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Alaskans Together for Equality

Alaskans Together for Equality

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Alaskans Together for Equality is a statewide education and political advocacy organization in Alaska that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.[1]

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History

Alaskans Together for Equality began in January 2007 as Alaskans Together, a ballot measure committee organized to oppose an advisory vote intended to deny public employees access to same-sex partner benefits. Following the vote, the organization adopted its current structure.[2]

Structure

Alaskans Together for Equality is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization which lobbies at the local, state, and federal levels of government on LGBT issues.[1][2][3]

Alaskans Together Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which educates the public on LGBT issues.[3]

Activities

Alaskans Together for Equality endorses candidates for political office and engages in lobbying on LGBT rights.[1][3][4][5]

Alaskans Together Foundation, Inc. coordinates public awareness campaigns on LGBT issues.[3]

The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.[3][6]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Alaska LGBT rights groups ask governor to end appeal of same‑sex marriage ruling". LGBTQ Nation. Associated Press. April 18, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "History". Alaskans Together For Equality. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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    "Alaskans Together For Equality". Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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    Camden Yehle and Drew Phoenix (April 23, 2015). "Alaskan Together for Equality Endorses Berkowitz". Anchorage Press. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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    Baird, Austin (March 27, 2015). "Mayoral candidates scuffle for endorsements". KTUU-TV. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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    "Member Organizations". Equality Federation. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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