Alaska Counts

Alaska Counts is an educational initiative by Alaskans, for Alaskans, to ensure a safe and complete count in the 2020 Census.

[Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang]

BREAKING: A federal judge in California orders #2020Census counting to be extended through Oct. 31 nationwide, blocking the Trump administration’s plan to end early. The admin is expected to appeal, further complicating what could be the count’s final days
https://t.co/0aJXtEOl28

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

"Alaska can’t recover unless there is a massive federal investment in funding our state’s future. The census shows where that money is needed and just how much it is needed; without an accurate response, the money won’t get where it needs to go."

https://t.co/oCOAQBSJNq

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

“This could not be any worse for Alaska,” Borromeo added. #alaskacounts

[HuffPost @HuffPost]

The agency is ending the 2020 census early. Tribal communities will be skipped over. https://t.co/TBZwVQrj6Q

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

PSA: She knows.

[jacQuii @jacquiiwithacue]

I’ll just publicly share this comment for future reference:

yes, I’ve seen my shirt on the census ad. thank you for sharing.

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

Thank you to Sen. @lisamurkowski for leading & @SenDanSullivan for signing on to this bipartisan letter asking Senate leadership to extend #Census2020. This is the foundation of our representation. Thank you for putting Alaskans first! #alaskacounts #akleg

[KTOO @KTOOpubmedia]

Melanie Bahnke joins John Binkley, Nicole Borromeo, Bethany Marcum and E. Budd Simpson on the redistricting board. They'll have 90 days to adopt a plan after receiving the census data, which is due March 31, 2021.

By @kitchenman

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[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

The Census is critical is because it protects our access to the ballot. But access to the ballot alone won't make a difference if we don't vote! Apply for an absentee ballot to vote safely & securely from home this fall:

https://t.co/DMTB4OLESr

[NextDayBetter @NextDayBetter]

Is being born an Alaska Native a political act?

@lizmedicinecrow of @firstalaskans believes so. And everyone can build their political power by participating in the census. #CensusCounts

Go to https://t.co/5LDcMMyvjZ. #firstpeoplefirst

@NextDayBetter @civilrightsorg

[The Alaska Landmine @alaskalandmine]

Chief Justice Bolger appointed Melanie Bahnke to the Redistricting Board. All 5 picks have now been made. Bahnke is the President and CEO of Kawerak and is on the board of AFN. #akleg

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

The Census is required by law. If you haven't responded by Aug 11, a Census worker has to pay you a visit in person . . . and without a response, they may have to return up to 6 times. Help AK keep a lid on COVID-19 by self-responding online or by phone! https://t.co/H8SYBENenI

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

Yes! Can't wait. Come join us! #alaskacounts

[First Alaskans @firstalaskans]

‘@firstalaskans presents the Who Wants to be a Censusaire gameshow! Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 6 pm. We’ll livestream on our Facebook page!

Come and join these hilarious Native folks as they try to make the Census fun!

#skoCensusden #AdvancingSelfDetermination

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

Thank you, Santa. We believe in you, too. #alaskacounts

[Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang]

NEW: The National Congress of American Indians, Native American Rights Fund & National Urban Indian Family Coalition say ending #2020Census counting early is "irresponsible" & inaccurate count will "decimate" ability to advocate for services for "our most vulnerable communities."

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

6. Being counted is the key opportunity to bring money & political power to our communities, and to protect our civil rights & representation in gov't.

7. Be counted at https://t.co/H8SYBENenI or call 1-844-330-2020.

#alaskacounts

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

Big Census news week! Important to know:

1. @uscensusbureau now says you might receive an email from them to respond online & it's legit, not spam.

2. @uscensusbureau will do another round of mailing paper forms to low response areas in Sept.

#alaskacounts

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

5. End of the count is critical to maintain that's when @uscensusbureau focuses on enumerating people who are historically undercounted or unlikely to self-respond, esp. Alaska Native, Black, and Latinx communities, as well as kids, elders, renters, rural, & lower-incomer peeps

[Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang]

NEW: Four former U.S. Census Bureau directors urge Congress to extend legal deadlines for #2020Census results and require counting through Oct. 31 to avoid "seriously incomplete enumerations in many areas across the country." Here's their full statement:
https://t.co/Bh1LOcOD8z

[Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang]

BREAKING: Census Bureau confirms all #2020Census counting efforts will be cut a month short, risking a severe undercount of people of color. Collecting responses online, over the phone & by mail, plus door knocking at unresponsive homes, to end on Sept. 30
https://t.co/6XCz5Wg6EE

[Alaska Counts @AlaskaCounts]

Starting Monday like . . .

Be counted, Alaska. https://t.co/H8SYBENenI or call 1-844-330-2020.