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Culture Opinion PoliticsWill tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?

2 hours ago5916 min

Most every year July 9th is a cause for celebration in Anchorage. Large crowds gather at Alaska Family & Child, the oldest non-profit in the state, which started as the Jesse Lee Home for Children. The governor usually speaks about a 13-year-old boy named Benny Benson designing Alaska’s state flag. Families enjoy bar-be-que dinner, lawn games, live music, and celebrate the simple flag of the last frontier – the only state flag in America designed...

by Bob Flint

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Culture Freedom OpinionMob rule in America – 1838 and 2020

3 days ago3459 min

“Their’s [our ancestors’] was the task … to uprear … a political edifice of liberty and equal rights; ‘tis ours … to transmit these … to the latest generation…” “At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? … If it ever reaches us, it must spring up amongst us … If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of free men, we must...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture Politics Religion UncategorizedAnchorage mayor wants to reward Catholic shelter for gender identity policy

4 days ago7927 min

The Brother Francis Shelter (BFS), which is run by Catholic Social Services (CSS) in Anchorage, could receive a $200,000 bump from the municipality because of its permissive gender identity policy and the fact that it provides services for the medically fragile, while not requiring any of its clients to attend religious services. A memo from Mayor Ethan Berkowitz looks to increase the shelter’s grant from $400,000 to $600,000. He is a staunch advocate of LGBTQ political...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture PoliticsHistory in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark

4 days ago105211 min

The home of the Alaska flag and one of the most historically significant structures in the state may soon be reduced to rubble if the Seward City Council approves plans to demolish the Jesse Lee Home. Council members will consider the idea during a public hearing at their July 13 meeting. Long-time resident and former council member Iris Darling is hoping to raise awareness and stop the city from doing away with the national landmark....

by Joel Davidson

Culture Education Public SchoolSocial justice activists come after Alaska high school’s ‘Warrior’ mascot

6 days ago10938 min

The growing controversy of renaming sports teams around the nation and eliminating what some view as culturally insensitive mascots has reached Wasilla High School – home of the Warriors. An online petition to remove the long-standing Warrior mascot was posted July 3 on Change.org by Wasilla resident R.J. Fontaine and has garnered more than 780 supporters, although it is impossible to tell how many are actually from Alaska. Fontaine, who likes a number of LGBT...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture PoliticsStudy: America’s youth lose patriotism in college

7 days ago2683 min

A newly released survey of young Americans shows that patriotism and a favorable view of American history plummets once high schoolers head to college. The 2020 Youth Patriotism Index takes a look at the rising generation’s opinions of America, its institutions, and its values. A dramatic change occurs after high school. Here are some of the findings. 66% of high school students believe America is exceptional, compared to 47% of college students 55% of high school...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture FreedomAlaskans exhibit independent grit in citizen led July 4th celebrations

1 week ago7432 min

Private citizens in communities across Alaska came together to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. From water parades on Nancy Lake and Big Lake to a rolling automobile caravan in Anchorage and a beach party in Seldovia, Alaskans took up the patriotic mantle from local governments that cancelled events due to COVID-19. While cities declined to hold official events, Alaskans would not be denied a chance to wish America a happy 244th birthday. The Alaska Watchman...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture Faith ReligionGovernor to join Alaska pastors prayer rally for racial reconciliation

1 week ago5284 min

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has agreed to join Alaskans in prayer to seek healing and racial reconciliation. The online prayer gathering will occur on July 16 and will be hosted by Alaska churches and ministries. “Let us mobilize all pastors, prayer warriors, and Christians across Alaska to come together in one accord to pray for and bring racial reconciliation and healing to the state of Alaska,” Pastor Prince Nwankudu of Revive Alaska Community Services said in...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture FreedomPrivate citizens organize July 4th celebrations across Alaska

2 weeks ago8434 min

While towns across Alaska have cancelled government-sponsored 4th of July celebrations, several communities are holding citizen-organized celebrations of Independence Day. Below is a rundown of what’s happening. If you know of others, send us the information. ‘FREEDOM FESTIVAL’ IN PALMER July 3-4 (10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day) Location: MTA Events Center in Palmer Events include booths, food trucks, downtown parade and contests (July 4th at 11 a.m.) Learn more here. ‘CELEBRATE FREEDOM’ IN JUNEAU July...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture OpinionLet us celebrate and defend our heritage this July 4th

2 weeks ago3485 min

With statues and monuments to the Founding Fathers being toppled and desecrated by maddened mobs across the nation, it is important to recall the incredible talent and courage these men exhibited in issuing the Declaration of Independence 244 years ago this Saturday. They were not perfect men – none are – but they set forth a vision that would ultimately transform the world. Alaskans would do well to join Americans around the nation in specifically commemorating...

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Culture Opinion PoliticsWill tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?

Culture Freedom OpinionMob rule in America – 1838 and 2020

Culture PoliticsHistory in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark

Culture Education Public SchoolSocial justice activists come after Alaska high school’s ‘Warrior’ mascot

Culture PoliticsStudy: America’s youth lose patriotism in college

Culture FreedomAlaskans exhibit independent grit in citizen led July 4th celebrations

Culture Faith ReligionGovernor to join Alaska pastors prayer rally for racial reconciliation

Culture FreedomPrivate citizens organize July 4th celebrations across Alaska

Culture OpinionLet us celebrate and defend our heritage this July 4th

Culture Opinion PoliticsWill tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?

Culture Freedom OpinionMob rule in America – 1838 and 2020

Culture Politics Religion UncategorizedAnchorage mayor wants to reward Catholic shelter for gender identity policy

PoliticsWant to change Juneau? Assembly and School Board seats are open

Culture PoliticsHistory in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark