Radical animal rights group takes credit for ExxonMobile pulling Iditarod sponsorship
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
1.21 > Murkowski and the E.R.A.
Introduced in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment (or ERA) required 38 states to ratify it before 1979. Only 35 states agreed before the deadline had passed. But that hasn’t stopped liberal activists from pushing the agenda. Last year Virginia became the 38th
Anchorage libraries get pushback on program aimed at framing America as racist
A controversial plan by the Anchorage Public Library system to push the idea that America is a racist nation from the ground up is receiving community pushback. Library Director Mary Jo Torgeson noted as much during her monthly report which will be discussed
Gov. Dunleavy recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation on Jan. 18 in hornor of the national holiday commemorating the legacy of Rev. Martin Luthar King, Jr. and his prominent role as a civil rights leader. In addition to his powerful work as a tireless and nonviolent
As censorship police close in, we must redouble the defense of freedom
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
1.15 > A Struggle for Liberty
The sum total of current events leads to the inevitable conclusion that newly empowered liberal elites are prepared to dramatically tighten the noose on citizens, businesses, churches, media outlets and other organizations. As this great struggle for liberty
Open letter challenges statement by 12 Anchorage pastors regarding D.C. violence and Trump’s role
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Watchman in response to a Jan. 12 statement by 12 Anchorage pastors which condemned the Jan. 6 violence in at the U.S. Capitol building and also blamed President Trump for inciting the crimes. The
Juneau unveils LGBTQ Native art funded by federal CARES Act
Thanks to the Juneau Borough Assembly’s actions, the City Museum in Juneau has acquired new “artwork” by local artists who received federal funds through Juneau’s $330,000 CARES ArtWorks grant. Thirty-five projects were funded by the grant and the
ANALYSIS: Is the Pfizer COVID vaccine morally licit?
Is it ever morally permissible to use a vaccine tested or originated with fetal cells obtained from an abortion? The Pfizer vaccine, now available in Alaska, used such cells for testing. Natural Law recognizes three components of any moral action: The
‘Yes! We’re Back’ – Anchorage’s Peggy’s Restaurant reopens Jan. 4
One of Anchorage’s oldest and most beloved eateries is down but not out. “We will not let this pandemic beats us!” Peggy’s Restaurant announced on its Facebook page on Sunday. The 66-year old diner will be “ready to welcome the New Year with renewed
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