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Alaskan Public Policy

If you believe that…
…then Alaska Common Ground invites you to join us in an effort to enhance our democratic way of life.
ACG was founded in 1991 by a group of Alaskans passionate about fostering civil dialogue around public policy issues. For over three decades, we have hosted forums and discussions to build a better understanding of important issues facing our state.

ACG values and embraces the rich cultural, political, and social diversity that Alaska encompasses.  Our commitment to a just society and sustainable democracy is rooted in our appreciation for the unique perspectives that each Alaskan brings to the table. We  firmly believe that an engaged democracy thrives when Alaskans from all backgrounds are empowered to make informed decisions on public policy issues.

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About

Alaska Common Ground has a rich history. Learn more about our founders’ visions, how we operate, and the work we are proud to engage in.

Upcoming Events

Alaska Common Ground has hosted more than 100 events in our 30+ years. Many of them are recorded and available to watch or listen to, and new ones are being scheduled all the time, so keep checking in!

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Issues

If you’re interested in learning more about a specific topic, such as climate change or housing, browse our different issues pages to see all events and resources we have collected on that topic, all in one place.

Fiscal Policy

Alaska Common Ground has worked to educate Alaskans about the complexities around the state’s high health care costs and potential solutions to address them.

Energy & Climate

Alaska Common Ground continues to address the pressing issues of climate change and energy sustainability in Alaska.

Health Care

Alaska Common Ground has worked to educate Alaskans about the complexities around the state’s high health care costs and potential solutions to address them.

Housing

Alaska Common Ground remains committed to engaging in solutions towards affordable and diverse housing options in our state.

Transportation

Transportation remains an enduring area of interest for Alaska Common Ground. In 2017, ACG organized a series of discussions aimed at addressing some of the transportation…

Justice System

Alaska Common Ground has worked with partners to host events and create materials focused on a sound, fair, and a cost-effective justice system.

Education

Alaska Common Ground’s focus on education has primarily been around funding at the state level, especially in recent years as the issue has become a more pressing topic during legislative sessions.

Democracy

Alaska Common Ground’s vision is an engaged Alaskan Democracy, and to that end we are committed to hosting events connecting Alaskans to our democratic processes.

Articles

From educational material, to action tips, to other organizations doing good work in their field, and reflections from our board, we invite you to explore more resources and content about our issue areas and Alaska’s democracy.

By ACG Board Member Stephanie Nichols I began these reflections in mid-December 2022, about a month after I returned to the United States from my Marshall Memorial Fellowship in Europe.

Peg Tileston – Founding Board MemberComments at ACG’s 30th Anniversary Celebration – June 1, 2022 In the beginning… Like many things, Alaska Common Ground was conceived from a combination of

By Peg Tileston, Current and Founding ACG Board Member Alaska Common Ground (ACG) launched into its second decade with enthusiasm and energy. Relying on our knowledgeable, hard-working board of directors

By Peg Tileston, Current and Founding ACG Board Member Alaska Common Ground was founded in the fall of 1991. Alaska was just coming out of a severe financial depression caused

Everything that passes through our possession has the potential to make an impact, for better or for worse. Consider using the following resources to examine where your belongings go when

Resources for understanding food systems Food fuels the body, but fuel is what gets that food to us. How and what we eat accounts for a huge amount of our