get a beer with friends, have a romantic dinner for two, or escape from the world for a little while. We want to hear about the people you meet and the vibe that greets you when you walk down the street. Anything goes.

What's this all about? We want to bring America's LGBT people closer together. How many times have we separated ourselves according to where we live? Coasts versus heartland, big city versus small town, gay ghetto versus mainstream suburb -- our life experiences reflect the places where we put down roots. So...what makes you proud about your hometown? Tell us -- and tell the world.

Let's put Alaska on their map. Send your submission to hometownstories@advocate.com with "Hometown Stories" in the subject line. Selected entries will appear in the annual Pride issue or on Advocate.com.

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