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Court ruling may doom Anchorage’s ban on LGBTQ counseling

AbortionNovember 24, 2020

Last week, the 11th Circuit struck down a South Florida ban against counseling that help youth overcome unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion. The court ruled that the constitutionally guaranteed free speech rights of counselors were violated. The

Mat-Su conservatives to hold rally during feminist march on Saturday

AbortionOctober 15, 2020

A group of Mat-Su feminists who are set to march through Palmer on Oct. 17 will likely meet a group of MAGA-hat-wearing conservative patriots who support Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee. Organizers of the Palmer March for Justice state that the

Watchman endorses conservatives for Fairbanks School Board elections

EducationSeptember 28, 2020

This is it Fairbanks! You already pleaded with your school board members to reject the introduction of highly controversial sexual ideology in your schools. You came out in force to meetings this year, wrote hundreds of letters and emails and gave passionate

Still unable to see ailing daughter, father urges Anchorage to protest outside hospital

CultureSeptember 23, 2020

For nearly two weeks Marvin Abbott has sat, prayed, slept and peacefully protested outside the main entrance to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. His daughter Rachelle was medivacked from Kodiak on Sept. 6 after suffering a major asthma attack.

Fairbanks School Board candidates divided on abortion, LGBT policies

AbortionSeptember 22, 2020

Fairbanks School Board candidates hold widely differing views when it comes to abortion, LGBT issues and parental rights. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate. Their responses to some of the most hot-button social issues are published below.

Fairbanks schools set aside entire month to highlight LGBTQ status of historic figures

EducationSeptember 14, 2020

In an effort to further normalize and promote the LGBTQ lifestyle and social agenda to impressionable Fairbanks area children, the Fairbanks School Board voted 8-1 to establish October as “LGBTQ History Month.” The aim is to highlight and celebrate the

Conservative Fairbanks School Board candidates to share vision with voters on Sept. 16

EducationSeptember 14, 2020

Many parents and community members have been deeply upset by recent moves from the Fairbanks School Board to push radical LGBTQ books and curriculum on area children over the past year (click here for details). The upcoming Oct. 6 election is an opportunity

ALERT: Here are Juneau’s most pro-abortion candidates for local office

AbortionSeptember 11, 2020

The Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition has issued its list of the most pro-abortion candidates running for local office. In an effort to strengthen pro-abortion laws and policies, the abortion advocacy group publishes a voter guide prior to municipal and state

Anchorage bans counseling that does not support LGBTQ agenda

CultureAugust 28, 2020

It is now illegal for counselors in Anchorage to provide any service for minors that helps them deal with unwanted same-sex attraction or overcome gender identity disorders. In a 9-2 vote the Anchorage Assembly effectively banned counseling that encourages

Juneau libraries reach children with online drag shows

CultureAugust 24, 2020

The Juneau Public Libraries has moved its Drag Storytime events online out of COVID-19 concerns. The publicly funded institution held an Aug. 24 Drag Storytime event on Zoom, which was open to everyone including children “of all ages.” The event featured

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