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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

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

Berkowitz warns Anchorage bars & restaurants that ignore his orders

FreedomJuly 1, 2020

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz issued a strong warning to restaurant and bar owners that if they don’t follow a series of health suggestions, he may shut them down again. He had Sarah Oats CEO of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association lay

Governor tackles mask controversy, emphasizes advisories & personal freedom

FreedomJuly 1, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy waded into the mask mandate controversy during his June 30 press conference. Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz imposed a mask mandate across Alaska’s largest city, which prompted the governor to exempt state employees working in state

Supreme Court rules states can’t discriminate against religious schools

EducationJune 30, 2020

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states cannot prohibit tuition grants or scholarships to private religious schools if they award the same grants to secular private schools. The court’s ruling dealt with a state scholarship program in

Juneau nixes July 4th fireworks show just weeks after massive BLM protest

CultureJune 30, 2020

A week after announcing the city would hold its annual 4th of July fireworks show, the Juneau Assembly reversed course and put a stop to the Independence Day celebration. On June 29, the Assembly voted 5-4 to reject an emergency ordinance that authorized the

Stand & fight: Anchorage Assembly attempting to negate parental rights

CultureJune 27, 2020

What is about to unfold at the Anchorage Assembly is one of the most brazen assaults on parental rights in the history of Alaska. The three openly gay members of the Assembly have introduced an ordinance that would ban parents from being able to secure any

Berkowitz derides critics of his mask mandate as ‘ironic’ defenders of liberty

FreedomJune 26, 2020

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz took to the radio on June 25 to defend his forthcoming emergency order to mandate widespread mask wearing under penalty of law. “We just hope that moving forward, we can remind those who hadn’t been following the rules,

Juneau green lights July 4th fireworks show, but you have to mask up

CultureJune 25, 2020

The annual July 4th fireworks show is a go in Juneau. Funded in part by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), the event will require all spectators to wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet from non-household members. The Juneau Assembly gave the

‘Freedom loving’ Mat-Su citizens spearhead July 4th festivities after city cancels parade

CultureJune 25, 2020

A group of freedom loving Mat-Su business owners sprang into action upon hearing that Wasilla canceled its traditional 4th of July celebrations due to COVID-19. “The Valley is an independent place, made up of people who are smart, caring, resilient, and

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