Lois Epstein
@loisep.bsky.social
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Alaskan, environmentalist, engineer, museophile.
Matt Schultz is an excellent D candidate to challenge Cong. Nick Begich who represents Alaska in its one seat. Check out
alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/21/a...
and
www.mattschultzforalaska.com
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Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz to challenge Rep. Nick Begich in 2026 U.S. House race | Alaska Beacon
Schultz, a registered Democrat, is the second person to register as an opponent for Begich in next year's election.
https://alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/21/anchorage-pastor-matt-schultz-to-challenge-rep-nick-begich-in-2026-u-s-house-race/
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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska
6 days ago
Anchorage No Kings.
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Jay Wal Alaska
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No Kings protest from Anchorage, Alaska biggest one yet 💙👍
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Forrest Dunbar
10 days ago
My thoughts are with the people of Western Alaska. If emergency funds are needed, or funding needs to be reimbursed, I will absolutely support it this coming session. I hope and trust that our emergency services personnel will do all that they can.
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Trump donor made lots of money on yesterday’s Ambler road (Alaska) announcement.
www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
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Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals
One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hanktucker/2025/10/07/billionaire-trump-donor-paulson-scores-windfall-thanks-to-governments-investment-in-trilogy-metals/
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Has anyone in
#Alaska
gotten a notice of their Affordable Care Act premium increase yet as a result of removal of the subsidies in the Big Ugly Bill? Please DM me (or post the info. if it is huge) as that is a great issue to highlight for our delegation. Thanks.
21 days ago
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An LNG pipeline is way too expensive for banks and Alaska, Asia could get stuck with the bill!
asia.nikkei.com/business/ene...
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Japan Inc. remains coy on Alaska LNG despite Trump push
Analysts say project too expensive, with final cost likely to exceed $50bn
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-inc.-remains-coy-on-alaska-lng-despite-trump-push
about 2 months ago
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4 of the top ten most at risk public radio stations are in
#Alaska
. Senator Sullivan voted to remove funding for these stations which alert the public to emergencies (among other good things they do).
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-p...
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Public Broadcasting Cuts Are Already Putting Trump’s Supporters in Rural America at Risk
When Donald Trump directed Congress to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting...
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-public-broadcasting-cpb-npr-rural-severe-weather
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alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/p...
Proud to be an Alaskan!
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Protests planned across Alaska in solidarity with Ukraine, ahead of Trump-Putin summit | Alaska Beacon
Alaskans are planning demonstrations in solidarity with Ukraine across the state, ahead of the meeting between Trump and Putin.
https://alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/protests-planned-across-alaska-in-solidarity-with-ukraine-ahead-of-trump-putin-summit/
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Alaskans - Hope to see you TODAY at 4:30 or a bit later outside the Midtown Mall to show our support for Ukraine! The rest of the US is looking to us to speak up before the Putin meeting tomorrow. Let’s surprise them with our caring…
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From a prominent Alaskan:
www.adn.com/opinions/let...
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Letter: We should not welcome Putin
https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2025/08/11/letter-we-should-not-welcome-putin/
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www.adn.com/opinions/let...
The writer describes other troubling confirmation votes by Senator Dan Sullivan.
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Letter: Disappointed in Sullivan’s judicial vote
https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2025/08/01/letter-disappointed-in-sullivans-judicial-vote/
3 months ago
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I would like to see former Representative
@marypeltola.bsky.social
run a town hall in Alaska.
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3 months ago
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Alaskans are ashamed of Senator Lisa Murkowski's vote and its impacts on the country. And Alaskans won't be saved by it either.
4 months ago
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Chris Murphy
4 months ago
My immediate thoughts on the most monstrous, immoral piece of legislation I’ve ever voted on in the Senate. But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
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Robert Reich
4 months ago
Never before in the history of this nation has such a large redistribution of income been directed upward, for no reason at all. It comes at a time of near-record inequalities of income and wealth. This budget bill is a nightmare.
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The Worst Bill in History
Trump’s giant budget-busting, Medicaid-shattering, shafting-the-poor-and-working-class, making-the-rich-even richer bill
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-three-myths-of-trickle-down-economics
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It's true, Alaska Cannot Survive the Big Ugly Bill.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/o...
#Alaska
#OBBB
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Opinion | Alaska Cannot Survive This Bill
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/opinion/alaska-republican-bill-policy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.SU8.UTuN.bgUDib7PIICB&smid=url-share
4 months ago
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#senatordansullivan
#senatorlisamurkowski
The federal pipeline safety law is up for reauthorization.
salish-current.org/2025/06/10/n...
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Now is not the time to move backward on pipeline safety
Commentary: Thirty people have been killed as a result of pipeline incidents in the last two years.
https://salish-current.org/2025/06/10/now-is-not-the-time-to-move-backward-on-pipeline-safety/
4 months ago
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Great story and photos about Alaska’s
#NoKingsDay
protests.
