Will Alaska’s $272M health award be a feeding frenzy for leftist nonprofits?
Since Alaska’s nonprofit landscape is inundated with hard-leftist entities that will undoubtedly apply for this money, it is critical that Alaska’s health commissioner and the advisory council carefully vet the incoming wave of applications to ensure this
OPINION: Anchorage’s move to build new school, while closing 5, is a waste of state funds
Amid declining enrollment and the closure of 5 schools in the past 15 years, Anchorage still decided to build a brand new school with state
BOB BIRD: We have entered World War III – or is it World War V?
There is blame enough to go around for everyone, and not just the politicians. Our collective opinions, indifference or misguided actions are all part of the equation. I only wish Donald Trump was not running against himself. His campaign promises to END
Democrat Mary Peltola announces run against U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan
To the delight of Alaska’s leftwing establishment and Democrats nationally, former U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced that she is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm
When youthful energy turns to arrogance: A caution for AK’s next political generation
What follows is not an indictment of young conservatives, but a set of observations, cautions and recommendations offered in good faith - because Alaska’s political future depends on getting this balance
U.S. Supremes to hear transgender athlete case that could impact Alaska sports
On Jan. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a pair of cases that could determine whether Alaska and other states are allowed to protect women’s sports from male athletes who claim to identify as females. The cases, Little v.
OPINION: Murkowski and D.C. Dems are clueless about Trump’s plan for Venezuela
Trump doesn’t want to invade Venezuela; he wants to help it produce more oil so we can buy it instead of the Chinese, and that will be a good thing for everybody, both here and in
REP. MCCABE: Alaska’s GOP won’t grow with public shaming & ideological purity tests
When the pursuit of ideological purity becomes the goal, real results are sacrificed. Demanding immediate or sweeping reform, and return to purity, is not a path to lasting change. Reluctant conservative Alaska voters notice and reward steady, effective
OPINION: Sen. Giessel forsook conservatives and needs a strong challenger in 2026
For years, many in this district supported Senator Cathy Giessel because she presented herself as a conservative voice grounded in common-sense values. Yet time and again, she has chosen to align herself with policies and political alliances that conflict
‘Who Hates Dave?’ – AK governor candidate’s edgy podcast engages his haters
The “Who Hates Dave” podcast posted its first episode on Jan. 8 with the aim of letting Bronson’s critics air both their questions and insults while giving him a chance to respond. When asked why he thought that was a good idea, Bronson admitted that
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