Happy first day of August! The Alaska congressional delegation is on recess the entire month and they need to hear from you – continue to highlight the impacts of the Big, Ugly Bill including cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and many other life-saving programs.
We know it’s exhausting to keep up with these attacks on our values, so please find your way to both take action and take care of yourself. Read on for important actions you can take as well as upcoming events, and other ways to get involved in this week’s “Ways to Engage” series from Alaska Forward!
Upcoming Events – Mark your calendars and be sure to check out the MARCHAGAINST.ORG and ALASKADEMOCRATS.ORG centralized calendars for taking action in Alaska!
- Aug 1: Fridays in the Park with Rep. Donna Mears 6-7:30pm at Chugach Foothills Park in Anchorage
- Aug 2: Mat-Su Democrats Monthly Meeting 10am-12pm at The Meeting House in Palmer
- Aug 2: Rage Against the Regime see below for events in your area!
- Aug 3: Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 5-6pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Aug 4: Pack the Offices Fairbanks 3:30-4:30pm at the Federal Building
- Aug 4: Pack the Offices Anchorage 4-5pm at 510 L St
- Aug 5: Pack the Offices Juneau 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Aug 5: Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of Glenn Hwy & E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
- Aug 5: Far North Indivisible People’s Town Hall #2 5:30-8:30pm register for location
- Aug 6: Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of Newcomb Park & Parks Hwy
- Aug 7: Alaska Civics Academy – Federal 101 5:30-8pm atBernie’s Bungalow Lounge in Anchorage
- Aug 7: Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of old Trunk Road & E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
- Aug 7: Tongass Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:15-6:30pm at IBEW Juneau
- Aug 13: Urgent National Education Justice Organizing Call 3-4:30pm online
- Aug 14: Petersburg Friends and Neighbors Potluck and Meeting 5:30-7:30pm at Petersburg Public Library – Community Room
- Aug 14: Stand Up Alaska Monthly Learning Exchange 6-8pm virtual
- Aug 16: Break Up Letter Writing Party 2-4pm at the Downtown Public Library in Juneau
The next National Day of Action, Rage Against the Regime, is August 2 – To resist peacefully is to resist powerfully! Visit rageagainsttheregime.org to find events in your area and how you can engage.
- Anchorage 12-1pm at City Hall
- Fairbanks 12:30-1:30pm at Geist & University
- Palmer 1-3pm at Glenn Hwy & E Palmer Hwy
- Soldotna 10am-12pm at 44149 Sterling Hwy
- Valdez 1-3pm at Valdez State Court Bldg.
Spenard Second Saturday Summer Social – Join your friends and neighbors at Blue Market AK on Saturday, Aug 9 for a sweet end-of-summer social! The parking lot will be transformed into a space for the community to gather, dance with bubbles, strum the guitar in the open mic, hula hoop, play “yard” games, share berry recipes, quench your thirst and fill your bellies with local beverages, snacks and treats. This family friendly event runs from noon to 6pm.
Priority Actions to Take
- Share the impacts of the Big, Ugly Bill – It delivers tax relief for the wealthy while siphoning critical resources from low-income families. Its long-term costs are estimated to add $4 trillion to the deficit and will:
- Run for Office! – Tell your friends, Vote Save America is running a first-of-its-kind pilot program with the Pipeline Fund to recruit our audiences in Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas to run for office. They can also connect you with partners at the National Democratic Training Committee and Run for Something to get you set up to run in Alaska or anywhere else in the country!
- Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification – The Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025 would strengthen oversight, transparency, and accountability for the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate and alarming immigration enforcement tactics that have terrorized communities across California and the nation. Send a letter to Congress now!
- Be an ally for your immigrant neighbors – Educate yourself on your rights and the rights of immigrants — check out these resources & share them with your network:
- Register Voters – Want to help register voters? Check out Field Team 6 or League of Women Voters for events and tips for how to take action. We lost ground nationally in 2024 on both turnout and voter registration. Let’s not do that ever again!
- Amplify the hypocrisy about Trump’s refusal to release the Epstein files
- Trump repeatedly said they should be released and AG Bondi said they were “on her desk to review” just a few months ago. Now they say there’s nothing there and MAGA folks are beginning to realize they’ve been duped.
- Check out these reels from Lincoln Project. and Meidas Touch.
The DNC is taking on the GOP and working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. They need your help to build for the future so please consider making a donation today!
Opportunities for Everyone to Engage, Get Training and Take Action!
- Virtual Phone Banks – Tune into a Monthly Indivisible Phone Bank Training the last Monday of the month 1-2pm. This hands-on workshop will walk you through everything you need to feel confident and prepared for your first (or next!) phonebank shift.
- Take Action with People Power United Alaska – Fill out their interest form for actions you can take to help fight for freedom and equal rights, in person and online!
- One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered – Authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous; join this national effort to train one million people to help lead in this moment and gain the skills to lead others.
- Workshop: Yes, you can host a house party! Learn tips and tools for hosting conversations with friends, neighbors and colleagues. Virtual (hosted by Bay Area Democrats) Mondays at 6-7pm AK. Register here.
- Time to Act! This virtual training, hosted by Seattle Supports Democracy, will give you practical actions that you can take to speak up and make a difference for your community and our country. Register here.
- Join Action Alaska: Be a part of this collaboration among Stand UP Alaska, Alaskans Take a Stand, and Alaska March On to protect Alaska and our Democracy! Join here.
- Stay Informed: Follow the Women Forward Action Center Substack for updates on Congressional actions and ways to engage.
- Local Engagement: Volunteers will be reaching out to you about how to take some of these ideas and apply them locally. If you would like to contact us directly, you can reply to this message or text 907-360-2288.
We gather a lot of information from the newsletters and our meetings with the national group Women Forward and the Alaska Action Coalition, and hope this is helpful to you!
Disclaimer: Alaska Forward is an unofficial group that engages in activities such as submitting letters to the editor, assisting with signs, and participating in grassroots efforts aligned with the Democratic Party’s campaign plans. It’s important to note that we do not operate as a formal campaign entity, do not handle funds, and do not incur expenses. While we assist with purchasing campaign materials and collaborate with the Democratic Party, our primary focus remains on grassroots support as a group of friends. Please stay tuned for updates, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to contribute in any way.