Happy Friday! On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order restricting mail-in voting that will disenfranchise millions of Americans. The order stopes USPS from delivering mail-in ballots unless voters are on a list his White House is creating.
The only way MAGA can win is by disenfranchising voters and it’s up to us to turn out voters in numbers never seen before.
No Kings just announced a nationwide event on June 14th (Trump’s 80th birthday). Stay tuned for more details. The next 250 starts with us!
Read on for more opportunities to get involved and local events 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, May 30
- Sitkans for Peace and Democracy Weekly Rally 12-1pm at the Sitka Roundabout
Sunday, May 31
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 4-5pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Sunday Solidarity6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Monday, June 1
- Matt Schultz Kenai Meet & Greet 1-3pm at Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
- Fairbanks: Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at 101 12th Ave
- Tom Begich Anchorage Salmon Bake Night 4:30-7pm at 810 Stolt Ln in Anchorage
- JKT for Gov Anchorage Fundraiser 6-7:30pm at 1230 H Street in Anchorage
Tuesday, June 2
- Virtual Neighbors Forum 10-11am Online
- Activist Hour Zoom- Resistance Ideas Here 5-6pm Online
Wednesday, June 3
- Wasilla: Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Action Alaska Volunteer Orientation 6-7pm Online
Thursday, June 4
- Tom Begich Virtual Townhall 5:30-6:30pm Online
- Lisa Keller Fundraiser 5:30-7pm at 458 Aurora Drive in Anchorage
- Tongass Democrats Monthly Meeting 5-6:30pm at IBEW in Juneau
Friday, June 5
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Saturday, June 6
- What’s in My Toolkit? 10-11am Online
- Sitkans for Peace and Democracy Weekly Rally 12-1pm at the Sitka Roundabout
- The People’s Pride 1-4pm at Umoja Coworking in Anchorage
- Fairbanks: Community for the Climate BBQ 5-7pm at Ken Kunkel Community Center
Sunday, June 7
- Cliff Groh Spring Fundraiser 12:30-2pm at 1725 E 24th Ave in Anchorage
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 4-5pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Sunday Solidarity6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Monday, June 8
- Fairbanks: Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at 101 12th Ave
- Mat-Su United for Progress Monthly Planning Meeting 7-9pm at The Meeting House and Zoom
Wednesday, June 10
- Wasilla: Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
Friday, June 12
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Sunday, June 14
- No Kings Nationwide Event stay tuned for details
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 4-5pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Sunday Solidarity6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Monday, June 15
- Fairbanks: Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at 101 12th Ave
Tuesday, June 16
Wednesday, June 17
- Wasilla: Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Action Alaska Volunteer Orientation 6-7pm Online
Friday, June 19
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
- Anchorage: Juneteenth Celebration 1-6pm at Delaney Park
Saturday, June 20
- Anchorage: The Freedom Rally 12-1pm at Delaney Park
Sunday, June 21
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 4-5pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Sunday Solidarity6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Monday, June 22
- Fairbanks: Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at 101 12th Ave
- Anchorage Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:30-6:30pm Online
Friday, June 26
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
- Food for Thought 6-8pm at Umoja Coworking
Saturday, June 27
- Anchorage Pride Parade 11:30am at Delaney Park Strip
Sunday, June 28
- Anchorage Sunday Sign Waving 4-5pm at E Northern Lights Blvd & Seward Hwy
- Sunday Solidarity 6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Monday, June 29
- Fairbanks: Pack the Offices 3:30-5pm at 101 12th Ave
- Anchorage Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:30-6:30pm Online
CONTENT FROM WOMEN FORWARD
We gather a lot of information the national group Women Forward and encourage you to check out a reply of their recent webinar Standing Her Ground: Jessica Tarlov on Trump, “The Five,” and the State of Democracy. This very informative and insightful discussion is worth a watch!
You can subscribe to the Women Forward Substack Action Center for key updates, actions, writing workshops & newsletters.
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!
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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