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Alaskans Together For Equality Statement on Dobbs v Jackson: ‘Reproductive Rights Are LGBTQ+ Rights'
As the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson today, striking down Roe v. Wade, Alaskans Together For Equality Board President Elias Rojas issued the following statement:“It’s hard to find the words to describe just how devastating today’s news is, not just for people who may become pregnant, but for all of us. Abortion is not just a women’s issue, nor is it a matter that only affects heterosexual people. The Supreme Court just ruled that no American has a right to make their own private medical decisions — a dire statement that we should all find alarming.
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Admin published As HB 17 Advances, LGBTQ+ Alaskans Wonder: Will 2022 Be the Year We Finally Win Equality? in Blog 2022-04-19 20:06:50 -0800
As HB 17 Advances, LGBTQ+ Alaskans Wonder: Will 2022 Be the Year We Finally Win Equality?
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska House Judiciary Committee this week passed HB 17, a measure that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s existing anti-discrimination laws.
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Admin published Alaskans Together For Equality Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor in Blog 2021-05-06 22:41:15 -0800
Alaskans Together For Equality Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor
In the runoff for Anchorage mayor, there is only one candidate who supports the equal rights and inherent human dignity of LGBTQ+ Alaskans. Alaskans Together for Equality unequivocally endorses Forrest Dunbar for Anchorage mayor.
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Admin published Anchorage Elects First Openly LGBTQ Alaskans In Municipal Election in Blog 2017-08-02 06:01:36 -0800
Anchorage Elects First Openly LGBTQ Alaskans In Municipal Election
Anchorage, Alaska - Yesterday, Christopher Constant (District 1) and Felix Rivera (District 4) became the first openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) individuals to be elected to office in Alaska. The men will serve 3-year terms on the Anchorage Assembly. Former Senator Johnny Ellis served in the Alaska State Legislature for 29 years but did not reveal he was gay until he retired in November 2016.
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Admin published Action Alert: Public hearing on Senate Bill 72 - Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Bill in Blog 2017-03-31 07:56:47 -0800
Action Alert: Public Hearing #2 On Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Bill - April 10
What: Senate Bill 72 - State Senate Health And Social Services Committee Hearing
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Where: BUTROVICH 205 @State Capitol
When: Monday, April 10 at 1:30 pm
How To Participate: Email, In-Person in Juneau, In-Person at your local LIO, by phone(907) 586-9085 or (844) 586-9085
Watch: http://akleg.gov/index.php#tab3-15
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Admin published Juneau Passes An Inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Blog 2017-01-31 14:32:41 -0900
Juneau Passes An Inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Juneau became the second Alaskan city to pass an inclusive non‐discrimination ordinance that extends protections in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or national origin, race, color, age, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.
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Admin published Equality News: New Executive Director, Anti-LGBTQ Petition Denied, 30th Legislative Session in Blog 2017-01-31 14:21:37 -0900
Equality News: New Executive Director, Anti-LGBTQ Petition Denied, 30th Legislative Session
It’s been a chilly January, and it looks like we will be busy fighting for LGBTQ equality in the coming weeks and months ahead. We encourage you to stay focused and engaged, and to speak up when you see something is not right – write letters to the editor, submit opinion editorials, rally, march, and most importantly contact your elected officials. The LGBTQ community along with our allies can be a powerful force locally, at the state level, and at the federal level to create change and protect fundamental human rights in our communities.
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