Human Rights Campaign Backs Berkowitz
June 26th, 2008
Today, Congressional candidate Ethan Berkowitz announced the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation’s largest human rights advocacy organizations.
Berkowitz Applauds Supreme Court Decision on 2nd Amendment
June 26th, 2008
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is an important step in affirming the constitutional rights of American gun owners. The Constitution fundamentally protects the ability of an individual to bear arms, and today’s ruling is tailored to ensure that law-abiding citizens maintain their ability to exercise that right. This ruling also echoes our Alaska Constitution, which states in Article I, Section 19: ‘The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.’”
Berkowitz Condemns Exxon Valdez Ruling
June 24th, 2008
Ethan Berkowitz: “It’s a sad day in American history when the highest court in the land allows a corporation to escape its responsibilities after devastating Alaskan lives, lands and waters. This case was about more than legal damages: it was about justice. Congress must act to prevent another disaster like the Exxon Valdez.”
Alaska AFL-CIO Backs Berkowitz
June 20th, 2008
Today, the Alaska AFL-CIO - the largest federation of labor unions and trade councils in the state - announced its endorsement of Ethan Berkowitz in the upcoming August election. The Alaska AFL-CIO is made up of 20 different unions representing Alaskan workers in professions as diverse as firefighters, machinists, nurses and cement masons.
Berkowitz Releases Position Statement on Veterans’ Issues
June 19th, 2008
Today Congressional candidate Ethan Berkowitz released a new position statement on Veteran’s issues. The statement covers Berkowitz’s positions on health care, benefits and the new G.I. Bill, saying “Alaska has the highest per capita population of veterans in the country. It’s important to make Veterans’ issues Alaskan and American issues, and I plan to do so when I represent our state in Washington DC.”
National Backing for Berkowitz
June 18th, 2008
Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) added Ethan Berkowitz to their “Red to Blue” program for candidates challenging Republican incumbents. Congressional candidates earn a spot in the highly competitive program by running well-organized campaigns, meeting demanding goals and proving to voters that they will bring change to Congress.
Veterans Endorse Ethan
June 17th, 2008
Today, a group of Veterans from across Alaska declared their support for Ethan Berkowitz. Among the many Veterans endorsing Ethan’s campaign for Congress are: Barbara Bachmeier, Bill Bartee, Dave Carlson, Bruce Gazaway, Roger Marcil and Tim Wheeler of Anchorage, Michael Cull of Palmer, Bill Gossweiler of Eagle River, Kim Elton of Juneau, Joelle Hall of Chugiak, and Charlie Hubbard of Sterling.
Berkowitz Outlines Solutions for Alaska Energy Crisis
June 12th, 2008
Energy is the issue facing our state and our country. Every day, Alaskans are confronted with crippling prices at the gas pump and when we pay our electric and heating bills. It’s not just fuel and electricity, either: in the last year, higher transportation costs have led to skyrocketing prices at the grocery store. This winter, particularly in rural Alaska, I fear that too many Alaskans will be forced to choose between heating and eating. High energy prices are at the root of our stalled economy, and we cannot build America until we solve this problem.
Alaska’s State and Municipal Employees Back Berkowitz
June 11th, 2008
Yesterday Alaska’s largest union of public employees, ASEA/AFSCME Local 52, announced their endorsement of Ethan Berkowitz’s candidacy for Alaska’s seat in the United States Congress. ASEA/AFCSME Local 52 represents more than 8,500 state and municipal employees in the state of Alaska.
Juneau Leaders Endorse Ethan
June 2nd, 2008
Today, Alaska Congressional candidate Ethan Berkowitz received the endorsement of three Juneau leaders: Senator Kim Elton, Representative Beth Kerttula and Mayor Bruce Botelho.
