Dunleavy renews call for constitutional amendment as Permanent Fund hits record $80.1 billion
The total value of the Alaska Permanent Fund has reached an all-time high of $80.1 billion this week, prompting Gov. Mike Dunleavy to reiterate his plan to create a constitutional amendment to protect the fund and ensure that future generations of Alaskans
Third Alaska Native organization threatens to fire employees who decline COVID shots
One of the oldest and largest Native-run health organizations in the country has threatened to terminate employees if they decline to get the experimental COVID-19 shots. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) issued a warning to employees
Alaska Democrats partnering with Drag Queens to entertain children
The Alaska Democratic Party is now throwing its resources into promoting Drag Queen Storytime, an event that has been hosted multiple times for young children at the Loussac Library in Anchorage. This time, the official political apparatus of the Democratic
Senate rejects Sullivan’s attempt to protect academic freedom, religious liberty in universities
If the U.S. Senate is going to dump billions of taxpayer dollars into American universities, Sen. Dan Sullivan wanted some assurances that these schools will uphold the First Amendment. On May 26, Sullivan offered an amendment to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s
Alaska’s chief justice denies only rural applicant and person of color from spot on Supreme Court
Chief Justice Joel Bolger, like many lawyers, is good with words, but the words have no real meaning. This is the lesson I learned during my first official session on the Alaska Judicial Council. I read the Chief Justice’s June 8, 2020 letter. Justice
Upcoming: Alaskans to honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day ceremonies
On May 31, Alaskans across the state will honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Military. Numerous Memorial Day events will be marked with prayers, cemetery visits, speeches, feasting and community gatherings.
Governor must choose from list of three liberal attorneys to fill Alaska Supreme Court seat
Once again, thanks to the way Alaska seats judges, a conservative leaning Alaska governor will be forced to appoint a liberal justice to the Alaska Supreme Court. Following a well-established pattern, the small but powerful Alaska Judicial Council has yet
As a Russian immigrant, I learned a difficult but critical lesson about America’s flag
Down through history people have used rock drawings, language, a smile or handshake, music, songs, legends, national flags and national anthems to communicate ideas, cultural values, national ideals and norms of behavior. Culture is passed down by intentional
Victorious Bronson graciously thanks angered Dunbar for hard fought campaign for Anchorage mayor
In a stark contrast to his defeated opponent’s angry concession rant, Dave Bronson thanked Forrest Dunbar for a hard-fought campaign. “Tonight’s numbers solidify our lead in this race,” posted to Facebook following the latest vote count totals in
Embittered Dunbar concedes Anchorage mayoral race to Bronson with divisive, accusatory rant
In a sign of the battles that lie ahead, far-left Forrest Dunbar conceded a hard-fought race to conservative Dave Bronson, who will become the next mayor of Anchorage. Not once did Dunbar congratulate his opponent. According to the latest vote tally from May
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