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January 30, 2026 – Weekly Ways To Engage

Happy Friday!

With tensions still inflamed in Minnesota and across the country in response to ICE and Border Patrol’s lawlessness, citizens are organizing to make their voices hear and turn grief into action. Several gatherings are scheduled this weekend in Alaska; see below for details! 

Save the Date – No Kings is organizing another nationwide day of action on March 28. Stay tuned for details on how you can participate locally. In the meantime, there are lots of opportunities to take action, so please read on for important 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!

Saturday, January 31

  • Anchorage: ICE OUT 12-1pm at 510 L St
  • Anchorage: Ride in Unity 1-2:30pm at Abbott Loop Community Park
  • Anchorage: Rise Up Concert 5-9pm at Williwaw Social
  • Fairbanks: Ride in Unity 12-4pm starting at Bankstown Bike and Ski Shop
  • Girdwood: ICE OUT 10-11am at Alyeska and Hightower Rd

Sunday, February 1

 Monday, February 2

Tuesday, February 3

Wednesday, February 4

Thursday, February 5

Friday, February 6

Sunday, February 8

Monday, February 9

Wednesday, February 11

Friday, February 13

Sunday, February 15

Monday, February 16

Wednesday, February 18

Friday, February 20

Sunday, February 22

Monday, February 23

Wednesday, February 25 

Thursday, February 26

Sunday, March 1

Priority Actions to Take

  • Get the word out about how the Trump Administration is affecting Alaska – you can find a running list of Federal actions affecting our state here. 
  • Demand that Congress Permanently Extend ACA Tax Credits – Congress must act immediately to preserve affordable health insurance for millions before costs skyrocket at the end of year. You can find ways to take action here. 
  • 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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