A historic look at the benefits and dangers of nationalism in Alaska, the U.S. and the world
History teaches that nations cane be like people. While having many things in common, each is unique. As with people, a nation’s behavior is often understood in terms of the psychological attitudes and style that characterize its personality. Failure to
SCOTUS ruling is a victory for the right to freely associate without intimidation
At Alaska Family Council, we know firsthand what it’s like to have supporters harassed for simply associating themselves with our ministry. On numerous occasions, individuals have made it very clear that if their donations were to become public, there
7.1 > Tending to Family and Church
About 15 years ago, I had one of those life-altering conversations with my wife one evening after dinner. The kids were young, and few in number and I was worried about what I saw happening in the culture. Even here in Alaska unborn babies were under attack,
Grassroots effort: Fairbanks to hold first Independence Day parade in more than 50 years
For the first time in more than half a century, Fairbanks will have a bonified Independence Day parade. According to organizer and political activist Christine Robbins, her research shows that Independence Day parades in the Golden Heart City ended in the
Wasilla to celebrate popular 4th of July parade, after cancelling 2020 event
The immensely popular and well attended Fourth of July parade will be back in Wasilla. Last year, local Mat-Su residents organized their own Independence Day parade in downtown Palmer after Wasilla cancelled its parade due to COVID concerns. The Palmer event
Alaska Native Heritage Center receives lavish donation from liberal billionaire activist
A month before hosting a highly controversial drag queen show for children, the Alaska Native Heritage Center discovered they were the recipients of a multi-million-dollar grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The
Juneau pro-police group struggling to put together float for July 4th parade
A group of Juneau residents who support law enforcement are having a difficult time organizing area residents to participate in the city’s July 4th Independence Day parade. In the wake of anti-police demonstration around the nation last year, Juneau Backs
Despite protest, sexualized drag queens dance for kids at Alaska Native Heritage Center
A bearded drag queen, with fake breasts, red wig, heavy dark eyeliner and a tight-fitting dress pranced on the stage as toddlers and youth watched on. It was part of a two-hour June 26 event hosted by the Alaska Native Heritage Center – its first foray into
Study ranks Alaska as 2nd most patriotic state in America
A newly released study found Alaska to be the second most patriotic state in the union. Conducted by WalletHub.com, the study looks at how patriotism has held up amid a year filled with riots, protests, COVID lockdowns and more. It compared states across 13
Alaska Natives to protest Drag Queen story hour at AK Native Heritage Center
A protest is planned for Saturday, June 26, outside the Alaska Native Heritage Center near Anchorage, which is hosting a drag queen event for young children. The protest, which runs 5:30-7 p.m., is being organized by local Alaska Natives who disagree with the
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