Alaska’s private, religious schools grow despite Covid, inflation, high gas prices
Many parents have removed their children from public schools in favor of private education, both in Alaska and around the nation. This is occurring despite financial hardships due to Covid-related unemployment, high gas prices and growing inflation. The
Kelly Tshibaka makes pro-life & pro-family pledge to Alaskans
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka, who is running to unseat pro-abortion incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski, released a series of pro-life and pro-family promises to Alaskans on June 20. The seven-part pledge addresses abortion, marriage, adoption,
Alaska’s Young Women’s Christian Assoc. pushes heightened sensitivity to ‘microinsults’
The Alaska branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is now in the business of instructing young Alaskans how to identify and confront perceived “microinsults.” The organization has long since left its historic Christian roots to push
Stephanie Taylor shines during AK Black Caucus candidate forum
The Alaska Black Caucus is one of the most hard-left political activist organizations in Anchorage. On Sunday, they held a debate with four candidates vying for the newly created Anchorage Assembly for the downtown area in District 1. Participants included
Mayor Bronson: So many are joining forces to address Anchorage’s homelessness crisis
The impending termination of the state public health emergency order and expected July 1 changes to FEMA reimbursement guidelines will terminate eligibility for “congregate sheltering.” There is no grey area. The Sullivan shelter, as a component of the
Gallup Poll: Less Americans say they believe in God
While the vast majority of American adults still profess a belief in God, their ranks are shrinking, according to a new study published by Gallup. According to a May survey, 81% of U.S. adults now believe in God, which is six percentage points lower than 2017
Applicants needed to fill vacancy on Alaska Supreme Court
The Alaska Judicial Council is now accepting applications for a position on the Alaska Supreme Court. The impending vacancy on the Alaska Supreme Court is due to the forthcoming retirement of Chief Justice Daniel E. Winfree. Those interested in applying may
Alaska companies, governments & non-profits join push to mainstream LGBTQ ‘Pride’
The annual corporate, governmental and media blitz to blanket the nation in myriad LGBTQ rainbows has reached new heights this year, both in Alaska and around the world. Pride Month, which is observed by many left-leaning institutions across the entire month
June 21 is last day to vote for new Anchorage Assembly member
Anchorage residents have until June 21 to cast their ballots in the special election to add a 12th member to the Anchorage Assembly. The new seat, known as Seat L, will be decided in a mail-in election for residents who live in Anchorage District 1, which
The fake ‘common sense’ of federal gun control laws
“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Having organized large gun-rights rallies in the past, completely unaffiliated with the NRA, I have sometimes
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