Raising the Lamp #2 – Joel Davidson
In our second longform interview, we sit down with our Editor in Chief Joel Davidson to discuss recent stories, the latest happenings at the Alaska Watchman, and news from around the state and
Internal emails show Denali Park head backed banning U.S. flags from trucks on park road
Internal emails show Denali Park Superintendent backed banning U.S. flags from construction trucks on park
Ruling expected soon to decide whether Alaskans can vote to repeal ranked-choice voting
Earlier this month a Superior Court trial wrapped up in a key case that may well decide whether Alaskans get a shot at repealing the state’s highly controversial ranked choice voting
Alaska political leaders decry ‘cowardly’ assassination attempt on Trump
Alaska’s political leaders have universally condemned an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The shooting occurred during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when Trump was apparently hit in the ear by a
Rep. Peltola goes fishing, skips vote to prohibit illegals from voting
While the House of Representatives was busy passing a bill to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, Rep. Mary Peltola was thousands of miles away, fishing with friends and family in
OPINION: Democratic Party at the Crossroads
Playing out before our eyes are “chickens coming home to roost” for the Democratic Party. It is a dangerous time. The last time the Democratic Party came apart we entered the horrific War Between the
Stripped down GOP draft platform affirms constitutional right to life, drops call for federal abortion ban
Under the proposed platform, the RNC would affirm that the 14th Amendment “guarantees that no person can be denied life or liberty without due process and that the states are, therefore, free to pass laws protecting those rights.” This would include
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native culture
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native
OPINION: Fairbanks State Sen. Kawasaki poses clear threat to Alaska gun rights
Senator Kawasaki is not just attacking your gun rights – he’s silencing your voice. His contempt for the Second Amendment and disregard for the First Amendment are
Judge adds Alaska to growing list of states exempted from Biden’s LGBTQ agenda in schools
Thanks to a federal court ruling on July 3, Alaska does not have to enforce a Biden administration rule aimed at injecting LGBTQ ideology into public
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