Mayor Bronson epitomizes the ‘happy-warrior’ that conservatives desperately need
Spend a little time with the Anchorage’s new mayor, Dave Bronson, and you quickly notice that he’s a man of firm and unwavering conservative convictions. But he is a happy warrior, the kind who looks you in the eye, genuinely listens to all sides and then
After Assembly nixes first pick, Mayor Bronson names Judy Norton Eledge as Anchorage library director
Days after the Anchorage Assembly rejected his initial appointment to lead the city’s libraries, Mayor Dave Bronson named Judy Norton Eledge to serve as the next director of the Anchorage Public Library system. “Like Sami Graham, who the Assembly denied
Recall election for Anchorage Assemblywoman Zaletel set for Oct. 26
Anchorage Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel will face a recall election on Oct. 26 after the Anchorage Assembly voted 10-0 on Aug. 27 to approve holding the election. Zaletel was excused from the vote, as it presented a conflict of interest. Putting the recall on the
Mat-Su to hold ‘Medical Freedom’ rallies for troops facing vax mandate
In an effort to show support for the medical freedoms of U.S. soldier who oppose the military’s new mandate regarding COVID shots, Mat-Su residents will hold two rallies, Aug. 27-28. “The concerned community members of the Valley are showing their
FACT CHECK: Misleading statements claim Alaskans are getting ‘fully approved’ vaccine
Despite media reports to the contrary, Alaskans who’ve been waiting for the FDA’s “fully approved” Pfizer COVID shot – now renamed “Comirnaty” – will likely find it impossible to get at any location currently providing COVID shots. This
Nixing Alaska’s campaign contribution limits is a free speech victory
The First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
Anchorage concert goers must vax or show negative tests, and everyone must mask
If you’re planning to catch an Anchorage Concert Association show this year, you must be prepared to either prove you have the COVID vax or show a negative COVID test. Additionally, everyone will be required to mask up regardless of vaccination status. The
Bethel refuses to hire city employees who are among the unvaxed
The City of Bethel – a village of 6,200 residents – has implemented a policy that bans hiring any new employees who have declined to take the COVID shots. Effective Aug. 10, the city stated that “all applicants for hire must be vaccinated against
Defiant mayor puts library nominee in charge of Anchorage libraries after Assembly rejects her
Seconds after the Anchorage Assembly voted 7-4 to reject Mayor Dave Bronson’s nomination to lead the city’s five libraries, he announced that his nominee would become his new chief of staff, which will include overseeing the Anchorage library system. Sami
Reform or build anew? How should we respond to a culture in crisis?
Many conservative minded, liberty-loving Americans recognize that our educational, cultural and civic institutions have been overrun by leftist ideologues who are hell bent on reshaping America. These activists press hard for a nation that no longer defends
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