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Assembly looks to enshrine mandatory masks in Anchorage code

FeaturedJanuary 22, 2021

Several Anchorage Assembly members want to permanently enshrine the mandatory wearing of facemasks in city code. Assembly members Meg Zaletel, Suzanne LaFrance and John Weddleton plan to bring forward the proposal at the Jan. 26 Assembly meeting. The

Governor’s annual proclamation claims he’s ‘committed’ to defending unborn Alaskans

AbortionJanuary 22, 2021

Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued his annual statement proclaiming Jan. 22 as “Right to Life” day in Alaska. It comes on the 48th anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion across the nation. While Dunleavy

Radical animal rights group takes credit for ExxonMobile pulling Iditarod sponsorship

CultureJanuary 22, 2021

One of the most radical animal rights groups in the world is claiming victory after ExxonMobile announced that it will drop its sponsorship of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race after the 2021 contest. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claims that

Judge to rule by Jan. 25 on merits of effort to recall Anchorage Assemblyman Rivera

FeaturedJanuary 21, 2021

Oral arguments were heard Jan. 21 in Anchorage Superior Court over whether an effort to recall Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera is valid and should proceed to a vote of the people. He is set for a recall vote at the April 6 election for failure to carry

Pro-life rallies across Alaska to mark the holocaust of 48 years under Roe

AbortionJanuary 21, 2021

Alaskans in communities around the state will peacefully gather to hold signs and pray for an end to abortion on Jan. 22. That day marks the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized the killing of unborn babies across

Mat-Su School Board set to vote on policy clarifying parental rights in education

EducationJanuary 19, 2021

A proposed policy update by the Mat-Su School Board would make it abundantly clear that parents have ultimate authority over the education of their children in public schools. On Jan. 20, the board is scheduled to vote on a proposed update clarifying parental

Will the muni tank its defense of Anchorage’s right to recall Assemblyman Rivera?

FeaturedJanuary 18, 2021

It wasn’t easy, but after braving bitter cold temperatures, and driving wind, rain and snow an army of 300 signature gatherers succeeded in compiling 5,000 plus names of Anchorage residents who want to recall Assembly Chair Felix Rivera. All this was

As censorship police close in, we must redouble the defense of freedom

CultureJanuary 18, 2021

A liberal-minded person was once understood to be someone who invited vigorous debate over controversial ideas, someone who listened to opposing arguments and calmly followed the logic wherever it led – even if that meant rethinking one’s core

COVID restrictions aren’t ending anytime soon for Anchorage

FeaturedJanuary 16, 2021

The extraordinary powers that Anchorage’s unelected Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson enjoys to impose emergency restrictions and mandates on businesses, churches, schools, individuals and other entities will likely continue unabated until at least April,

Petition to recall Anchorage Assemblyman Rivera is certified, now court battle looms

FeaturedJanuary 15, 2021

The effort to remove Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera cleared a key hurdle on Jan. 15 when Anchorage Clerk Barbara Jones certified that the petition had at least 2,735 qualified signatures from Assembly District 4. That’s 25% of all voters in the area.

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