“Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill”
— Alaska Beacon
Projects in the News
Large bipartisan majorities in the Alaska House and Senate pass legislation expanding access to birth control
—Alaska Current and Alaska Public Media
Hundreds testify in opposition to anti-LGBTQ “Parents Bill of Rights” legislation.
— The Alaska Current
Alaskans vote against Constitutional Convention, preserving abortion rights
— The Associated Press
Gerrymandered maps ruled unconstitutional, AK Supreme Court cites overwhelming public testimony
— State Court Report
Quotes In the News
Opposing a bill criminalizing public assembly:
“Vague and overly broad laws can be applied selectively by law enforcement against parties engaged in disfavored speech. There is no way for the state to neutrally apply this bill,” Lim said, adding that the bill appears to criminalize homelessness.
— Anchorage Daily News
Opposing administrative changes barring trans athletes from competing:
“Trans athletes only enrich our world and our experiences, but too often denying a trans kid the ability to compete in the sport corresponding to their affirmed gender means that they don’t compete at all, robbing them and their teammates of their ability to learn about leadership, hard work, teamwork, and inclusion — all lifelong skills,” said Morgan Lim of Juneau.