OPINION: ‘Empty Chair’ town hall stunt devoid of thoughtful ideas
This “Empty Chair” event was a missed opportunity, a chance for people to vent their frustrations (real or imagined or made up) without offering real
OPINION: Is that the stench of corruption or coverup in Alaska’s Judiciary?
Alaska’s judicial system faces two monumental problems that are destroying public confidence in the institution. There is the appearance of judicial misconduct, combined with an apparent effort to cover it
BREAKING: AK Medicine Board urges lawmakers to stop sex changes on minors
In a refreshing and resounding sign of clarity and common sense, the Alaska State Medical Board (ASMB) unanimously adopted a statement yesterday urging the Alaska Legislature to stop chemical and surgical mutilation of
OPINION: What’s the best way to bribe a politician?
If someone wanted to influence politicians financially, they could purchase large amounts of their books to funnel money to them. This isn’t just a theory; it has been done
OPINION: Flawed ‘Scenic Trail’ plan will give feds even more control over Alaska lands
The federal designation of a National Scenic Trail in Alaska is a mistake that Alaskans should be deeply concerned about. The federal government still owes us land from our statehood. So, why would we hand over more authority to federal agencies? Giving them
OPINION: Spending bill would let Alaska schools reap what they did not sow
These are bad faith negotiators. At a time when Alaska finds itself starving on many levels, the education system has decided to strike while the iron is hot and take a giant bite out of the apple while the rest of us sit around and watch it being eaten. How
OPINION: Student success hinges on conservative values, parent empowerment
Here is the bottom line: Place a student from a home that values education in a class with an impartial, well-trained and professional teacher who loves and is proficient in his/her subject and enjoys teaching, and learning takes place. Everything else is
LETTER: Mental health bill violates Alaska parental rights, feeds transgender industry
Gender dysphoria is a mental illness. Every effort in conjunction with the support of parents should be made to help children feel comfortable in the bodies they were born with. Instead, the counseling network SB90 proposes to legitimize leads children into
OPINION: By eroding Grand Jury rights, Alaska officials push citizens to the precipice
Public officials, however, are now working to completely eliminate the ability of grand juries to protect we citizens from “abuse” by … public officials. Every single Alaskan should carefully ponder why public officials would want
OPINION: Alaska needs a DOGE team to combat tax-and-spend legislators
A version of DOGE at the state level is not a crazy idea. Eleven states have already adopted the DOGE model and are looking for ways to make radical cuts to the cost of state
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