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Christians post 1,200 Israeli flags in Anchorage on anniversary of deadly Hamas terrorist attack

CultureOctober 8, 2024

In an effort to show support for Israel one year after the tragic Hamas terrorist attack that shocked the world, a group of Anchorage residents posted 1,200 Israeli flags on Delaney Park Strip in the heart of the

OPINION: Leftist ideology enables woke, Western animosity toward Israeli Jews

CultureOctober 7, 2024

Progressive and far-left activists have created an ignorant, self-important generation of youth with a corrupt moral compass.

LGBTQ activists plan ‘Rainbow Harvest’ to push year-round ‘Pride’ in heart of conservative Mat-Su

CultureOctober 5, 2024

In an effort to promote LGBTQ sexuality in the overwhelmingly conservative Mat-Su Valley, a group of radical activists is planning a “Rainbow Harvest Festival” in the historic agricultural community of

Mat-Su Assembly unanimously approves display of 10 Commandments other foundational docs

CultureOctober 3, 2024

Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously approves public display of 10 Commandments other foundational

OPINION: Through acculturation & assimilation, ‘vetted’ newcomers succeed in America

CultureOctober 2, 2024

True, for a newcomer’s adaptation, these socio-economic and cultural categories are essential for survival in a foreign environment. Nevertheless, changing/adapting people’s behavior (manners, demeanor, gestures, preferences, motivation, ambition) is the

Raising the Lamp #7 – Art Mathias on repealing Ranked-Choice Voting

CultureSeptember 27, 2024

In this episode, we have a conversation with Art Mathias, one of the principal organizers of the effort to repeal ranked choice voting. Mathias joins Watchman Editor in Chief Joel Davidson to discuss the lawfare coordinated against him and Philip Izon for

Mat-Su to weigh displaying 10 Commandments, and key documents impacting U.S. founding

CultureSeptember 26, 2024

Mat-Su to weigh displaying 10 Commandments, other key documents impacting U.S.

OPINION: Peace and healing in a ‘Pinch of Snuff’

CultureSeptember 10, 2024

In connection with the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, it is imperative to remind the world about a prominent Jewish artist Marc Chagall, representing a symbol of peace and mutual healing - the one element Jews most long

Raising the Lamp #6 – Patti Farren

CultureSeptember 6, 2024

In this episode, we have a conversation with Patti Farren, Principal of American Charter Academy to discuss the history of ACM, and the military bearing and principles they instill in students. We also discuss charter schools in MatSu and Alaska, the best in

Oliver Anthony rallies Alaskans with Scripture, grit and downhome country-folk

CultureSeptember 2, 2024

There’s no telling the last time 5,000-plus Alaskans stood outside to hear the words of Jesus Christ read from The Good Book, but it happened on Sept. 1 when folk-country sensation Oliver Anthony packed the Alaska State Fair for a concert that was part

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