GLEN BIEGEL: Confronting my hero – on pro-life perfection
For Catholics, priests are a kind of hero (celibacy, poverty, obedience). One of my favorite priests and I were having a nice conversation until I heard something like the following: “I am not sure Nick is pro-life enough. I pride myself on just voting the
BOB BIRD: Kenai Conservatives should back Ben Carpenter for Alaska Senate
Voters in the conservative Kenai Peninsula have a clear choice for the state senate, and it is Ben Carpenter, currently a two-term representative. Voters in this district know me well, and they also know the role I played in giving a radio platform to the
OPINION: Failure to vote is both dangerous and disrespectful
We mustn’t take our freedoms and prosperity for granted by failing to vote. This is like spitting in the face of our soldiers - both then and
Mat-Su School Board candidate ditches event amid question about supporting LGBTQ agenda
In an attempt to persuade Mat-Su voters into electing him to the local school board, Ben Kolendo is downplaying his leftist ideology while visiting churches and other religious venues to raise support for his candidacy in the overwhelmingly conservative
Debate shows Rep. Vance is the conservative choice for House District 6
Based on this fact and her knowledgeable answers to the questions in the debate, I am calling this debate a win for Sarah Vance, which should reflect well on her chances on the November 5th election
Raising the Lamp #9 – Rep. Eastman makes his case for re-election
In this episode, we talk with incumbent Rep. David Eastman, who is running for re-election to State House against challenger Jubliee Underwood in the race for District 27. Eastman goes into depth about the challenges faced in the legislature, his stance on
Raising the Lamp #8 – Jubilee Underwood makes her case for State House
In this episode, we spend some time getting to know Jubilee Underwood, running for State House opposing David Eastman in the race for District 27. Learn about her stances on various issues facing the voters of District 27 and why she is running for State
OPINION: It’s time to remove Judge Zeman from the bench
If you are an Alaskan who believes in school choice, has experienced the freedom of educational alternatives for your family, or perhaps you are simply tired of activist judges imposing their personal views in the courtroom – now is the time to show Judge
LOREN LEMAN: Pro-ranked-choice voting ads are shameful, deceptive and illegal
No on 2 campaign is using our active military, retired veterans, firefighters and other first responders, people we love and respect, and invents things about how they are treated that are just not true. It’s hurtful. It’s shameful. It’s also against
Pro-Sen. Merrick flyer opposes ranked-choice repeal, backs anti-small business ballot measure
State Sen. Kelly Merrick may be running as a Republican, but her support for ranked-choice voting and her desire to see Alaskans pass leftist-funded Ballot Measure 1 puts her at odds with many voters in Eagle River’s conservative-leaning Senate District
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