Protect our Democracy

On January 6th, white supremacists stormed our nation's Capitol in a violent attempted governmental coup aiming to destroy our democratic process and halt the historical peaceful transfer of presidential power. The actions we witnessed were fueled by President Trump, systemic racism, and extreme national and local news media to distort the truth about the democratic process, amplify baseless conspiracy theories, and incite fear and division throughout our communities. This assault on our democracy is happening right here at home. We must hold Alaskan leaders accountable for their brazen complicity, including Representative David Eastman who was at the event in DC that led to this violent insurrection.

We cannot let hate and violence undermine our democracy. And we cannot stand by as our elected leaders enable domestic terrorism. We Americans and Alaskans must continue to work tirelessly to deliver the democracy we deserve and strengthen it to protect the dignity and safety of current and future generations. Send a message to our State House Members and State Senators demanding that those leaders involved in undermining the election be held accountable. Add your unique voice to the message below.

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Protect our democracy.

Dear [elected official],

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On January 6th, white supremacists stormed our nation’s Capitol in a violent attempt at a governmental coup to destroy our democratic process and halt the historical peaceful transfer of presidential power. This attack was fueled by the systematic efforts of President Trump and extreme media to distort the truth about the democratic process, amplify baseless conspiracy theories through online echo chambers, and incite fear and division throughout our communities and our country.  
 
As an Alaskan, I believe in a simple and sustaining principle: all eligible voters have a right to have their voices heard. Each and every voice is crucial for creating a more representative democracy that reflects the diverse ideas and needs of our neighbors. The January 6th events were an attack on democracy itself -- an affront to the voters that turned out in record numbers in 2020, and to the election officials who heroically administered a secure and trusted election in the face of unprecedented challenges.

As an Alaskan, I am stunned that members of my own Legislature sought to defy the will of tens of millions of voters by participating in a baseless lawsuit before the United State Supreme Court seeking to overthrow the election. I am calling for the immediate resignation of those members of the Alaska State Legislature who knowingly participated in the attempted coup, by their actions to sow doubt in the electoral process, and by perpetuating baseless conspiracy theories seeking to disenfranchise millions of American voters and forever alter the fabric of democracy.

I am calling for the immediate resignation of the following members of the Alaska State Legislature: Representative David Eastman, who traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the event which spawned the terrorist insurrection, and Representatives Sarah Vance, Ben Carpenter, George Rauscher, and Senator Lora Reinbold who all used their official position in office and their elevated stature as elected officials to support actions that would overturn the results of the 2020 election, leveraging their positions of leadership to further the misinformation campaign that led directly to the coup attempt. If these legislators do not step down, they should be removed from office by a 2/3 vote of their respective chambers.

All of these members have sworn an oath to protect and defend the constitution of the State of Alaska and the constitution of the United States. By participating in the attempted coup both directly and indirectly, the above-mentioned legislators have violated their oath of office and are no longer fit to serve in the Alaska State Legislature.

I am looking to you as Alaska’s leadership to draw the line in the sand. We can not just dismiss these actions as one-offs and I hope that you can show your strength and commitment to our Democracy. Hold them accountable. Do not be complacent. Set a precedent that we will not tolerate any further attacks on our democratic process.

Sincerely, [Your information here]