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Palin adds a whole new definition of solipsism — CORRECTED
In writing this post, I made an error which distorted what Palin & her ghostwriter wrote in her book Going Rogue about Gov. Frank Murkowski’s appointment of someone to complete his U.S. Senate term. Rather than deleting the post, I added notes to explain my error. My apologies for the error. Continue reading
Anchorage & homelessness
A guest post from my friend Marcia Barnes: Is rousting people from camps, with no plans about where they can otherwise go, the best way to address homelessness in Anchorage?
How to be a friend to an accused serial rapist
Accused serial rapist Anthony Rollins is an Anchorage police officer whose alleged crimes were perpetrated against at least 6 women while he was on duty. Members of his church, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, are packing the court in droves. Are they helping him face the consequences of any crimes he committed? Or are they merely showing up in Christianist solidarity?
Posted in Alaska justice system
Tagged AKMuckraker, Alaska Commons, Anchorage Police Department, Anthony Rollins, Celtic Diva, Christianism, John Aronno, Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, Mudflats (blog), religion, sexual assault, STAR (Standing Together Against Rape), violence against women
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True Diversity Dinner video, part 5: Diane Benson
Janson Jones’ fifth video of the September 25 True Diversity Dinner in Anchorage features Diane Benson speaking about healing racism in Anchorage — & some of my additional commentary on Alaska’s high rate of sexual violence that especially victimizes Alaska Native women.
Posted in Alaska politics, True Diversity Dinner
Tagged Alaska Natives, André Rosay, Diane Benson, diversity, Elizabeth Peratrovich, Janson Jones, racism, sexual assault, True Diversity Dinner 2009, UAA Justice Center, video, violence against women
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In solidarity with Hilton workers
Hotel Workers Rising March in Anchorage on September 30 (photos & slidehow), with some history of Hilton Anchorage owner Columbia Sussex and its CEO, Bill Yung; plus, the physical toll of cleaning 17 rooms a day.
Posted in Social justice
Tagged Columbia Sussex, crossposted, Hilton Anchorage, hotel workers, unions, UNITE HERE Local 878
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True Diversity Dinner video, part 4: Masingka Singers & Dancers
Janson Jones’ video, & my photos, of the Yup’ik troupe Masingka Singers & Dancers performing at the True Diversity Dinner in Anchorage on September 25, 2009.
Posted in True Diversity Dinner
Tagged diversity, Janson Jones, Masingka, slideshow, True Diversity Dinner 2009, video
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True Diversity Dinner video, part 3: Hotel workers, & Elvi's speech
Part 3 of Janson Jones’ video of the September 25 True Diversity Dinner in Anchorage includes Hilton hotel workers protesting outside the Mayor’s Unity Dinner, and the speech of Assembly Member Elvi Gray-Jackson.
Posted in Social justice, True Diversity Dinner
Tagged Elvi Gray-Jackson, Hilton Anchorage, hotel workers, Janson Jones, lgbtq, Mayor's Unity Dinner, True Diversity Dinner 2009, unions, UNITE HERE Local 878, video
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Hotel Workers Rising March: Today!
Workers at the Anchorage Hilton have been fighting for a fair contract since August 2008 , when their last contract expired, but management is intent on union-busting. Show your support for these workers and their families as they march today at 4:30.
Posted in Social justice
Tagged Hilton Anchorage, hotel workers, unions, UNITE HERE Local 878
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The Daily Tweets, 2009-09-29: True Diversity Dinner videos by Janson Jones
Today’s Daily Tweets include links to Janson Jones’ videos of the True Diversity Dinner held in Anchorage on September 25, 2009.
Posted in The Daily Tweets, True Diversity Dinner
Tagged True Diversity Dinner 2009
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True Diversity Dinner 1 & 2: Video by Janson Jones
Parts 1 & 2 of video coverage of the September 25, 2009 True Diversity Dinner in Anchorage by Janson Jones of Floridana Alaskiana v2.5. Part 1 includes background on the summer 2009 fight for the Anchorage equal rights ordinance AO 2009-64; part 2 is a montage of Janson’s photos of the dinner.
Posted in Ordinance, Social justice, True Diversity Dinner
Tagged Anchorage ordinance 2009-64, crossposted, Dan Sullivan, diversity, Hilton Anchorage, hotel workers, Janson Jones, Mayor's Unity Dinner, True Diversity Dinner 2009, unions, UNITE HERE Local 878, video
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