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November 26, 2025 – Weekly Ways to Engage

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we’re sharing a special Wednesday edition of Alaska Forward’s ‘Ways to Engage’ Series. 

We know the holiday season can be stressful, especially for families that span the political spectrum. If you missed Monday’s ‘How (and Why) to Talk with MAGA Family’ training, you can find resources here and here for tips, tools, and tactics to navigate tough conversations with clarity, compassion, and healthy boundaries.

See below for important upcoming events and other ways to get involved. Please find a way to help those who need it most this year and don’t forget to take care of yourself!

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!

Friday, November 28

Sunday, November 30

Monday, December 1

Tuesday, December 2

Thursday, December 4

Sunday, December 7

Monday, December 8

Tuesday, December 9

Thursday, December 11

Sunday, December 14

Monday, December 15

Tuesday, December 16

Sunday, December 21

Monday, December 22

Tuesday, December 23

Sunday, December 28

Thursday, January 1

Monday, January 26

Priority Actions to Take

  • Sign the We Ain’t Buying It Pledge.- This Thanksgiving season, it’s time to put our money where our values are. It’s time to recognize the power in every dollar we spend or don’t spend. That’s why we’re calling on everyone who believes in justice, equity, and real community investment to take the We Ain’t Buying It pledge.
  • Help Dems win the Tennessee Special Election on December 2 – Tennessee has a special election on Dec 2 & early voting is happening. We can win this! Let’s help Aftyn Behn win and narrow Speaker Johnson’s vote margin even more! 1. Pick an action here and 2. Share the link widely and encourage others to get involved.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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 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.

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