Lois Epstein
@loisep.bsky.social
Alaskan, environmentalist, engineer, museophile.
Why can't crime/safety be non-political? Chicago and most cities with National Guard deployments are safer than Anchorage, stats show. Take note, Alaska delegation. alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/24/c...
Chicago and most cities with National Guard deployments are safer than Anchorage, stats show | Alaska Beacon
Alaska's attorney general says the state supports Trump’s National Guard deployments elsewhere; former Gov. Tony Knowles opposes them.
alaskabeacon.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Why can't crime/safety be non-political? Chicago and most cities with National Guard deployments are safer than Anchorage, stats show. Take note, Alaska delegation. alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/24/c...
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
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.
alaskabeacon.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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 No Kings.
October 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Anchorage No Kings.
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No Kings protest from Anchorage, Alaska
biggest one yet 💙👍
biggest one yet 💙👍
October 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
No Kings protest from Anchorage, Alaska
biggest one yet 💙👍
biggest one yet 💙👍
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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.
Rescue and recovery efforts underway as remnants of Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska, reports Corinne Smith for @alaskabeacon.com
Rescue and recovery efforts underway as remnants of Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska | Alaska Beacon
Rescue and recovery efforts began Sunday in western Alaska as a major storm caused by remnants of Typhoon Halong hit coastal communities with massive storm surge, flooding and hurricane-force winds…
alaskabeacon.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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.
Trump donor made lots of money on yesterday’s Ambler road (Alaska) announcement. www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
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.
www.forbes.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Trump donor made lots of money on yesterday’s Ambler road (Alaska) announcement. www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
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.
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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.
An LNG pipeline is way too expensive for banks and Alaska, Asia could get stuck with the bill! asia.nikkei.com/business/ene...
Japan Inc. remains coy on Alaska LNG despite Trump push
Analysts say project too expensive, with final cost likely to exceed $50bn
asia.nikkei.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
An LNG pipeline is way too expensive for banks and Alaska, Asia could get stuck with the bill! asia.nikkei.com/business/ene...
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...
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...
talkingpointsmemo.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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...
alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/p... Proud to be an Alaskan!
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.
alaskabeacon.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/p... Proud to be an Alaskan!
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…
August 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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…
From a prominent Alaskan: www.adn.com/opinions/let...
Letter: We should not welcome Putin
www.adn.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
From a prominent Alaskan: www.adn.com/opinions/let...
www.adn.com/opinions/let... The writer describes other troubling confirmation votes by Senator Dan Sullivan.
Letter: Disappointed in Sullivan’s judicial vote
www.adn.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
www.adn.com/opinions/let... The writer describes other troubling confirmation votes by Senator Dan Sullivan.
I would like to see former Representative @marypeltola.bsky.social run a town hall in Alaska.
This summer, GOP lawmakers are dodging town halls like the truth. But Democrats? They’re showing up in red districts, answering the tough questions. If your rep won’t meet you—demand it. Democracy doesn’t take recess, & neither should accountability.
Read & share:
open.substack.com/pub/demcastu...
Read & share:
open.substack.com/pub/demcastu...
The Red State-Blue State Divide: Summer Session
Using Town Halls to Turn Up the Heat - with or without your legislators!
open.substack.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I would like to see former Representative @marypeltola.bsky.social run a town hall in Alaska.
Alaskans are ashamed of Senator Lisa Murkowski's vote and its impacts on the country. And Alaskans won't be saved by it either.
July 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Alaskans are ashamed of Senator Lisa Murkowski's vote and its impacts on the country. And Alaskans won't be saved by it either.
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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.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
July 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
But I’m not done fighting. I know you aren’t either.
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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.
This budget bill is a nightmare.
The Worst Bill in History
Trump’s giant budget-busting, Medicaid-shattering, shafting-the-poor-and-working-class, making-the-rich-even richer bill
robertreich.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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.
This budget bill is a nightmare.
#senatordansullivan #senatorlisamurkowski The federal pipeline safety law is up for reauthorization. salish-current.org/2025/06/10/n...
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.
salish-current.org
June 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#senatordansullivan #senatorlisamurkowski The federal pipeline safety law is up for reauthorization. salish-current.org/2025/06/10/n...
Anchorage, Alaska shows up! We can’t protest in shorts very often…
#NoKingsDay
#NoKingsDay
June 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Anchorage, Alaska shows up! We can’t protest in shorts very often…
#NoKingsDay
#NoKingsDay
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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...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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/
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.
www.adn.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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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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...
I despise them with every fiber of my being.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
www.propublica.org/article/trib...
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.
www.propublica.org
May 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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...
I despise them with every fiber of my being.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
www.propublica.org/article/trib...
Bipartisan Alaska legislature majorities score a big win!!! #Alaska
In a quick vote on the penultimate day of the legislative session, the Alaska Legislature has successfully overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a broadly popular public education bill.
The 46-11 vote means HB57 will become law.
(That's also enough to override a line-item budget veto.)
#akleg
The 46-11 vote means HB57 will become law.
(That's also enough to override a line-item budget veto.)
#akleg
May 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bipartisan Alaska legislature majorities score a big win!!! #Alaska