#Anchorage
www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
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Thousands show for anti-Trump protest in downtown Anchorage; crowds rally in other Alaska communities
Protestors raised a wide range of issues, from ICE deportations, to efforts to cut funding from Medicaid, Planned Parenthood and public radio, to the president’s criminal conviction and more.
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2025/06/14/thousands-show-for-anti-trump-protest-in-downtown-anchorage-hundreds-rally-in-other-alaska-communities/
4 months ago
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Anchorage, Alaska shows up! We can’t protest in shorts very often…
#NoKingsDay
4 months ago
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Khashoggi's Ghost
4 months ago
California national guard troops and marines deployed to LA to help restore order have told friends and family members they are deeply unhappy about the assignment and worry their only meaningful role will be as pawns in a political battle they don't want to join.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-national-guard-troops-marines-morale
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An opinion piece I wrote about the need for a realistic cost estimate, ideally a range w/worst & best case values, for the proposed AK LNG pipeline.
#Alaska
#LNG
www.adn.com/opinions/2025/05/31/opinion-the-estimated-cost-of-the-alaska-lng-pipeline-project-is-likely-a-lot-higher-than-the-state-says/
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Opinion: The estimated cost of the Alaska LNG pipeline project is likely a lot higher than the state says
Without transparency and updated analysis, the LNG pipeline’s price tag remains a guessing game.
https://www.adn.com/opinions/2025/05/31/opinion-the-estimated-cost-of-the-alaska-lng-pipeline-project-is-likely-a-lot-higher-than-the-state-says/
5 months ago
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Senseidai2547
5 months ago
Convicted Felon Donald Trump and Robert "Brainworm" Kennedy Jr want Americans to eat healthy, while at the same time cutting programs that feed people. I despise them with every fiber of my being.
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
www.propublica.org/article/trib...
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Trump Pledged to “Make America Healthy Again,” Then Cut a Program Many Tribes Rely on for Healthy Food
The USDA has ended a program that dozens of tribal food banks say has helped them provide fresh, locally produced food that is important to their traditions and cultures.
https://www.propublica.org/article/tribal-food-grant-cuts-trump-rfk-jr?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Bipartisan Alaska legislature majorities score a big win!!!
#Alaska
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www.dutchnews.nl/2025/05/maur...
So sad how far the US has fallen.
#museums
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Mauritshuis wary of lending art to US museums - DutchNews.nl
The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague is wary about lending any more art to museums in the US without “cast iron guarantees” they will be returned, director Martine Gosselink has said in an interview wi...
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/05/mauritshuis-wary-of-lending-art-to-us-museums/
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Bipartisan opposition to Trump’s Canada plans from the Alaska legislature. Alaska ❤️ Canada!
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
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Alaska Legislature urges support for Alaska-Canada relationship
Communities on either side of the border have expressed concern about the impacts of the trade war.
https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2025/05/05/alaska-legislature-urges-support-for-alaska-canada-relationship/
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Large crowd gathers at Anchorage’s Park Strip for May Day rally
More than 500 people joined the gathering, rallying in support of workers and against government cuts and other federal actions.
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2025/05/01/large-crowd-gathers-at-anchorages-park-strip-for-may-day-rally/
6 months ago
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Great turnout again in Anchorage, Alaska on May Day. Alaska is a pro-union state!
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Sad, not sad, for the oil and gas industry. It is less and less of Alaska’s revenue over time (b/c of limited taxes mostly). Permanent fund and US government revenues are most important in AK.
newrepublic.com/article/1943...
via
@newrepublic.com
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Trump’s Policies Are Bad News for His Favorite Industry
Low oil prices, tariffs, and other pro-drilling policies could wreck the oil industry far faster than the Democratic policies Trump loves to complain about.
https://newrepublic.com/article/194388/oil-prices-trump-economy
6 months ago
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Department of the Interior now plans to take <28 days for permitting of oil and gas / mining projects on public lands. Effectively no public involvment and no assessment of impacts or mitigation. Can't wait until environmental lawyers start challenging those decisions!
www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
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Department of the Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures to Strengthen Domestic Energy Supply | U.S. Department of the Interior
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency, the U.S. Department of the Interior will implement emergency permitting procedures to accelerate the development ...
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-implements-emergency-permitting-procedures-strengthen-domestic
6 months ago
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Anchorage Daily News
6 months ago
More than 3,000 demonstrators again gathered in downtown Anchorage on Saturday to protest a suite of federal policies enacted under the Trump administration, mirroring similar protests nationwide.
www.adn.com/politics/202...
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Thousands gather in Anchorage to protest Trump policies for second time in 2 weeks
Protesters showed up in droves to advocate against what many called violations of human rights.
https://www.adn.com/politics/2025/04/19/thousands-gather-in-anchorage-to-protest-trump-policies-for-second-time-in-2-weeks/
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Senator Murkowski - Please consider becoming an independent and caucusing with the Democrats. Signed, an Anchorage constituent
#Alaska
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6 months ago
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Annual report cites Alaska’s Susitna River as under threat from the proposed West Susitna Access road project
alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/17/a...
