Alaskans Together for Equality

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Alaskans Together for Equality
FoundedJanuary 2007 (2007-01)
Location
Area served
Alaska
Websitewww.alaskanstogether.org
Formerly called
Alaskans Together

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.

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.

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.

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

Activities

Alaskans Together for Equality endorses candidates for political office and engages in lobbying on LGBT rights.

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

The organization is a member of the Equality Federation.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "History". Alaskans Together For Equality. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Alaskans Together For Equality". Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Baird, Austin (March 27, 2015). "Mayoral candidates scuffle for endorsements". KTUU-TV. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  6. ^ "Member Organizations". Equality Federation. Retrieved June 19, 2015.

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