Tying universal pre-K to reading plan is a problem for Alaska conservatives
Alaska’s Senate Republicans understandably want to address the state’s embarrassing record of teaching public school students how to read. Basically, Alaska’s government run schools are abject failures at ensuring children have this most fundamental of
Vital, concrete steps Alaskans must take to restore the culture
On April 6 Alaska Watchman editor Joel Davidson asked as a title of his article “What are we to do with Anchorage as it is?” Well, I have an answer for Joel, Anchorage and frankly for all of Alaska. I am Ted Smith, Director of the Alaska Colson Fellows
Why I left the Republican Party
No political party is perfect. It is a matter of reading the platforms, understanding the issues, learning the ropes and then – literally – picking your poison. All parties have subtle differences within them, but they are also united by common core
Palmer recall vote set for April 19, and over 300 residents have already voted
The high stakes Palmer recall vote is officially set for Tuesday, but as of the April 16 tally, 318 residents had already swung by City Hall or mailed in their ballots early. That’s nearly half the turnout from the last regular election and the official
‘It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming!’
Today, Christians around the world observe “Good Friday,” the day Jesus died by crucifixion after being flogged, beaten, mocked and betrayed. One would be forgiven for wondering just what the faithful see as so “good” about this Friday before Easter.
AK Senate bill bans forced speech in schools, requires curriculum transparency
The Alaska State Senate is considering a bill that would require government-run schools to display on their websites all training material used for teachers, curriculum and school procedures, as well as the title and author of materials, and any organizations
State warning on Alaska’s STD crisis ignores abstinence & marriage
The Alaska Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS) issued an alert this week, warning residents that Alaska ranks third in the nation for sexually transmitted syphilis and chlamydia cases, and eighth in the nation for gonorrhea cases. In
Racists Alaska docs? UAA program claims healthcare is plagued by racism
The state-funded University of Alaska, Anchorage, is in the midst of a six-part series to explore “racism in medicine.” Partnering with the hard-left Alaska Black Caucus (which promotes critical race theory and the notion that America is infected by
Alaska Senate passes universal pre-K plan with reading intervention
The Alaska Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 111 on April 12, which would expand voluntary universal pre-kindergarten and establish a new statewide kindergarten-third grade reading intervention program to address Alaska’s failed record of teaching
Covid vax injury reporting system launches as alternative to CDC
In an effort to more accurately record the adverse events and deaths associated with Covid shots, Truth For Health Foundation has launched its global Citizens Vaccine Injury Reporting System (CVIRS) – in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The aim is to provide
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