"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

—Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
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Regular Meetings

The Fairbanks Bill of Rights Defense Committee meets at 1:30pm on the first Sunday of every month at the University Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Road in Fairbanks. Click here for a map and driving directions.

Public Forum Series

The Fairbanks Bill of Rights Defense Committee presents the next in its continuing series of public forums:

"Responsibilities of Citizenship"
 
When: Sunday, March 13, 2005 ~ 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium
What: The responsibilities that come with our rights

Featured speaker:

Dr. Lajuana Williams

The audience will be invited to ask questions and to participate.

For more information, download the flyer here or call Mike Prax at 488-2400.

Alaska State Resolution

In addition to sending Mike Lawless to Juneau as the Committee's spokesman, the Committee worked with members of the Alaska Legislature to help bring about passage of House Joint Resolution 22, Alaska's resolution decrying the USA PATRIOT Act.

Fairbanks Resolution

Shortly before Christmas 2002, the Committee  began meeting to discuss strategy. Efforts were ultimately successful, when on January 6, 2003 the Fairbanks City Council passed Resolution No. 4036.