Pro-lifers to pray near Anchorage abortion center and in Fairbanks on anniversary of Roe
While the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the killing of preborn babies in Alaska has remained unchanged due to the Alaska Supreme Court’s insistence that abortion is somehow protected by the State Constitution’s privacy clause. In
Dave Bronson rebuffs ‘false narrative’ about his stance on Alaska Grand Jury rights
Editor’s note: The following column by Alaska gubernatorial candidate Dave Bronson is in response to a Dec. 16 column by Greg Sarber. Alaskans deserve straight answers, especially on constitutional issues. Let me be absolutely clear about where I stand
TOP PRIORITY: Alaska Dems want lower threshold to override vetoes
On the first day of the upcoming state legislative session in Juneau, Democrat lawmakers are planning to take up a resolution to amend the Alaska Constitution in order to lower the number of votes they need to override a governor’s veto on appropriation
Begich exchanges endorsements with Sullivan who faces a familiar foe
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich share the same Republican party affiliation, work to advance a lot of the same legislation for Alaska, and now they share a familiar political
Alaska’s former Chief Medical Officer joins national group to undermine vax critics
Since stepping down as Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer in 2024, Dr. Anne Zink has been busy on the national stage working to undermine those who point out serious concerns about vaccine
Will Alaska’s $272M health award be a feeding frenzy for leftist nonprofits?
Since Alaska’s nonprofit landscape is inundated with hard-leftist entities that will undoubtedly apply for this money, it is critical that Alaska’s health commissioner and the advisory council carefully vet the incoming wave of applications to ensure this
OPINION: Anchorage’s move to build new school, while closing 5, is a waste of state funds
Amid declining enrollment and the closure of 5 schools in the past 15 years, Anchorage still decided to build a brand new school with state
BOB BIRD: We have entered World War III – or is it World War V?
There is blame enough to go around for everyone, and not just the politicians. Our collective opinions, indifference or misguided actions are all part of the equation. I only wish Donald Trump was not running against himself. His campaign promises to END
Democrat Mary Peltola announces run against U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan
To the delight of Alaska’s leftwing establishment and Democrats nationally, former U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced that she is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm
When youthful energy turns to arrogance: A caution for AK’s next political generation
What follows is not an indictment of young conservatives, but a set of observations, cautions and recommendations offered in good faith - because Alaska’s political future depends on getting this balance
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