Happy Friday!
Not only has the Trump Administration’s ‘War of Choice’ already had a big impact on gas prices and travel, but we just learned it cost taxpayers $11.3 Billion in just six days. That’s more than a year’s worth of food assistance for 5 million people, salaries for 160,000 teachers, and Medicaid coverage for 1.5 million Americans.
Let’s take action! March 28 will be the largest nonviolent protest in American history. Read on for new opportunities to participate in the No Kings nationwide day of action and check out this social toolkit from Women Forward.
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, March 14
- Syndey, Anna and Janice Event 5-6:30pm at 1032 G St., Anchorage
Sunday, March 15
- Knock doors with Team Sydney for Assembly! 12-3pm
- 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
- The Media and Democracy Project – What activists can do: Fix Media Now 3-4pm online
- 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
- Juneau: Know Your Responsibilities 12-1:3pm at 11066 Auke Lake Way
- The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers Workshop 3-4:15pm online
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
- Rachel Blakeslee Fundraiser 5:30-7pm at 2230 Woodworth Cir
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
Saturday, March 21
- GOTV for Janice Park 1-4pm at 2930 E 84th Ave
Sunday, March 22
- Knock doors with Team Sydney for Assembly! 12-4pm
- 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
- Knock doors with Team Sydney for Assembly! 5:30-8pm
- 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
- Dillingham 12-2pm at 404 D St
- Fairbanks 11:30am – 4pm at Fairbanks City Hall
- Girdwood 10am-12pm at Alyeska Highway & Hightower Road
- Glennallen 1-3pm at Mile 187 Glenn Hwy
- Gustavus 12-4pm at Salmon River Park
- Haines 1-3pm
- Homer 12-2pm at WKFL Park
- Juneau 12-3pm at Whale Park
- Ketchikan 12-2pm at 648 Mission St
- Kodiak 12-2pm at Sargent Park
- Kotzebue 1-2pm
- Seward 12-1:30pm at 3rd Avenue & Dairy Hill Lane
- Sitka 11:30am-1:30pm at Katlian Street & Lincoln Street
- Soldotna 4-6pm at Sterling Highway & Kenai Spur Highway
- Talkeetna 11:30am-1pm at Village Park
- Valdez 2-4pm at 213 Meals Ave
- Wasilla 12-2pm at Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake
- Wrangell 11:30am-1pm at Campbell Drive
Sunday, March 29
- Knock doors with Team Sydney for Assembly! 1:00-4pm
- Anchorage Sunday Solidarity 2-3pm (reading group) and 3-5pm at the Loussac Library in the Learning Commons on the 4th floor. Note: the next Sunday Solidarity will be April 19. See below for new time and location
Monday, March 30
- Homer: Majority Rules 5:30-7pm at The Porcupine Theater
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
Friday, April 3
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Tuesday, April 7
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
- Anchorage Against Christian Nationalism: Religious Freedom for All 5:30-6:45pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Wednesday, April 8
- Juneau Pack the Offices 4-5pm at 800 Glacier Ave
- Wasilla Sign Waving/Awareness Demonstration 4-5pm at Newcomb Park
Friday, April 10
- Anchorage: Accountability Check 12-1pm at 510 L St
Saturday, April 11
- Alaska First Volunteer Training to Elect Mary Peltola to the U.S. Senate at IBEW Hall in Anchorage
Sunday, April 12
- Alaska First Volunteer Training to Elect Mary Peltola to the U.S. Senate at IBEW Hall in Anchorage
Tuesday, April 14
- Virtual Listening Session with Matt Schultz 5-6pm online
Friday, April 17
- ADP State Biennial Convention in Cordova
Saturday, April 18
- ADP State Biennial Convention in Cordova
Sunday, April 19
- ADP State Biennial Convention in Cordova
- Sunday Solidarity 6-8pm at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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.
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.