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Recalling how the Cold War and Duke Ellington impacted the Soviet Union

CultureMay 19, 2021

The post-war history of Soviet–American relations, seen from an American perspective, can be summarized as a series of Cold War cycles. The first cycle (1945–55) might be called the Truman–Stalin duel. This period coincided with the division of Germany

Want to offer an opinion on who should be Alaska’s next Supreme Court justice?

FeaturedMay 19, 2021

The small but extremely powerful seven-member Alaska Judicial Council will hold a public hearing on May 24, at noon, to let the public offer non-binding opinions regarding the worthiness of applicants for the Alaska Supreme Court vacancy. These are

Bronson’s lead up to 1,212 votes over Dunbar in race for Anchorage mayor’s seat

FeaturedMay 18, 2021

Dave Bronson has yet again expanded his lead over Forrest Dunbar in the Anchorage mayoral runoff election, and now leads by 1,212 votes with roughly 2,000 left to count. The latest numbers released May 18 by the Anchorage elections office show Bronson with

Gov. Dunleavy pushes COVID shots for Alaska kids, but he remains un-vaxxed

FeaturedMay 17, 2021

While inundating Alaskans with pro-vaccine messaging via radio, television, social media and targeted flyers, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has never once rolled up his own sleeves to receive the experimental COVID shot. From the beginning, the governor has walked a

Alaska on board as U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging Roe v. Wade

AbortionMay 17, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court announced May 17 that it will hear a case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, regarding a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Both pro-life and pro-abortion activists see the case as an

This woke identity nightmare is eating America from within

FeaturedMay 16, 2021

Setting aside religious, ethnic, racial and social differences to achieve a greater good was once considered an American hallmark and the envy and wonder of the Old World. Creating the “American Melting Pot” wasn’t without colossal struggle and

Bronson beginning to talk like the winner in Anchorage mayoral runoff

FeaturedMay 15, 2021

Dave Bronson’s gradually-expanding lead has now grown to 1,116 votes over his hard-left opponent Forrest Dunbar in the race to become Anchorage’s next mayor. The latest numbers released by the Anchorage election center shows Bronson with 44,076 votes

In easing restrictions, Juneau insists the non-vaxxed stay masked

FeaturedMay 14, 2021

Juneau residents deemed “fully vaccinated” for COVID will be granted special privileges not afforded to the non-vaxxed. Those who have received COVID shots can now remove masks in most settings, according to revised mandates for the region. “If you are

Pray for Jerusalem: Under Biden’s reign the Middle East is on fire

CultureMay 14, 2021

Last night I was watching the news with great sadness as I observed the continuing assault on Israel. Since Monday, Hamas has fired over 2,000 rockets into Israel and now riots are breaking out inside Israeli cities with large Arab populations. I get it, the

Bronson expands lead again in latest Anchorage mayoral vote tally

FeaturedMay 13, 2021

Dave Bronson has once again increased his lead over Forrest Dunbar in the latest tally of votes for who will become the next mayor of Anchorage. As of May 13, the conservative Bronson now leads his far-left liberal opponent by 627 votes – 40,810 to 40,183.

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