Happy Friday! On Tuesday, President Trump stood before Congress to sell a fantasy of strength and success, but we know the truth: the state of our union is not good. From the Epstein cover-up, disregard for the rule of law, terrorizing communities with ICE, to the economic devastation from illegal tariffs, this administration’s actions are an assault on our democratic values. But we have the power to push back together!
Read on for new opportunities to participate in the No Kings nationwide day of action on March 28 and check out this social toolkit from Women Forward. Also, International Women’s Day is on March 8, so pledge to take action! See below for more 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, February 28
- Alaska Black History Makers Ball 7-8:30pm at Anchorage Museum
Sunday, March 1
- Time to Act 2026! Vritual Training 11am-12pm Online
- Anchorage Sunday Solidarity 2-3pm (reading group) and 3-5pm at the Loussac Library in the Learning Commons on the 4th floor
- ResistTrump Orientation 3:30-4:30pm Online
- Soldotna: Support Vigil 7-8pm at Soldotna Creek Park
Monday, March 2
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at the Federal Building
Tuesday, March 3
- Anchorage Against Christian Nationalism: Religious Freedom for All 5:30-6:45pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 6-7pm online
Wednesday, March 4
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Wasilla Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
Thursday, March 5
- Tongass Democrats Monthly Meeting 5-6:30pm at IBEW in Juneau
- Palmer Monthly Gathering and Potluck 6:30-8:30pm at The Annex
Friday, March 6
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Saturday, March 7
- Center for Artistic Activism Training 10am-12pm Online
Sunday, March 8
- International Women’s Day National Day of Action
- Anchorage: International Women’s Day Rally 12-1pm at Midtown Mall
- Anchorage Sunday Solidarity 2-3pm (reading group) and 3-5pm at the Loussac Library in the Learning Commons on the 4th floor
- Anchorage International Women’s Day evening of music and song 5-7pm at Organic Oasis
Monday, March 9
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at the Federal Building
Tuesday, March 10
- Cliff Groh Fundraiser 4:30-7pm at 101 E Cook Ave in Anchorage
Wednesday, March 11
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Wasilla Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Syndey, Anna and Janice Event 5-6:30pm at 1032 G St. in Anchorage
- Anchorage: Women to Leadership Fundraiser 6-7:30pm at 1032 G St in Anchorage
Friday, March 13
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Saturday, March 14
- Syndey, Anna and Janice Event 5-6:30pm at 1032 G St., Anchorage
Sunday, March 15
- Anchorage Sunday Solidarity 2-3pm (reading group) and 3-5pm at the Loussac Library in the Learning Commons on the 4th floor
- Persuasion with Empathy-Talking with Voters in Swing Districts 2-4pm Online
Monday, March 16
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at the Federal Building
- Anchorage Against Christian Nationalism: VIRTUAL Mid-Month Pick-Me-Up 5:30-6:30pm online
Tuesday, March 17
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
Wednesday, March 18
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Wasilla Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Fundraiser for Lisa Keller – House District 13 4:30-6pm at Cynosure Brewing in Anchorage
Friday, March 20
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Sunday, March 22
- Anchorage Sunday Solidarity 2-3pm (reading group) and 3-5pm at the Loussac Library in the Learning Commons on the 4th floor
Monday, March 23
- Fairbanks Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at the Federal Building
- Anchorage Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:30-6:30pm online
Tuesday, March 24
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
Wednesday, March 25
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Wasilla Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Science Matters Book Club 6-8pm at the Annex in Palmer
Thursday, March 26
- Food For Thought 6-8pm at Umoja Coworking in Anchorage
Friday, March 27
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Saturday, March 28 NO KINGS NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
- Anchorage 1-4pm at Town Square
- Fairbanks 11:30am – 4pm at Fairbanks City Hall
- Girdwood 10am-12pm at Alyeska Highway & Hightower Road
- Gustavus 12-4pm at Salmon River Park
- Juneau 12-3pm at Whale Park
- Kotzebue 1-2pm
- Sitka 11:30am-1:30pm at Lincoln & Lake Street
- Wasilla 12-2pm at Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake
Tuesday, March 31
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
Thursday, April 2
- Tongass Democrats Monthly Meeting 5-6:30pm at IBEW in Juneau
It’s Postcard Time Again! – Alaska March On will send hand-written postcards to 5,000 – 7,000 low-turnout, progressive voters to encourage them to vote! If you would like to donate funds, stamps and/or your time to write postcards, or if you would like to know more about Alaska March On and their other activities, please email alaskamarchon@gmail.com. They also welcome any ideas or suggestions for positive actions to could take for International Women’s Day on March 8th, or otherwise!
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Opportunities for Everyone to Engage, Get Training and Take Action!
- Visit the DNC’s Take Action page – Learn more about the ‘Local Listeners’ training, Storytellers Network, and other ways to get involved. 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
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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