Glen Biegel’s honest take on the top contenders to replace Don Young
June 11 is the final voting day for the ranked choice special primary to replace the late Congressman Don Young in the U.S. House or Representatives. Alaska is a poor match for Democrats (against oil, against mining, against roads, against timber,
Who files by June 1 will shape Alaska politics far more than Election Day
In Alaska, Election Day isn’t half as exciting as the pundits would have you believe. It has its place. However, the direction our state government will take for the next few years is usually sorted out long before Election Day rolls around. Why is that? In
How the Left hijacks language and recycles old heresies
Satan and his obedient minions are liars, thieves but, while far more intelligent than humanity, not very original thinkers. G.K. Chesterton said, “Hypocrisy is the tribute that evil pays to good.” Therefore, they must make their evil appear as something
Stephanie Taylor makes 2nd bid in 2 months for seat on Anchorage Assembly
Stephanie Taylor ran a compelling campaign, based on conservative principles, but ultimately fell short in her bid to unseat hard-leftist Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar in the April election. Now, however, the 11-member Assembly is set to add a twelfth
Pro-life party to coincide with May 31 closure of Soldotna abortion clinic
On Tuesday, May 31, pro-life Alaskans will hold an unprecedented celebration outside of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Soldotna, where workers at the longtime abortion company will close the doors for good at 5 p.m. One hour before the clinic shutters
True patriotism need not whitewash the past
Today, millions of Americans pay tribute to the soldiers who died defending our nation. Given that so many forces now seek to undermine American patriotism and demonize our nation’s past, it is good to recall C.S. Lewis’ reflections on genuine love of
Mat-Su looks to protect girls’ sports from transgender biological males
In an effort to maintain fairness in athletic opportunities for girls, the Mat-Su School Board is looking to amend its policy to ensure that transgender biological males who identify as female cannot compete on all-girls sports teams or events. “Requiring
Mat-Su Health Foundation isn’t done with Leftist plans for conservative Mat-Su
The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is a powerful and increasingly leftist organization. With hundreds of millions of dollars at its disposal, it is attempting to systematically dismantle and then fundamentally reorganize the social fabric of the Mat-Su
Fairbanks to mark Memorial Day with planting of the poppies
On Monday, May 30, Fairbanks residents will honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. At 11 a.m., residents will gather at Pioneer Park (2300 Airport Way) for the annual “Planting of the Poppies.”
Full Memorial Day ceremony set for Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor
A large crowd is expected to once again gather at the Veterans Wall of Honor in Wasilla on Monday, May 30, to observe Memorial Day. The event, which begins at 1 p.m., typically includes, live music, prayers, addresses from political figures and veterans, and
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