Liberal Alaska politicians dodge party labels to sow confusion
It’s become fashionable these days for left-leaning liberal Alaskan politicians to try and cast themselves as nonpartisan, unaffiliated or independent – anything to get away from the dreaded “Democratic” label. If you think about it, this makes sense
Conservative group issues endorsements for local Mat-Su races
One of Alaska’s leading pro-life and pro-family advocacy groups is issuing endorsements for local contests in cities, boroughs and townships. The following recommendations by Alaska Family Action are based on one or more of the following: legislative record
Alaska joins grassroots effort urging senators to back Trump’s Supreme Court pick
The Alaska branch of Americans For Prosperity is urging Sen. Lisa Murkowski to support President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court – Judge Amy Coney Barrett. AFP Alaska is joining a nationwide campaign asking key senators from a dozen
Obama hails Alyse Galvin as ‘outstanding Democrat’
Former President Barack Obama isn’t helping Alyse Galvin’s convince Alaskans that she is not a Democrat. Galvin is running under the “independent” banner in her quest to unseat Rep. Don Young for Alaska’s sole spot in the U.S. Congress. She
Alyse Galvin says she’ll caucus with Dems, backs abortion platform
Alyse Galvin, who says she’s running as an independent in challenging Republican Don Young for his U.S. House seat, admitted that she fully intends to caucus with Democrats and supports the party’s platform on abortion. Galvin took part in a hard-hitting
Watchman endorses conservatives for Fairbanks School Board elections
This is it Fairbanks! You already pleaded with your school board members to reject the introduction of highly controversial sexual ideology in your schools. You came out in force to meetings this year, wrote hundreds of letters and emails and gave passionate
Wasilla mayoral candidates weigh in on hot-button social issues
On Oct. 6, three candidates are vying to become the next mayor of Wasilla – Stu Graham, Glenda Ledford and Doug Holler. Alaska Watchman sent a political questionnaire to all three candidates in order to get their views on pressing social issues such as
‘Progressive’ Palmer City Council candidate complains of ‘divisive’ conservatives
Sabrena Combs, a self-described “progressive” running for re-election on the Palmer City Council, is frustrated by her conservative colleagues and hopes the Oct. 6 election will swing leadership of the small town to the left. In a recent interview, which
Alaska’s Planned Parenthood attacks Supreme Court nominee’s faith
The state director of Planned Parenthood in Alaska has resorted to criticizing the religious faith of President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court – Judge Amy Coney Barrett. In an effort to rally fellow pro-abortion activists, Jessica Cler sent
Palmer City Council candidate Linda Combs reflects on key social issues
Editor’s note: We sent survey questions to all three candidates running for two seats on the Palmer City Council. Every candidate (including Sabrena Combs who is running for re-election, and newcomer Brian Daniels) confirmed receipt of the survey, but only
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