I am deeply saddened at the news of Congressman Don Youngβs passing. Today, we have lost a true Alaskan leader who will forever remain in our hearts.Please join me in keeping Congressman Youngβs family in our thoughts and prayers.
I want to point out that my friend Meg Zaletel didn't just beat the bogus recall against her. She received ~1225 more votes than she did when she was elected.
You made her stronger.
That's it. Suzanne LaFrance has clinched the election. Not enough ballots left to change the number. Still time to cure your ballot if there's an issue, but there is no path for her to lose now.
Thread: Proxy request letters citing βthe ongoing public health emergencyβ filed by Republicans to avoid showing up in person to vote against the $1.7T omnibus spending bill.
MARK AMODEI (R-NV)
BRIAN BABIN (R-TX)
DON BACON (R-NE)
JAMES BAIRD (R-IN)
To my Anchorage friends. Don't worry about that RCV repeal petition. I'd guess they will gather the signatures. We will beat it at the poll just like we passed it in the first place. Should Anchorage implement RCV?
When Don Young first entered Congress, I was one year old. After his remarkable half-century of service to Alaska and our nation, itβs time for change.
#Constant4Congress
#Alaska
#WeCanDoBetter
Anchorage. Pay attention. It looks like Sami Graham and the Muni IT Director may have created a false public record with the intent of overturning the April Election because they didn't like the results. I hope the investigation discovers the facts.
@GOPLeader
When you get to the part in the 14th amendment disqualifying those who have attempted an Insurrection against the United States, pause. Reflect. Several of your caucus should resign.
Here is what Palin gets wrong. It isn't about Biden, Pelosi, or Trump. To quote Ted Stevens, "to hell with politics, just do what's right for Alaska."
We did.
Congrats Mary Peltola.
(2/6) If Roe is overturned, abortion would still be legal in Alaska. The Alaska Legislature voted to legalize abortion in 1970, three years before the Roe v. Wade decision. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that the state constitution protects abortion rights.
EaglExit:
Plan:
1. Rail against big government.
2. Ask big gov to let you leave big gov.
3. Ask big gov to pay for leaving.
4. Ask bigger gov to pay you forever in perpetuity to justify leaving big gov.
Big challenge of the week: Can AK Progressive Twitter make it to November 23 before self-destructing into an internal battle between perfectionism versus pragmatism? Yesterday was a win, nationally and locally. Obvi not universally. But keep it together. Win gracefully.
@msparck
@Kate_Kelly_Esq
@maytagsmom
At a meeting of the local governing body, it was something else to watch a bunch of old white conservatives shouting "My Body My Choice".
Democrat Mary Peltola is the apparent winner of Alaskaβs special U.S. House race after ranked votes were tabulated Wednesday and is set to become the first Alaska Native in Congress.
Not even sure what to say here. Rep. Eastman says itβs a benefit to society when children who are victims of abuse die βbecause there arenβt needs for government services over the course of that childβs lifeβ when they die as a results of abuse.
#akleg
For more than two years, I have routinely had my life threatened. I've been the subject of hate speech from bigots. This has only gotten more common because we as a society are going numb to extremism. It's time we stand up against hate, not tolerate it. π§΅1/2
The tape containing the alleged threats has been turned over to the Anchorage Police Department. The importance of voting in the U.S. House Special Election can't be overstated.
#AKDems
In the town of Alaska Twitter, almost everyone lives in one building.
90% of the town's residents live in one building - that also houses a post office, shop, police station, health clinic, and a bed & breakfast.
This weeks
#Alaska
COVID summary is out:
"The number of COVID cases each week appears to have plateaued statewide... intense community transmission is continuing to occur and is causing significant illness, death, and demand on the health care system."
The potential of a library to be a place for good in our community is unlimited. But under the leadership of Dave Bronson and Judy Eledge, our library is busy restricting homeless people and removing LGBT books from circulation. Alaska Republicans have lost their way.
This fact-check article is an extremely polite way of saying
@GovDunleavy
and
@Mayor_Bronson
are lying about COVID-19 stats, case rates, and more.
#Deception
"COVID-19 in Alaska: Fact-checking claims about case trends, death rates, masks and ivermectin"
I'm so tired of NPR telling me Joe Biden's age is a great liability while ignoring his opponent's clear dementia. Last night Joe Biden got more votes AS A WRITE IN CANDIDATE in New Hampshire as Barack Obama in 2013. The other guy barely broke 50% in the Republican primary.
I think this is my favorite map for understanding the national partisan breakdown. It is better than the district boundaries because it doesn't feed the delusion that massive tracts of land are one sway or another. Instead, each box is a district.
A pretty outrageous claim. Mayor's comms suggesting the Assembly asking for information about the failed testing program in Anchorage is a partisan effort. Today, home test kits at the Fairview Rec Center were gone by 1 PM.
#FAIL
@ancpublichealth
"I figured they needed a little slapping around."
Referencing lyrics: "Hush, hush, hush, let's lie. I know it's wrong, but let's lie together, in a way."
-Bronson legislative director Terrence Shanigan in a hot mic call during last night's Rogers Park council meeting.
