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Culture Politics Religion UncategorizedAnchorage mayor wants to reward Catholic shelter for gender identity policy

4 days ago7747 min

The Brother Francis Shelter (BFS), which is run by Catholic Social Services (CSS) in Anchorage, could receive a $200,000 bump from the municipality because of its permissive gender identity policy and the fact that it provides services for the medically fragile, while not requiring any of its clients to attend religious services. A memo from Mayor Ethan Berkowitz looks to increase the shelter’s grant from $400,000 to $600,000. He is a staunch advocate of LGBTQ political...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsWant to change Juneau? Assembly and School Board seats are open

4 days ago3543 min

Juneau residents with a hankering to make a foray into local politics have a golden opportunity next week. Three Juneau Assembly seats and two school board seats are on the ballot for the vote-by-mail election on Oct. 6. The window to file as a candidate is July 17-27. To file, candidates must submit a declaration of candidacy form with their nomination petition signed by at least 25 registered voters in Juneau. Those forms are here....

by Joel Davidson

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Culture PoliticsHistory in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark

4 days ago105011 min

The home of the Alaska flag and one of the most historically significant structures in the state may soon be reduced to rubble if the Seward City Council approves plans to demolish the Jesse Lee Home. Council members will consider the idea during a public hearing at their July 13 meeting. Long-time resident and former council member Iris Darling is hoping to raise awareness and stop the city from doing away with the national landmark....

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsKenai Borough pledges to defend 2nd Amendment gun rights

5 days ago4077 min

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on July 7 declaring the borough a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Originally introduced by Mayor Charlie Pierce, the ordinance was amended by Assembly President Kelly Cooper to clarify that the borough has no authority to regulate firearms and has no criminal law enforcement powers. In a note on her amendment, Cooper said the borough “would not be in a position to prevent law enforcement officials from enacting criminal...

by Joel Davidson

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Freedom PoliticsWill Kenai Peninsula become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary? Debate starts tonight

6 days ago4885 min

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on July 7 to consider an ordinance that would establish the area as a Second Amendment sanctuary. Written by Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, he says the measure adds an additional layer of protection should the state ever adopt a law that violates the Second Amendment. “Nationally we see everyday attempts to infringe on this constitutional right,” Pierce told the Watchman last month. “Through these infringements,...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsRecall Dunleavy effort languishes: Still 30,000 signatures short

6 days ago3334 min

The attempt to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fizzled in the wake of COVID-19. Since its last report in May, the governor’s opponents have added just 7,200 signatures, and still need 30,000 more to reach the 71,252 needed in order to take the issue to voters. When COVID-19 restrictions began closing stores and retail outlets across Alaska, the recall effort took a hit as signature gatherers were no longer able to stand outside of heavily...

by Joel Davidson

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Culture PoliticsStudy: America’s youth lose patriotism in college

7 days ago2683 min

A newly released survey of young Americans shows that patriotism and a favorable view of American history plummets once high schoolers head to college. The 2020 Youth Patriotism Index takes a look at the rising generation’s opinions of America, its institutions, and its values. A dramatic change occurs after high school. Here are some of the findings. 66% of high school students believe America is exceptional, compared to 47% of college students 55% of high school...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsSullivan kicks off Senate campaign with stops across Alaska this week

7 days ago4003 min

Senator Dan Sullivan plans to hold campaign rallies in five Alaska communities over the next week. He will make stops in Fairbanks, the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, Soldotna and Juneau in an effort to kick off his reelection campaign. Sullivan’s main challenger for the U.S. Senate is Al Gross who is running in the Democratic primary. He is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, the company that performs the majority of abortion in Alaska each year. They hail...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsAlaska still needs more poll workers to ensure in-person voting

1 week ago11883 min

In order to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming primary and general elections, the State of Alaska requires more poll workers to assist on election days. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer has rejected calls for widespread mail-in voting, which is open to voter fraud. But to ensure that Alaskans can access in-person precincts, more volunteers must step up. Calls on July 6 to Division of Election offices in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Fairbanks and Nome all confirmed that...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsDeadline nears to request absentee ballot for Alaska primary election

1 week ago3292 min

Alaskans who wish to cast an absentee ballot in the Aug. 18 primary election have until Aug. 8 to make the request. Any registered voter may ask for an absentee ballot for any reason. When making the request, it is important to select “All in Calendar Year” to ensure that you request a ballot for both the Aug. 18 primary as well as the Nov. 3 general election. Those who wish to vote on the...

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