How isolated minorities preserve religious identity amid dominant secular societies
Ethnic minorities, religious refugees and other groups segregated by a dominant society have developed and implemented strategies and tactics intended to protect their national identity, religious practices, ancient traditions and community cohesiveness. In
Mat-Su residents remain far less inclined to get the COVID shot
While vaccination rates are slowly creeping up across Alaska, certain populations remain far more resistant about getting a COVID shot. According to a new report from the Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services, 49.2% of Alaskans over age 16 have
How Russian Old Believers keep the faith in modern Alaska
Profoundly religious, the Russian people were shaken to their core by the Russian Orthodox Church liturgical reforms introduced by Patriarch Nikon (1666–1667) who, under the reign of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich Romanov (1645–1676), had dared to correct the
Alaska shows meager gain of 23,160 residents over past decade
Alaska’s population showed minimal growth over the past decade, increasing by a mere 23,160 in-state residents since 2010. On April 26, the U.S. Census released its population count for all 50 states. The data represents tallies as of April 2020. Alaska now
Guns & ganja: Young introduces act to protect 2nd Amendment and legal weed
Rep. Don Young, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, has introduced the Gun Rights And Marijuana (GRAM) Act, with the aim of securing the Second Amendment rights of Americans living in states where weed is legal. Under current law, using
Alaska inmates must be COVID vaxed in order to see family and friends
Starting on Wednesday, April 21, some Alaska inmates will be permitted to see friends, relatives and others for the first time in more than a year, but only if they acquiesce to getting experimental COVID shots. According to an April 19 public notice from the
Socialize Deliberately
Alaskans are known for sucking the marrow out of summer. Camping, fishing, hiking, bonfires, cookouts all kick into high gear from May to mid-September. This year, however, we ought to be a bit more deliberate. After enduring a year of endless calls to
Corinthians Wiley takes a bold stand for black Alaskans
Corinthians Wiley is not for sale. The towering 37-year-old Anchorage local dismisses with casual ease the trendy narratives of victimization among his fellow black Americans, as he unpacks the trajectory of his life cast across generations of strife and
Alaskans in some parts are far less inclined to get the COVID jab
According to the latest figures from the Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services, 39.1% of Alaskans (age 16 years and older) are deemed “fully vaccinated.” A total of 47.1% have had at least one COVID injection. Alaskans living in some regions of the
After year of controversy, Wasilla High approves new logo of Athabascan ‘Warrior’
After a year of controversy over its school logo, Wasilla High School has officially adopted a new Warrior mascot which depicts Chief Wasilla in traditional Athabascan headdress. On April 13, the student body voted on the new image with 83% approving the
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