SOUTHEAST ALASKA LIBERTY AWARDS on Sunday, November 6th! Join us in Juneau for our 40th Anniversary, Southeast Alaska Liberty Awards Fundraiser:

Sunday, November 6 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Zephyr Restaurant, 200 Seward Street, Juneau, Alaska

The evening's events will include a cocktail reception, live music, five-course meal prepared by Juneau's own Chef Tony Strong, and a commemorative program honoring the late Justice Robert Boochever.

Buy your tickets online today! Or, RSVP to the ACLU of Alaska office at akclu@akclu.org or (907) 263-2003.

2012 LIBERTY AWARDS GALA FUNDRAISER:  Saturday, January 21, 2012
Mark your calendars, and plan to join us in Anchorage as we mark “The Year of Restoring Privacy.” 

We’ll be celebrating at the Dena’ina Center, and honoring the Cadle plaintiffs, who are fighting to protect the privacy of Alaskans’ medical records.

PAST EVENTS:

Join us at a first-ever for Alaska — a visit by the National Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony Romero!

Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
University of Alaska – Anchorage, Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Anthony will address the ongoing struggle for equal rights, and the continuing challenges faced by minority and underprivileged communities, along with the work of the ACLU in fighting for equal rights.

A reception with Anthony and a chance to speak with him in person will follow at 8:30 p.m. Don't miss this exciting evening with the leader of the ACLU. RSVP online today!

About Anthony D. Romero Mr. Romero took the helm of the ACLU just four days before the September 11, 2001 attacks and led the national Safe and Free campaign to protect basic freedoms during a time of crisis, achieving court victories on the Patriot Act, uncovering thousands of pages of documents detailing the torture and abuse of detainees in U.S. custody, and filing the first successful legal challenge to the Bush administration's illegal NSA spying program.

Recently, he has led the fight to restore civil liberties, including pushing for accountability for torture committed under the Bush administration, fighting the practice of indefinite detention without charge or trial and challenging the excessive use of the state secrets privilege to block lawsuits over national security abuses.

The sixth executive director of the ACLU, and the first Latino and openly gay person to serve in that capacity, Romero has been named one of Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and is a frequent media commentator, including guesting on the Colbert Report. In 2007, Romero and co-author and NPR correspondent Dina Temple-Raston published "In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror," a book that takes a critical look at civil liberties in this country at a time when constitutional freedoms are in peril.

Learn more about Anthony Romero.

The event is free and open to the public, but seating will be limited.
With questions or to RSVP contact us at akclu@acklu.org or (907) 258-0044.

More Fun Summer Events with the ACLU!

Anchorage Pride.
Join the ACLU contingent at the Anchorage LGBT Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25. We'll be marching along 6th Avenue and to the Park Strip, joining other LGBT supporters as we Step Up and Step Out!

Fourth of July Parade.
March with us again, as the ACLU celebrates Independence Day on Monday, July 4th, at the annual parade along the Park Strip in Anchorage.

To join our marching group for either event, contact the ACLU at akclu@akclu.org or (907) 258-0044.

20th Annual ACLU of Alaska Foundation Liberty Raffle Party.
Join us on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bernie's Bungalow, as we draw the $5000 Grand Prize and many regional and special prizes.

To purchase your ticket, or for more info contact the ACLU at akclu@akclu.org or (907) 258-0044.

Thank you for supporting civil liberties in Alaska.

Liberty Raffle Party on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Bernie’s Bungalow. 20th Annual ACLU of Alaska Foundation Liberty Raffle Tickets are now available. $5000 Grand Prize and many regional and special prizes. 14 chances to win! To purchase your ticket contact the ACLU at akclu@akclu.org or 258-0044. And plan to join us at the Raffle Party on July 28 – special additional prize for those present! Thank you for supporting civil liberties in Alaska.