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Annual report cites Alaska’s Susitna River as under threat from development | Alaska Beacon
The Susitna is listed among the nation’s most endangered rivers; the report cites threats posed by the proposed West Susitna Access Project.
https://alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/17/annual-report-cites-alaskas-susitna-river-as-under-threat-from-development/
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Alaskans, please contact our Senators to oppose Ed Martin for US Attorney for DC. He will not be fair and will not protect all Americans.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/ed-mart...
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Ed Martin Did Not Report Big Chunks Of His Right Wing Punditry To The Senate
President Trump’s nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has not disclosed...
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/ed-martin-did-not-report-big-chunks-of-his-right-wing-punditry-to-the-senate
6 months ago
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@willbunch.bsky.social
for the Pulitzer. This post is not about him, though. It’s about innocent persons in an El Salvador jail and what that portends for the future.
share.inquirer.com/2K2bG2
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Why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is the Jenga piece that could topple the American Experiment | Will Bunch
The Trump regime lies about a Salvadoran laborer and dad because the truth of his humanity could unravel their dream of autocracy.
https://share.inquirer.com/2K2bG2
6 months ago
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Hey
#Anchorage
. Here’s a photo of the new Inlet View School under construction. Never forget that ASD chose to spend $25 mill extra to build a new school instead of remodeling the old school.
#Alaska
6 months ago
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Fantastic article. I learned a lot of history and it provides helpful ideas for the future.
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Opinion | America was at its Trumpiest 100 years ago. Here’s how to prevent the worst.
During WWI, America lurched toward autocracy. Resistance was minimal.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/04/03/trump-wilson-world-war-hochschild/
7 months ago
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Excellent summary of Senator Dan Sullivan’s lack of response to Trump/Musk/Project 2025 actions that are adversely affecting Alaskans and the country.
#Alaska
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Letter: What happened to Sen. Sullivan?
https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2025/03/30/letter-what-happened-to-sen-sullivan/
7 months ago
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This 3/27 speech needs to be covered by US media.
#Canada
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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'
The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y41z4351qo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D
7 months ago
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7 months ago
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Once again,
@willbunch.bsky.social
needs to be read. This woman was apprehended and flown to Louisiana by black clad agents for co-authoring an opinion piece in a university paper.
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The disappearing of Rumeysa Ozturk is something I never thought I’d see in America | Will Bunch
Masked federal agents in an unmarked vehicle snatched a Tufts student off the street for an op-ed she wrote in a college newspaper.
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/rumeysa-ozturk-arrested-ice-tufts-20250327.html
7 months ago
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Alaska House passes resolution opposing tariffs on Canada
House majority leader Chuck Kopp said that “Canada is literally an economic lifeline to Alaska.”
https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2025/03/24/alaska-house-passes-resolution-opposing-tariffs-on-canada/
7 months ago
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Thank you, Will Bunch, for your always on-target journalism. Support the Philadelphia
@inquirer.com
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The frog of democracy is nearly boiled. We can still jump out of the pot
The slow, seemingly piecemeal march of American dictatorship is trampling colleges and law firms and coming for the rest of us.
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/trump-dictatorship-universities-law-firms-20250323.html
7 months ago
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Finally got inside the Anchorage library auditorium at the empty chairs town hall. Where is Senator Sullivan and Congressman Begich? Great testimony by Alaskans.
#akleg
#Alaska
7 months ago
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Anchorage’s empty chairs town hall — the library auditorium was so full that there’s a second town hall outside. Where is Senator Sullivan and Congressman Begich?
#Alaska
#akleg
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Alaska peeps - Loussac library auditorium is full as are all the nearby parking lots for the empty chairs town hall in Anchorage. Where is Senator Sullivan and Congressman Begich? People are testifying outside after we were removed from the packed library lobby.
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Good opinion piece. Alaskans need to encourage
@senlisamurkwoski.bsky.social
to hold an in-state field hearing on DOGE and its impacts on Alaskans.
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Opinion: Trump is trying to kill Alaska’s economy. Our congressional delegation is letting him do it.
Our congressional delegation should meet with actual Alaskans, listen to what their constituents have to say and start to take action that matters.
https://www.adn.com/opinions/2025/03/20/opinion-trump-is-trying-to-kill-alaskas-economy-our-congressional-delegation-is-letting-him-do-it/
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Why isn’t former Congressional Rep. Mary Peltola hosting town halls in Alaska when our delegation does not show up?
#Alaska
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Growing discussion (movement?) in Alaska about becoming Canada's 11th province. There would be lots of benefits for Alaskans including Alaska Natives. Check out this supportive letter from a Canadian with Alaska ties:
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Letter: Welcome to Canada (with a couple of stipulations)
https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2025/03/18/letter-welcome-to-canada-with-a-couple-of-stipulations/
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