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Alaska State Legislator, Representing Campbell Park, U-Med District, and Russian Jack. Reach me at [email protected]
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On East Anchorage Book Club Podcast, I speak with Bolts Magazine Journalist Alex Burness about his article, “Americans by Name, Punished for Believing it.”The story is an in-depth look at the 11 American Samoans facing charges of voter fraud in Whittier. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
January 19, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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With the news that 1,500 active duty Army soldiers in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders in case President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, I am making a statement as co-chair of Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. Immigrants matter. #akleg
January 19, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Dr. Shauna Birdsall is a naturopathic doctor with over 25 years of experience in integrative oncology. She has practiced in the MatSu, Soldotna, & Anchorage.  Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
January 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Kirk Rose is CEO of the Anchorage Community Land Trust. ACLT started in Mountain View in 2003 & supports new housing, public spaces, & businesses. Kirk began as an intern at the organization 15 years ago & has never left. Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Do you need legal assistance & don’t know where to start or fear you can’t afford it? Get free legal advice from a lawyer at the Mountain View Community Center, Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day), 12-4 pm. #akleg #Anchorage
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Debbie Corbett is an archeologist working in Alaska for 40 years. She & Diane Hanson recently published their essential textbook: “Culture and Archeology of the Ancestral Unangax/Aleut of the Aleutian Islands.” Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg #aleut
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Bill Hill is the former superintendent of Bristol Bay Borough School District. Raised in Kokhanok, his family moved to Naknek when he was in 10th grade. Bill made much of his career in education there. Listen to his story on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Yesterday’s East Side Town Hall had a great turnout. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to let your legislators know what you’re thinking before we head back to Juneau. #akleg
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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Harriet Drummond, 1st elected to the Anchorage School Board in 1994 where she served for 9 years, represented West Anchorage on the Assembly, leaving when she was elected to the AK State House in 2012 to represent midtown for 10 years. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg #alaskahistory
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Rural economic developer Elstun Lauesen lived in @tribelaw.bsky.social 's basement while at Harvard, then returned home to do important work in Western Alaska. He & wife Harriet Drummond have been the heart of the AK Democratic party for decades. #akleg

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January 8, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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Steve Williams is the director of Diversion Programming at the Anchorage Police Department. Diversion allows law enforcement to offer some offenders treatment instead of charges. Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
January 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Anna Taylor is the director of the Alaska Institute for Justice, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting immigrants’ rights. We discuss the fear of detainment & deportation her clients currently feel. Listen to East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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East Side Town Hall: Saturday January 10, 2-4pm at Russian Jack Chalet
Join your #akleg East Anchorage legislators for conversation before we head to back to Juneau for session.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Happy New Year! Thanks to the research & persistence of our podcast guest Michael Livingston, Benny Benson’s birth certificate was corrected; we now know he was 14 not 13 when he designed the Alaska state flag & that he was Unangax̂, not Alutiiq. Listen:

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January 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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In 2025, I released 78 episodes of the East Anchorage Book Club podcast. Through them we learned about issues & created relationships with unexpected people. In this retrospective episode, I highlight Jubilee Underwood, Josh Revak, Margaret Stock, & others. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Physician assistant Joanna Keenan retired to Ajijic, Mexico 8 years ago, and came out as a trans woman in 2020. Health care costs are bringing her back to the US, now that she qualifies for Medicare. We discuss her experiences & decisions. #akleg

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December 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Former AK Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins served Sitka and other Southeast communities for a decade, leaving college to run for office in his hometown. His political life started early, running Howard Dean's presidential campaign in Alaska. #akleg

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December 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Merry Christmas fromEast Anchorage Book Club Podcast. Listen to our holiday episode with Sen. Lisa Murkowski who discusses her new book, “Far from Home,” domestic deployments of National Guard, & the insurrection of Jan. 6. Wherever you listen to podcasts or here:
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December 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Listen to the host of “With All Due Respect” podcast Andrew Halcro discuss his time in the AK House (mistakes & all), his 2006 campaign for Governor against Sarah Palin, & his friendship w former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg #alaskahistory
December 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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This weekend I surprised Elaine Andrews with a legislative citation honoring her career as a judge, mediator, and champion for our independent judicial system. Judge Andrews continues to be an inspiration to all of Alaska. #akleg
December 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Happy Holidays from HD 19 + HD 20 = SD J! Rep. Genevieve Mina & I are so happy to welcome our Senator Forrest Dunbar home from deployment! Thank you for your service, Forrest. #HappyHanukkah #MerryChristmas #akleg
December 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Minnesota State House Rep Rick Hansen discusses the assassination of his friend and colleague Minnesota Speaker of the House Emerita Melissa Hortman. #akleg

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December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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"We should have press conferences at the White House denouncing attacks & attempts to erase our existence.”

John Heilman has served as West Hollywood's mayor & on city council since 1984. He was inducted to Victory Institute's LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame. #akleg

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December 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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At my recent town hall, I was joined by Assembly Member Erin Baldwin Day & Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case where we discussed the increased unhoused population & a fact that is often left out of the conversation: the price of housing is simply too high. #akleg #alaska #homelessness #housing
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Laura Norton-Cruz is a licensed master social worker, former teacher, victim advocate, artist & mom of 2. She co-produced 3 documentaries about childcare & infant learning. She supports raising Alaska's age of consent to 18 (my bill HB101). #akleg

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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM