Happy Friday! Following a massive nation-wide turnout on Monday for the Workers over Billionaires Labor Day of Action we are reminded that we have power!
Read on for upcoming events, important actions you can take, 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!
Saturday, September 6
- Mat-Su Democrats Monthly Meeting 10am-12pm at The Meeting House
Sunday, September 7
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 5-6pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
Monday, September 8
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-4:30pm at the Federal Building
- Anchorage Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 510 L St
Tuesday, September 9
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
Thursday, September 11
- Stand UP Alaska Monthly Learning Exchange 6-8pm online
Saturday, September 13
- Juneau: Roadless Rally 1-2pm at Overstreet Park
- Fairbanks: LocalFest 4:30-8:30pm at Black Spruce Brewing Company
Sunday, September 14
- Anchorage: Sunday Sign Waving 5-6pm at Seward Hwy & E Northern Lights Blvd
Monday, September 15
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-4:30pm at the Federal Building
- Anchorage Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 510 L St
Tuesday, September 16
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- ACLU – Immigration – training for places of worship 5:30-6:30pm online
Wednesday, September 24
- Interior Democrats Monthly Meeting 6:30am-7:30pm at IBEW Fairbanks
Friday, September 26
- Monthly Egan Dinner with Mat-Su Democrats 6-8pm at Turkey Red
Monday, September 29
- Turn Out Palmer Voters 6-8pm at the Meeting House
Saturday, October 18
- Talkeetna #NoKings #NoBillionaires 12-1pm at Talkeetna Village Park
Priority Actions to Take
- Register Voters – September 16 is National Voter Registration Day
- 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!
- 50 Ways To Take Action – We all have different parts to play in this fight to save Democracy. It’s important to remember that everyone can participate. Check out this list of actions and find the one(s) that work for you.
- Demand the Release of the Epstein Files
- Donald Trump promised the release of the client list throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. Now they say there’s nothing there and MAGA folks are beginning to realize they’ve been duped.
- Demand the full public release of the Epstein files. Call the Alaska delegation and tell them the public deserves to know who was involved – Rep. Begich at (202) 225-5765; Sen. Sullivan at (202) 224-3004; Sen. Murkowski at (202) 224-6665.
- Oppose the Militarization of our Cities
- “What’s happening in D.C. is not about crime control – it is about normalizing the presence of federal forces in America’s cities” – Retired Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman
- Listen to this powerful speech by IL Governor J.B. Pritzker on Aug 25 and this clip from a press conference CA Governor Gavin Newsom. Note that the crime stat facts and comparisons highlights the hypocrisy of GOP states on their claim that they are in D.C. to fight crime.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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!
- Write a letter to the editor of your local paper – Check out Women Forward’s helpful toolkit for guidance. Letters to the editor are a long game, so if your letter isn’t published, keep trying and post it on social media and share it with your network. You can find more tips on how to write letters that really get attention here and feel free to contact us at info@alaskaforward.org if we can help in any way.
- 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:
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Library Reading and Resources
- Trump Promises New, Blatantly Unconstitutional Order to End Mail-In Voting
- Zebra Crossing: An Easy-to-Use Digital Safety Checklist
- Democratic Win in Iowa Special Election Breaks GOP Supermajority
- Judge rules Utah’s congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections
- Federal Judge Dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against Every Federal District Judge in Maryland
- Trump Administration to Restore $6.8 Billion in Education Funds After Multi-State Lawsuit
- Judge Halts Operations at Everglades Detention Center
- 1st Circuit Rejects Trump Administration’s Effort to Enforce Planned Parenthood “Defund” Provision
- Federal Court Orders Mississippi Supreme Court District Lines Be Redrawn
- Court Rules Pennsylvania Must Count Undated Mail-In Ballots
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.
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.
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