Happy Friday!
“I love it, I love the inflation” said President Trump when asked about the inflation rate reaching 4.2 percent in May, the highest point in three years.
Last month he said he wasn’t thinking “even a little bit” about Americans’ cost of living during negotiations with Iran.
He also said that he doesn’t care about the midterms, but earlier this week, directed the Postal Service to not deliver mail ballots in states that don’t hand over voter lists.
The midterms are a crucial turning point, not only for steering our economy in the right direction but also establishing the legislative balance we need to protect our democracy.
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!
Friday, June 12
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
- Unite and Ignite 3:30-5pm Online
Saturday, June 13
- Mat-Su United for Progress at the Colony Days Parade 10:30am-1:30pm at East Cottonwood Avenue & South Gulkana Street
- Alaska First: Fairbanks Canvassing 12-2pm at 625 4th Avenue
- Schultz for AK Anchorage Canvass 12-3pm
- Alaska First: Anchorage Canvassing 12-3pm
- Alaska First: Eagle River Canvassing 12-3pm
- Alaska First: Homer Canvass 12-3pm at 601 E Pioneer Ave #108
- Alaska First: Juneau Canvassing 12:30-3pm at Juneau Public Library
- Mat-Su United for Progress Monthly Planning Meeting 7-9pm at The Meeting House and Zoom
Sunday, June 14
- No Kings Nationwide Event stay tuned for details
- Soldotna NO KINGS 12-2pm at the Soldotna ‘Y’
- Alaska First: Kenai Canvassing 12-3pm at Eagle River Town Square Park & Commons
- Homer: No Kings/Flag Day 2-4pm at the corner of Sterling HWY and Lake Street
- Help Power the Win: Zoom Phone Banks to Flip the House & Senate! 2-4pm Online
- REEL Civic Sundays 2:30-5pm Online
- MSUP Annual Picnic & No Kings Rise Up, Sing Out Watch Party 3-6:30pm at 8376 E Stormy Hl Cir
- Gustavus Rise Up, Sing Out Watch Party 3-4:30pm at 5 Gustav St
- Talkeetna Flag Day Rally 3:30-4:30pm at Talkeetna Village Park
- Rise Up, Sing Out Kenny Lake Alaska, Copper Basin Common Ground Watch Party 3:30-5pm at 7 Edgerton Hwy
- Anchorage: Completely Normal Protest 3:30-5pm at Northern Lights & New Seward
- 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
- JKT for Gov Meet the Team 5-5:30pm Online
- Alaska First: Homer Volunteer Meeting! 5-7pm at 601 E Pioneer Ave
- Alaska Moms Demand Action Movie Night 5:30pm at Bear Tooth Theatrepub in Anchorage
- Tom Begich Virtual Townhall on Affordability 5:30-6:30pm Online
- Alaska Civics Academy Presents: Follow the Money – Common Sense Economics 6-7:30pm
Tuesday, June 16
- Why Pragmatism is a Superpower with Senator Elissa Slotkin 2pm Online
- Changemakers Organizing Lab 4-5:30pm Online
- Activist Hour Zoom- Resistance Ideas Here 5-6pm Online
- Alaska First: Anchorage Organizing Meeting 5:30-7:30pm at 3400 Spenard Rd
- Alaska First: Seward Phone Bank! 6-7:30pm at 33422 Stoney Creek Ave
Wednesday, June 17
- Tom Begich Lit Drop w/ Mary 2-5pm at 5915 Lake Otis Pkwy 3
- Wasilla: Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
- Tom Begich Juneau Fundraiser 5:30-7:30pm at 1980 Hughs Way
- Alaska First: Juneau Phonebank 5:30-7:30pm
- Action Alaska Volunteer Orientation 6-7pm Online
- Alaska First: Palmer Organizing Meeting 6-8pm
Thursday, June 18
- Tom Begich Mat-Su Meet & Greet & Fundraiser 6-7:30pm at 4520 Rover Ridge Circle
- Alaska First: Kenai Volunteer Meeting! 6-7:30pm at NEA Office
- Alaska First: Eagle River Organizer Meeting 6-8pm
- Schultz for AK Phone Banks 6-8pm
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
- Schultz for AK Anchorage Canvass 12-3pm
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
- Matt Schultz Fundraiser with Peter Mijos 6:30-8pm in Anchorage
Tuesday, June 23
- Tom Begich Conversation about Alaska’s Future 5-7pm at 1725 Laurence Court
Wednesday, June 24
- Tom Begich Virtual Townhall on Energy 5:30-6:30pm Online
Thursday, June 25
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
- Schultz for AK Anchorage Canvass 12-3pm
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
EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!
The Alaska Center Education Fund is seeking a passionate, community-minded relationship builder to serve as their Civic Engagement Program Manager. This position will lead AKCEF’s Civic Engagement Department and programs focused on building community power, increasing civic participation, and supporting the next generation of Alaska’s leaders. Click here for more information and to apply!
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.
Please stay tuned for updates, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to contribute in any way.