Yes, Alaska’s churches can directly weigh in on politics – here’s how
What can Alaska’s pastors legally say from the pulpit regarding political candidates or the constitutional convention ballot question? How far can clergy go in educating their congregation on key political and social issues? When do religious leaders
CRAIG CAMPBELL: The top 2 reasons to vote ‘YES’ on 1
The State of Alaska Division of Elections sent to Alaskans, and posted on the state website, the Official Election Pamphlet for the Nov. 8th election to provide an impartial, objective presentation of candidates and initiatives. This year the pamphlet failed
Shelley Hughes Torpedoes the Narrative
Watch this video and you will learn the truth about the lies you are hearing on the mainstream news. Props to Red Handed Productions for excellent production on a tight
What if just a few more conservatives had voted?
This is a perennial question which plagues conservative candidates and ballot initiatives that lose by narrow margins. What if Alaskans had been able to inspire just a few more people to turn out on election day? There will likely be several very close
OPINION: A Christ-Centered Imperative
For several years now I have had a copy of Francis Schaeffer’s famous book from 1976 on my desk, more as a reminder to myself, than as an indicator of my faith to guests. His most famous work, ‘How should we then live?‘ is a treatise on
Siberian Yupik tale offers a timeless lesson to a world at war
The World’s political leaders, including main actors such as Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, European Union, United Kingdom, United States and Canada, failed a trust given to them by the World’s communities for allowing Russian/Ukrainian conflict to erupt
Anchorage School Board member raises concern over LGBTQ protocols & land acknowledgment
Discussions about current transgender bathroom protocols, along with a proposed indigenous land acknowledgement were part of a lively Oct. 18 Anchorage School Board meeting. The lone conservative on the board, Dave Donley, raised concern about a proposed
FORUM: Why Christians should vote for an Alaska constitutional convention
Alaska Family Council, one of the leading pro-life and pro-family organizations in Alaska, is holding a forum to unpack why Christians should vote “yes” to call a statewide constitutional convention. The event, which features Alaska Family Council
What is true freedom? Former Soviet turned Alaskan recalls poignant conversation
Recently, I had a conversation with an American in her late 20s about current events in our country. Let’s call her Rebecca in order to protect her anonymity. “What is freedom?” Rebecca asked. “What is it for you, Rebecca?” I responded to her
Amid rising vagrancy, Palmer to hold townhall meeting
The historic Mat-Su farm community in Palmer is experiencing some of the big-city vagrancy problems that have plagued larger urban populations for decades. With rising reports of public defecation, litter and even threats of violence, the city is set to hold
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