‘Bidenflation’ is costing Alaskan families $811 a month, $9,729 annually
The Foundation for Government Accountability released a new report showing that Alaska’s inflation is now at 12.8%. In the real world, that translates to an additional cost of $811 per month for Alaska families, or $9,729 annually. Areas in Alaska most
What the Alaska Watchman is and is not
We started the Alaska Watchman a little over three years ago with a clear goal. It was not to entertain, provide idle gossip or offer a platform for angry armchair quarterbacks to pontificate while refusing to enter the public arena and contend for the good,
‘We get sh*t done’ – Abortion activists to lobby AK lawmakers on LGBT agenda, explicit sex-ed
With Alaska lawmakers now back in Juneau for the start of the 2023 legislative session, pro-abortion activists are planning to aggressively inundate legislators with phone calls, visits and even personalized Valentines Day cards advocating for the LGBTQ
Juneau wants Alaska churches to help with disaster response prep
Churches have long played a vital role in assisting communities during unexpected disasters. By providing shelter, food, medical aid and a host of other material and spiritual services, faith-based communities are often seen as critical to effective
U.S. election watchdog group urges Alaskans to send a message by scrapping ranked voting
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), which advocates for conservative policy reforms across the nation, says Alaska’s New Year’s resolution should be to scrap its “ill-advised” ranked-choice voting system. Since 2015, FGA has achieved
OPINION: Why Alaska should never pass a budget exceeding $7.7 billion in state funds
By Vance Ginn and Quinn Townsend – Alaska Policy Forum Introduction While revenue estimates for the state of Alaska hit a record high last fiscal year, this upcoming fiscal year 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024) is another story. The Fall 2022 revenue
LGBTQ activists want 13-year-old Alaskans to attend drag queen performance/fundraiser
Identity Inc, which promotes cross sex surgeries and puberty blockers for gender confused youth, is offering scholarships to get young teens – 13 years and up – to attend its upcoming fundraiser in Anchorage. One of the most controversial and well-funded
Alaskans urged to protest against Supreme Court’s violation of citizen grand jury rights
Nearly 100 Mat-Su residents turned out for an explosive presentation accusing the Alaska Supreme Court of violating the constitutional rights of citizen grand juries. The Jan. 9 talk by longtime judicial watchdog David Haeg included a call for attendees to
Rep. Peltola demonstrates undying fealty to anti-life Democratic overlords
Despite her charming smile and disarming demeanor, U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola is a radicalized pro-abortion zealot who doesn’t even support caring for babies born alive during failed abortion attempts. This week, Peltola joined nearly all her
Jan. 14-15 Wasilla High gun show continues an American firearm tradition
Alaskan gun enthusiasts are gearing up for this weekend’s 38th annual Gun and Outdoor show at Wasilla High School. Hosted by the Wasilla Warriors Hockey Booster Club, the show will run Jan. 14-15 in the high school gymnasium. The longstanding event is part
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