#ancgov
@northroadben
I'm told the Mayor refused any meaningful wage increase in the bargaining process this year and TSAI offered a 30% increase causing our workers to change employers.
Check out our new TV ad! While Bronsonβs campaign ads are focused on picking fights and left vs. right, Suzanne is focused on bringing people together to get things done.
I don't know why anyone would ever want to buy a wedding cake or a website from a bigot. That said, I think that we need laws that mandate if a business is going to set a "We Don't Serve Your Kind Here" policy, they have to put up a sign notifying the public.
I made the decision to run for Congress in December. The race has changed dramatically since then, but my commitment to bringing more hope and opportunity to all Alaskans is stronger than ever.
#Constant4Congress
#Congress
#Alaska
JUST IN: The producer of 2000 Mules said in court that every single accusation made in the movie was totally invented out of thin air by Dinesh and True the Vote.
Having Alaskans as my neighbors has blessed me more than I can express. I look forward to giving back to this great state by representing its interests in the House of Representatives.
#Constant4Congress
#Alaska
@jsrailton
@blakersdozen
@ZTPetrizzo
In DC today. Didn't see the March. But the Victory Instutute International LGBT Leadership conference happened concluded today and we did not lose our UHaul. We are ready and reporting for duty.
No time for training wheels. We need a Mayor ready to go on day one because she is going to have to repair the devastation left by someone who didn't know how to do the job and still doesn't.
"We canβt afford to elect someone more interested in partisan politics than governing or someone who needs on-the-job training. Iβm the only candidate with the knowledge, experience and relationships to hit the ground running on Day 1."
#Anchorage
#ANCgov
Here's the thing. When the organizers and hosts deny organizing and hosting, but instead suggest 'I just helped' or 'We just rented them space', you should have some questions. They want to propound their lies but not own them. We see you. You own them.
(6/6) Abortion services are available at health clinics throughout Alaska. Planned Parenthood has locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Soldotna. Planned Parenthood is a great resource to connect patients with reproductive health care.
(4/6) There is an effort underway to rewrite the Alaska Constitution, which could include changing the clause protecting abortion rights. In November, Alaskans will vote on whether to hold a constitutional convention, which could include undoing abortion rights protection.
Want to know a few more details about how Anchorage City Hall workers have corroborated some of Amy Demboskiβs claims about Mayor Bronson and Larry Baker? 𧡠(Iβm a few days late to this, but itβs been a busy time for Anchorage reportersβ¦)
@LoganR2WH
Mary Peltola. AK-AL.
Flipped the seat for the first time in 50 years replacing the Dean of the House, first Alaska Native person in Congress, and first woman to serve Alaska in the house. Bonus: beating Sarah Palin 2x.
(3/6) Abortion rights in Alaska are still at risk. The Alaska Legislature could amend the constitution to ban abortion. However, this would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers, and they likely do not have the votes.
The recount for Anchorage's School Board Seat B has concluded with progressive Kelly Lessens maintaining her lead over far-right conservative Judy Eledge in the four-way race. Final results:
Lessens: 25,349 (+0)
Eledge: 25,125 (+4)
Stewart: 7,452 (+1)
Cox: 7,444 (-1)
#ancvotes
In light of todayβs hostage situation in
#Colleyville
, TX, and as a precaution, Iβve ordered
@AnchoragePolice
officers to conduct extra patrols around our Anchorage synagogues.
There is a nasty bully string in the Anchorage Conservative community. This sickness is criminal and it's owned by every republican that quietly benefits from it.
See a smashed sign? Vote for that person.
When Dunleavy's propaganda blog goes full attack against
@adndotcom
, it's fair to wonder what bombshell the fine reporters there are uncovering.
#smokescreen
LaFrance for Mayor.
This is what activation looks like. Thanks for doing the work friends and neighbors.
77 hours and 40 minutes left until it's finished.
Is it a rally? No, itβs another doorknocking launch where we canβt even fit everyone in the photo!!
Thank you to the 100+ volunteers out knocking on doors across Anchorage right now for
@votesuzanneak
to get out the vote!
Join for the final push β>
(5/6) Most Alaskans support a womanβs right to choose. A 2017 poll found 63.5% of Alaskans support the Roe v. Wade decision. Following the leaking of the draft report, hundreds of protesters came out in Anchorage and Fairbanks to support abortion rights.
NEWS: The Alaska Supreme Court has issued an order UPHOLDING the slate of election reformsβranked voting, non-partisan primaries, Gov./Lt. Gov. ticketsβapproved by voters in 2020, clearing the way for this year's elections.
#akleg
#akelect
I've never been more disappointed in Alaska Airlines . First they Overserve the passengers in front of me who spill red wine on me. We leave that flight qnd head to our connection. Then they board us. Then they deboard us for a "delay" 1/5
It's important to note Rep. Gray is on the Judiciary Committee and sat right next to Rep. Eastman during his comments.
No Republicans said anything about the comments during the hearing. Now Chair Vance says, basically, sorry if he was offended by Eastman's free speech.
#akleg
The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks from wherever they live.
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."
Check out this op-ed from one of Eastmanβs former West Point classmates, who also happens to be a defense attorney for neo-Nzs. He breaks down all the code-switching & secret handshakes of white collar white supremacists like Eastman.