Happenings and Protests in Fairbanks

 




PROTEST FAIRBANKS:



Additional happenings on the March Against calendar:

https://www.marchagainst.org/whenwhere


PACK THE OFFICES, FB group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/981230567293276 


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Pack the Offices

Weekly: every Monday at 3:30 pm

Who: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18boNTaFPS/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

What: Demonstration / public opinion submission

Where:  Federal Building 101 12th Ave.  - meet at the front door and proceed through security screening as an orderly group. Senator Murkowski and Sullivan’s office.

Why: to fill out public opinion forms as a group

Signs/banners are discouraged inside the federal building (but super cool outside)






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What: Donate to support a Fairbanks family whose mom was taken by ICE.
Who: Atcharee Bowman, 17 year owner of Siam Square and US resident since age 11. Taken by ICE in Fairbanks, currently detained in Tacoma
This is what happened:
Atcharee Buntow was driving to the grocery store to pick up food for her mother, our grandmother, who has owned a Thai Restaurant, a well-known restaurant that has been established in Fairbanks, Alaska for 17 years. On her way to pick up goods she was pulled over by two unmarked vehicles and arrested. Her family is raising money to help get her out of detention.
Click the link to see more:


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AUGUST



AUGUST 16th:




What: Veterans’ Stand Down

Who: All Veterans

When: 8am-3pm August 16th, 2025

Where: Carlson Center

Why: VETERAN SERVICES

Breakfast and lunch served, Medical, Dental, and Optometry screenings, Blood tests, VA Benefits and ID Cards, VOC Rehab, Employment, Housing, Legal, Mental Health, Hair Cuts, Clothing Distribution, Chiropractor, Massage, Acupuncture, Door Prizes, and MORE!

*Please bring:

Veteran ID, DD214, OR VA Card

Call 907-479-7940 for information or questions

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AUGUST 16th:




Who: Supporters of Mindy O’Neall and our progressive city/ borough candidates

What: Campaign HQ open house and volunteer kickoff!

Where: 208 Barnette St, Fairbanks, AK

When: Saturday, August 16th. 1-4 PM

Why: This office will be the heart of our campaign, and we want everyone to come out to see it and learn how we can mobilize to get our progressive candidates elected!!





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AUGUST 18TH

Who: Interior Democrats and friends

What: MUNICIPAL CANDIDATE KICKOFF

When: Monday, August 18, 5:30-7:30

Where: Ester Park

Why:  Eat delicious food, and meet the Interior Democrats endorsed candidates:

Patrick Roach, FNSB Assembly

Mindy O'Neall, Fairbanks City Mayor

Garrett Armstrong, FNSB Assembly

Crystall Tidwell, Fairbanks City Council

Naomi Hewitt, School Board

Sam Spencer, School Board


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AUGUST 25th

5:30 - 7:30 zoom




Who: The ACLU of Alaska

What: A virtual 'Know Your Responsibilities' training on interacting with immigration enforcement

When: Monday, August 25th from 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RrpujhD1Sku3ocAL0q2Msw 


This training is geared toward organizations and volunteers in Interior Alaska who serve immigrants, but information is applicable for generally concerned community members, and this event is open to all. The ACLU of Alaska is asking that any questions are submitted to Eddy (efalcon@acluak.org) ahead of time.



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MAD Media Writers' Workshop

AUGUST 14TH, Thursday
4:00 to 5:00 PM Alaska time /  Virtual meeting

About this event

The MAD Media Writers' Workshop will bring together experienced and aspiring writers to help each of us make our voices heard on issues related to the media and press freedom. We will provide advice about how to write an effective letter to the editor or opinion column and how to get it published. We will also discuss other ways you can express your views and have an impact including thanking reporters, connecting to editors and submitting regulatory comments.

We will have ideas of what to write about but also support you on media-related issues you would like to write about. We will look to tailor the workshops to the interests of the attendees. Each session will include advice, community, and actions to take.

We are a non-partisan all volunteer group that engages in actions to directly improve the quality of public information such as messaging, fighting disinformation, engaging in media accountability and in growing support for local journalism.

We see journalists and the media as accountable allies essential for an informed democracy, countering dangerous disinformation and propaganda and promoting the common good.

from The Media and Democracy Project



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