With rising Russia tensions, we must draw from the past
Who was responsible for post-war tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.? Were they primarily a result of the Soviets’ mistrust of a perceived intent on the part of the Allies to establish a “New World Order” and act as policeman of the world? The
Gov. Dunleavy to deliver ‘State of the State’ speech today, 6:50 p.m.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will deliver his fourth State of the State Address at 6:50 p.m., today (Jan. 25), at the Capitol Building in Juneau. Lawmakers from both the House and Senate will convene in the House Chambers for annual speech in which Dunleavy will likely
Alaskan parents must recognize and exercise their parental rights in education
There is a growing movement to suppress parental concerns across our nation, especially for those who advocate for their children’s educational wellbeing. Anyone who follows the national media can see this unfolding trend. Last year, the National School
Palmer recall election is on – vote likely to happen in April
It’s official. There will be an election this spring to recall three leftist members of the Palmer City Council. On Jan. 21, the City Clerk Shelly Acteson confirmed that petitioners had gathered the necessary signatures to place Sebrena Combs, Brian Daniels
Conservative Kenai Mayor Charlie Pierce announces run for governor
Kenai Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce has thrown his hat in the ring for the governor’s race. After seven years serving as mayor of one of Alaska’s largest boroughs, Pierce is ready to take his experience statewide, said campaign consultant Peter Zuyus. A
Coghill v. Bird: Constitutional Convention Debate set for Feb. 1
With the recent, quick and dismissive ruling by the Alaska Supreme Court over the blatant unconstitutionality of Ranked Choice Voting, we have officially entered the next stage of public discourse, naked judicial tyranny. In the past, there was some semblance
Rep. Young fails to sign congressional letter backing pro-life protections
A total of 181 U.S. congressional lawmakers took time to sign a joint letter vowing to uphold the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life provisions in future spending bills. One prominent name not on the list was Dean of the House, Rep. Don Young. The Alaska
Alaska Supreme Court rejects challenges to ranked-choice voting
In a brief, two-page order, the Alaska Supreme Court on Jan. 19 rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ranked-choice voting. On Jan. 18, the court heard one hour of oral arguments on the merits of the new voting system. Plaintiffs Scott
Debate Scheduled on Constitutional Convention
Former Alaska Senate Majority Leader and multi-term State Senator John Coghill is set to debate constitutional scholar and radio talk-show host and Chair of the Alaska Independence Party Bob Bird on the whether Alaskans should vote in favor of a
Fate of Alaska’s voting system now lies in the hands of five justices
Does ranked-choice voting prevent Alaskan political parties from exercising their freedom of association? Or is it merely a novel, if unwieldy, method of selecting candidates to political office? These were the arguments presented to the Alaska Supreme Court
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