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Matthew Beck

Anchorage, Alaska

She's all in! Alaska Democratic Party Cheers Elvi Gray-Jackson’s Entrance into U.S. Senate Race

She's all in! Alaska Democratic Party Cheers Elvi Gray-Jackson’s Entrance into U.S. Senate Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alaska Democratic Party February 10, 2022 ANCHORAGE – The leadership of the Alaska Democratic Party today praised State Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson’s announcement of her campaign for U.S. Senate. Gray-Jackson currently represents Midtown Anchorage in the Alaska State Senate, and has devoted nearly four decades

Expel Eastman to host Alaska Legislator Listening Session this Saturday

Expel Eastman to host Alaska Legislator Listening Session this Saturday

The Coalition to Expel Alaska Representative David Eastman is hosting an Alaska Legislator Listening Session this Saturday, February 12, from 4-5:15 pm on Zoom. The Coalition comprises members of the public and several organizations that include the Anchorage NAACP, Sol de Medianoche, Growing Alaskan Leaders, and the Party

Constant Hate: Assemblyman targeted again with vile, homophobic email

Constant Hate: Assemblyman targeted again with vile, homophobic email

Once again, Vice Chair of the Anchorage Assembly Christopher Constant was subjected to hate, which came in the form of an email sent to his Municipal email account by an Anchorage resident late Monday night. Constant captioned the email he shared to his Twitter account: "Literally, the level of

Allard’s Alaska Freedom Convoy Should Be a Rallying Cry for Progressives

Allard’s Alaska Freedom Convoy Should Be a Rallying Cry for Progressives

The same group of individuals who railed against COVID-19 citywide shutdowns for nearly two years and opposed vaccine mandates have shut down streets in Ottawa. Initially centered on vaccine demands enforced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, the Canadian protests have recently expanded to include more significant

Mears for Alaska Kick-off Fundraiser next Wednesday

Mears for Alaska Kick-off Fundraiser next Wednesday

Shortly after the newly formed Senate District K was confirmed, Donna Mears realized that East Anchorage, her home of 20 years, would need someone to show up, stand up, and unify the neighbors of the new district that now pairs East Anchorage with Eagle River and that's what

Flyer distributed at "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event alleges ASD school board members being personally sued

Flyer distributed at "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event alleges ASD school board members being personally sued

Screenshots of a flyer said to have been distributed by unknown individuals at Eagle River Assemblyperson Jamie Allard's "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event on Sunday, claim that members of the Anchorage School Board are being personally sued for masking children.

Murkowski Adds Two Democrats and Two Republicans to Endorsement List

Murkowski Adds Two Democrats and Two Republicans to Endorsement List

Today, Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that four more Alaska state legislators representing communities across the state have endorsed her re-election campaign. Senator Natasha Von Imhof (R- Anchorage) and House Representatives Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks), Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) and Neal Foster (D-Nome) emphasized Murkowski'