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Berkowitz wants a social justice warrior to enforce ‘equity agenda’ on Anchorage

CultureJuly 14, 2020

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz wants the Anchorage Assembly to approve a $180,000-a-year Chief Equity Officer to monitor, track and enforce his so-called “equity agenda” on the citizens of Anchorage. Berkowitz submitted an ordinance to this effect, which was

Resolution asks Anchorage mayor to engage public on fate of Capt. Cook monument

CultureJuly 13, 2020

The fate of the historic Captain James Cook monument in downtown Anchorage will be debated at Tuesday night’s Anchorage Assembly meeting. Assemblyman John Weddleton wants Mayor Ethan Berkowitz to start a public review process to decide whether to relocate,

Will tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?

CultureJuly 13, 2020

Most every year July 9th is a cause for celebration in Anchorage. Large crowds gather at Alaska Family & Child, the oldest non-profit in the state, which started as the Jesse Lee Home for Children. The governor usually speaks about a 13-year-old boy named

Mob rule in America – 1838 and 2020

CultureJuly 10, 2020

“Their’s [our ancestors’] was the task … to uprear … a political edifice of liberty and equal rights; ‘tis ours … to transmit these … to the latest generation…” “At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? … If it

History in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark

CultureJuly 8, 2020

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

Social justice activists come after Alaska high school’s ‘Warrior’ mascot

CultureJuly 7, 2020

The growing controversy of renaming sports teams around the nation and eliminating what some view as culturally insensitive mascots has reached Wasilla High School – home of the Warriors. An online petition to remove the long-standing Warrior mascot was

Study: America’s youth lose patriotism in college

CultureJuly 6, 2020

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

Alaskans exhibit independent grit in citizen led July 4th celebrations

CultureJuly 6, 2020

Private citizens in communities across Alaska came together to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. From water parades on Nancy Lake and Big Lake to a rolling automobile caravan in Anchorage and a beach party in Seldovia, Alaskans took up the patriotic

Governor to join Alaska pastors prayer rally for racial reconciliation

CultureJuly 5, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has agreed to join Alaskans in prayer to seek healing and racial reconciliation. The online prayer gathering will occur on July 16 and will be hosted by Alaska churches and ministries. “Let us mobilize all pastors, prayer warriors, and

Private citizens organize July 4th celebrations across Alaska

CultureJuly 2, 2020

While towns across Alaska have cancelled government-sponsored 4th of July celebrations, several communities are holding citizen-organized celebrations of Independence Day. Below is a rundown of what’s happening. If you know of others, send us the

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