OPINION: Open Alaska now – the shutdown is devastating
With the breakdown of the national food supply chain, the imminent economic depression, healthcare facilities furloughing workers and losing millions, unemployment at record highs, children out of school, domestic abuse on the rise and the three pillars of
Tips for Alaskans considering homeschool this fall
In response to COVID-19, Alaska took the unprecedented step of closing schools from mid-March until the end of the school year. Schools both in Alaska and around the nation are already discussing delayed starts for the coming school year, leaving many parents
Democrats oust last pro-life member in U.S. House
Last month U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski of Illinois was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary. The last pro-life Democrat who remained in the U. S. House of Representatives, he was long targeted by the progressive pro-abortion wing of the party. For
Watchman lookout: Prayer, pot lounges, and defunding liberal bias
Here are a few brief editorial observations from a dizzying week of non-stop news across Alaska. DIVINE INTERVENTION Gov. Dunleavy is setting aside some time this Friday to ask for divine assistance during our struggle with the coronavirus. The 2 p.m.
Coronavirus sheds light on our ‘essential’ values
COVID-19 is, among many other things, a conversation starter. It touches nearly every part of life and has shed some unexpected light on what we most value. Here are few observations from the past week. JUNK FOOD & SPIRITUAL SUSTENANCE Last month,
OPINION: Closing our churches reveals a ‘sanitary dictatorship’
Alaska’s pot stores and abortion clinics remain open, but our churches are closed. While we are told that we can’t risk spreading this disease with more than 10 people in a room, this apparently doesn’t apply to getting high or pulling unborn children
Alaska Legislators to withhold funds for coronavirus, PFD unless demands met
Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, details the Alaska Legislature’s plan to eliminate the $1,000 coronavirus stimulus to Permanent Fund Dividend recipients. He also explains the move to reduce this year’s PFD to just $500, withhold all money appropriated for
Recall Alaska’s judges? Yes!
We’re in the midst of a pandemic, our economy is in turmoil, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy and many other state officials are working around the clock in crisis-management mode. No matter: while the bombs are falling, the Alaska Supreme Court held a March 25
Alaska’s political judges invite political pressure
The Alaska Supreme Court has received an unusual amount of criticism lately, as it grapples with litigation challenging the effort to recall Governor Dunleavy. Chief Justice Joel Bolger, speaking at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives convention, said,
Coronavirus presents challenge for Alaska Watchman
Small businesses across Alaska face unprecedented challenges to stay afloat amid mass closures of restaurants, small businesses and public accommodations. The Watchman has also taken a difficult hit as Alaskans understandably prioritize care for family,
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