Happy Friday! After continually flip-flopping on his position on the war in Ukraine and threatening sanctions on both parties, Trump met for “peace talks” with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin last week in Anchorage. We responded with amazing rallies across the state supporting Ukraine, bringing out thousands of Alaskans united in a positive message!
Let’s keep up the pressure and urge the Alaska Delegation to tell Trump to support Ukraine with a ceasefire agreement that maintains Ukraine’s control over their own land. Call Senator Murkowski at (202) 224-6665, Senator Sullivan at (202) 224-3004, and Congressman Begich at (202) 225-5765.
Also, don’t let them forget that the money from the #BigUglyBill is enabling the kidnapping of people off the street, cutting Medicaid, SNAP, and gutting other life-saving programs. Tell them you don’t want your tax dollars to support this!
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, Stand Up Alaska, and ALASKADEMOCRATS.ORG to take action in Alaska!
Sunday, August 24
- Liberation Song Circle 2pm at Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 5-6pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
Monday, August 25
- Pack the Offices Fairbanks 3:30-4:30pm at the Federal Building
- Pack the Offices Anchorage 4-5pm at 510 L St
- Action Alaska Planning & Strategy Meeting 5-7pm online
Tuesday, August 26
- Anchorage Weekly Banner Drop 7-8am at Hiland Overpass, Glenn Highway
- Pack the Offices Juneau 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of Glenn Hwy & E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
- Petersburg Friends and Neighbors Potluck and Meeting – 5:30-7:30pm at Petersburg Public Library Community Room
Wednesday, August 27
- Action Alaska Orientation 6-7pm online
- Anchorage Citizen Town Hall 5:30-7pm at Wendy Williamson Auditorium
- Interior Democrats Monthly Meeting 6:30-730pm at IBEW Fairbanks
- Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of Newcomb Park & Parks Hwy
Thursday, August 28
- March on Alaska 5:30pm at the MLK Memorial on the Delaney Park Strip
- Juneau: Stand for Staff 11am-2pm at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
- Sign Waving with Mat-Su Democrats 4:45-6pm at the corner of old Trunk Road & E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
Friday, August 29
- Monthly Egan Dinner with Mat-Su Democrats 6-8pm at Turkey Red
Sunday, August 31
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 5-6pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
Monday, September 1
- Talkeetna Labor Day Kickoff 12-1pm at Talkeetna Village Park
- FairbanksAFL-CIO Labor Day Event 5-7pm at Pioneer Park
Tuesday, September 2
- Anchorage Weekly Banner Drop 7-8am at Hiland Overpass, Glenn Highway
- Pack the Offices Juneau 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Workers Over Billionaires 5-7pm at Whale Park in Juneau
Thursday, September 4
- Tongass Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:15-6:30pm at IBEW Juneau
Saturday, September 6
- Mat-Su Democrats Monthly Meeting 10am-12pm at The Meeting House
Thursday, September 11
- Stand UP Alaska Monthly Learning Exchange 6-8pm online
Priority Actions to Take
- Run for Office! – Alaska Women Ascend is hosting Leadership Training October 10-12 at APU for progressive women interested in running for office, managing campaigns, or driving community change.
- Attend local rallies – Good Chants is a ready resource for any political action. In these tough times, chants and songs are important tools that can deliver powerful messages. A few well-chosen ‘sound bites’ can brighten and energize any event. Collected by Ruth Goldbaum, HFT Local 1018-R, AFT, AFL-CIO Hartford, CT, Goodchants.org is a regularly updated database, so check back for new additions! Copy freely and circulate widely. Have your own chant? send them to goodchants@yahoo.com.
- Stand With Trans Youth and Stand for Science – Sign this open letter from Alaska Health Professionals to the Alaska State Medical Board to strongly oppose the Board’s proposal to classify gender-affirming care for minors as “unprofessional conduct.” resolution labeling gender-affirming care for minors as “unprofessional conduct.”
- Stand up for Texas! – The Texas legislature has begun an unprecedented redistricting process. Let’s show Texas we have their back! Consider supporting Texas Democrats in their fight against Trump’s power grab. Governors of all states must pressure Texas to halt this redistricting process. The precedent established by a partisan mid-decade redistricting cycle could lead to a race to the bottom. Many states would gerrymander districts to gain seats for the party in power. Contact Governor Dunleavy and demand that he publicly oppose this unprecedented, anti-democratic process!
- 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:
- Write Postcards to Turn Out the Vote in the VA, NJ & PA Elections – Sign up with the Progressive Turnout Project/Postcards to Swing States to write postcards to rally Democrats to vote in Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in the Nov. 4 elections!
- 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!
Library Reading and Resources
- Trump Promises New, Blatantly Unconstitutional Order to End Mail-In Voting
- Zebra Crossing: An Easy-to-Use Digital Safety Checklist
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!
Thank you, Alaska Patriots,
Team Alaska Forward
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.
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