This Day in Alaska History-September 23rd, 1928
Georgia Woman’s Death Marks First Confirmed Case of Fatal Post-Roe Abortion Denial
Amber Nicole Thurman’s death “is the logical outcome of the Georgia abortion ban working exactly as intended by horrifically punishing women who try to access abortion care,” said one advocate. Reproductive rights advocates have warned for years that abortion bans and restrictions like those now in place in 22 U.S. states would kill pregnant people, […]
This Day in Alaska History-September 11th, 1958
Peltola Honors One-Year Anniversary of Husband’s Passing with Celebration of Life
WASHINGTON – Monday, the Office of Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) announced she would be absent from the House Floor for the week of September 9 to honor the one-year anniversary of her husband’s passing. Eugene R. “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. died in a plane crash September 12, 2023. Following her announcement, a spokesperson for the […]