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Sen. Hughes: Alaskans must wake up and speak out against biological males in girls’ sports

EducationApril 17, 2023

A board member of a non-profit in Alaska typically does not expect to be bombarded and contacted by hundreds of people, some of whom are very stern and even angry. I’m used to that, but they aren’t. I signed up to run for office and hear from large

OPINION: If Chugiak/Eagle River secedes from Anchorage we’ll have better schools (part 1)

EducationApril 15, 2023

Editor’s note: EaglExit is a growing grassroots movement of Chugiak/Eagle River residents who are working to formally secede from Anchorage to create a new independent borough. The aim to create a small government that can better deliver essential

Op-Ed: For better, more affordable healthcare, Alaska should adopt ‘direct primary care’

FeaturedApril 12, 2023

“So, doctor, why did you decide to go into health care?” “Oh, I don’t care for the health part. I just love all the paperwork.” That’s a conversation that has likely never happened in the history of medicine — because for doctors, providers,

Upcoming horror film gives Alaskans a unique opening to share the Gospel

ApologeticsApril 11, 2023

On this Friday, April 14, a widely released movie called “Nefarious” will launch spiritual discussions in Alaska and across America – and likely within houses of worship and youth groups. Nefarious is scheduled to play at the Regal

EDITORIAL: Concerns over Gov. Dunleavy’s childcare expansion plan

FamilyApril 11, 2023

It’s clear that Alaska, like much of the nation, has a workforce shortage, and we desperately need more people to fill key positions in the private and public sectors. It’s also apparent that the childcare industry, like most others, is suffering from

OPINION: Why do Alaska ‘pro-life’ lawmakers sit on their hands?

AbortionApril 10, 2023

Why didn’t the Alaska representatives in the State House who killed Rep. David Eastman’s amendment to prohibit state funding of abortion introduce one of their own instead? Why didn’t a single GOP legislator other than him do so in the first place? Roe

Will Anchorage School District keep its promises after revoking Family Partnership School’s charter?

EducationApril 10, 2023

At the April 3 Anchorage School Board meeting the board supported Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt’s recommendation to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School (FPCS) and transition it to a correspondence school. After hours of testimony by

Rep. Saddler offers explanation for why he voted against pro-life amendment to state budget

AbortionApril 7, 2023

Editor’s note: On April 3, Alaska House Majority Leader Dan Saddler (R-Eagle River) joined four other House Republicans and all House Democrats in voting against a pro-life amendment from Rep. David Eastman to the state budget. Eastman’s amendment aimed

Alaska 40 Days for Life recap: ‘Thank you for praying … for an end to the ‘evil of abortion’

AbortionApril 6, 2023

By Mary Kemper – 40 Days for Life coordinator A blessed Holy Week to each of you. Thank you for praying with us during these last 40 Days for an end to the evil of abortion. You who prayed from home provided strong support for those who prayed publicly

De-transitioner shares personal struggles in urging Alaska lawmakers to defend parental rights

EducationApril 4, 2023

Editor’s note: The following public testimony was provided in support of Alaska House Bill 105. I am a gay man. I was a transgender woman for over 20 years, and a member of the LGBTQIA TransQueer gender movement for over 30 years. I have lived, breathed and

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