Happy Friday! We hope you had a great Fourth of July and found time to celebrate our nation’s birthday with your community.
Last week, all three members of the Alaska Congressional delegation voted for to the Big Ugly Bill, supporting the gutting of Medicaid for millions of Americans, the greatest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in generations, and a dramatic increase in funding for immigrant detention. Now is the time for collective action.
Please read on for actions you can take as well as 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 MARCHAGAINST.ORG, a centralized calendar for taking action in Alaska!
- July 12: Underground Pride 2025 10am-8pm at the Alaska State Fairgrounds
- July 13: Stand UP Sunday – Sign Waving 5-6pm at Alaska 1 at East Northern Lights Blvd
- July 14: MSUP Steering Committee Meeting 6-7:30pm at the Meeting House in Palmer
- July 14: Pack the Offices Fairbanks 3:30-4:30pm at the Federal Building
- July 14: Pack the Offices Anchorage 4-5pm at 510 L St
- July 15: Pack the Offices Juneau 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- July 16: One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered 4-5pm online
- July 17: Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action see below and stay tuned for updates on events in your area.
- July 26: Families First Rally 10am-12pm in Anchorage
- July 31: AK Dems Annual Picnic 5-8pm at Ruth Arcand Park in Anchorage
Alaska Dems Annual Picnic – Join Alaska Dems on Thursday, July 31st, from 5PM to 8PM at Ruth Arcand Park for great food and drinks, and guest speakers including former Rep. Mary Peltola, ADP Chair Eric Croft, and ADP Executive Director Jenny-Marie Stryker. If you can’t make the picnic, you can still donate online at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adppicnic2025
National Day of Action on July 17 – Good Trouble Lives On is a response to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people! Stay Tuned for updates on events in your area.
- Anchorage 11am-7pm at the First Presbyterian Church
- Fairbanks 5:30-7:30pm at Griffin Park
- Juneau 5:30-6:30pm at Overstreet Park
- Kenai 1-3pm at Kenai Spur Highway & Main Street
- Ketchikan (July 19) 12-1pm at the Federal Building
- Palmer 5-6pm at Glenn Hwy & East Palmer-Wasilla Hwy
- Seward 12-1pm at the Lagoon
- Sitka 12-1pm at the Roundabout
- Talkeetna 5:30-6:30 at Talkeetna Village Park
- Valdez 5-7pm at the Valdez State Court Building
Priority Actions to Take
- 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!
- Be An Ally for Your Immigrant Neighbors – Educate yourself on your rights and the rights of immigrants — check out these resources & share them with your network:
- Oppose Public Media Cuts. The Senate could take up legislation already approved by the House that would claw back $1.1 billion in public media funding already approved by law. Even Visit https://ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and call or email our Senators again today.
- Register Voters – Want to help register voters? Check out Field Team 6 or League of Women Voters for events and tips for how to take action. We lost ground nationally in 2024 on both turnout and voter registration. Let’s not do that ever again!
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!
- 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!
Thank you, Alaska Patriots,
Team Alaska Forward
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 to info@alaskaforward.org if you’d like to contribute in any way.