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PoliticsYour chance to shape the direction of Alaska’s Republican Party

3 days ago2034 min

In just two weeks Alaskans can begin weighing in on the mission, core values and platform priorities of Alaska’s Republican Party. In gearing up for the 2020 campaign season, local legislative districts will start conducting district conventions next month. These gatherings are a key first step in determining the direction of the party. District conventions also elect statewide delegates to attend the state convention, April 2-4, in Juneau. There statewide delegates chosen from each district...

by Lance Roberts

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Culture Education Homeschool Opinion Politics Private School Public SchoolLetter to school board: Keep pornographic LGBT material away from our kids

4 days ago6207 min

The big issue in Fairbanks this week was the pornographic LGBT curriculum the Fairbanks North Star School District’s curriculum committee is trying to add to literature classes. A lot of concerned citizens showed up for the Jan. 21 School Board meeting to testify. The room was standing room only with people out the door. They then found out that the school board only allows one hour of testimony, so most didn’t get to speak, and...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsHouse marginalizes Alaska’s social conservatives, empowers liberals

4 days ago2526 min

Despite a majority of Republicans in both houses of the Alaska Legislature, bills intended to promote pro-life laws, parental rights, religious liberty and restrictions on pornography and sex-education in schools are not likely to land on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s desk for his signature. With leadership of the House once again organized into a multi-party majority, socially conservative legislators have far less influence than they would if House leadership was traditionally structured according to party affiliation....

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy ‘committed’ to defend unborn Alaskans from abortion

5 days ago2183 min

Gov. Mike Dunleavy lent his voice to the growing chorus of those fighting to protect unborn Alaskans from abortion. With various pro-life rallies scheduled across Alaska this week, the governor issued a statement on Jan. 22, the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion across the nation. He noted that President Trump also proclaimed Jan. 22 as “National Sanctity of Human Life Day.” Later this week Trump will become the first sitting...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Culture Life PoliticsPro-life rally at noon today on steps of Alaska State Capitol

6 days ago1522 min

A pro-life prayer rally is set for noon today, Jan. 22, on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau. The annual event, which has been held for more than 40 years, includes prayers and speeches aimed at bringing an end to abortion in Alaska. Pro-life legislators typically attend the gathering. Last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy participated by standing alongside the crowd of pro-life supporters. Jan. 22 marks the 47th anniversary of the...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsProposed constitutional amendment clarifies there is no right to abortion in Alaska

6 days ago1877 min

Sen. Shelley Hughes kicked off the legislative session on Jan. 21 with a pro-life resolution to amend Alaska’s Constitution by clarifying that “nothing in this constitution may be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require the State to fund an abortion.” If approved by two-thirds vote of the House and the Senate, it would then be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. If a simple majority of...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy recall on hold until Supreme Court weighs in

6 days ago1135 min

Planned Parenthood and other left leaning groups must pause their campaign to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from his elected office. On Jan. 21, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth put a halt to the effort until the Alaska Supreme Court has a chance to hear an appeal from the Stand Tall With Mike groups which is defending the governor and challenging the recall push for lacking legal grounds. The Anchorage Daily News published Judge Aarseth’s...

by Joel Davidson

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Education Politics Public SchoolFairbanks mobilizing against school district’s push for LGBT classes

1 week ago3307 min

A storm is brewing in Fairbanks as residents mobilize to oppose the Fairbanks North Star School District’s plan to introduce radical LGBTQ sexual themes into classroom courses. On Jan. 21 a group of concerned parents and community members plan to attend the school board meeting to express their concerns. They hope to encourage others to join. In the process of updating its literature and social studies classes, the district is attempting to add classes that...

by Alaska Watchman

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Culture PoliticsProposed bill would foist ‘LGBTQ Pride Month’ on all Alaskans

2 weeks ago3255 min

While many elected officials are preparing for the pivotal challenge of Alaska Legislature to address the state’s mounting fiscal crisis, Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, an Anchorage Democrat, wants to set aside time to convince colleagues that celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month is an integral part of being an Alaskan. Her Senate Bill 147 would permanently establish June as LGBTQ Pride Month. Prefiled on Jan. 17, the legislation looks to celebrate Alaska’s “vibrant cultural diversity” and to “dismiss...

by Joel Davidson

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Education Family Parental Rights Politics Public SchoolDespite opposition, radical LGBT classes still planned for Fairbanks schools

2 weeks ago106710 min

In the face of community resistance, the Fairbanks North Star School district remains undeterred in its push to introduce controversial LGBTQ curriculum into classrooms. A group working on the plan met Jan. 9 in Fairbanks to discuss a second draft of proposed curriculum that would expose youth to sexual themes in English and social studies classes. The school district’s executive director of teaching and learning, began the Jan. 9 meeting with a warning that it...

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PoliticsYour chance to shape the direction of Alaska’s Republican Party

Culture Education Homeschool Opinion Politics Private School Public SchoolLetter to school board: Keep pornographic LGBT material away from our kids

PoliticsHouse marginalizes Alaska’s social conservatives, empowers liberals

Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy ‘committed’ to defend unborn Alaskans from abortion

Abortion Culture Life PoliticsPro-life rally at noon today on steps of Alaska State Capitol

Abortion Life PoliticsProposed constitutional amendment clarifies there is no right to abortion in Alaska

Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy recall on hold until Supreme Court weighs in

Education Politics Public SchoolFairbanks mobilizing against school district’s push for LGBT classes

Culture PoliticsProposed bill would foist ‘LGBTQ Pride Month’ on all Alaskans

Education Family Parental Rights Politics Public SchoolDespite opposition, radical LGBT classes still planned for Fairbanks schools

Education Homeschool Private School Public SchoolGovernor: Alaska parents have choices when educating kids

PoliticsYour chance to shape the direction of Alaska’s Republican Party

Culture Education Homeschool Opinion Politics Private School Public SchoolLetter to school board: Keep pornographic LGBT material away from our kids

PoliticsHouse marginalizes Alaska’s social conservatives, empowers liberals

Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy 'committed' to defend unborn Alaskans from abortion