Commissioner on aging warns Alaska to prep for exploding senior population
Aging affects each and every one of us. If we live long enough, we will face this natural process in our own individual ways. I say “individual” because we are all unique and have experiences that belong to us alone. Some circumstances, however, are
New report shows continued decline of religion in American
The percentage of Americans who describe themselves as “religiously unaffiliated” continues to rise according to a new Pew Research Center survey looking at trend in America’s religious landscape. Conducted from May 29 to Aug. 25, 2021, the Pew
Is the sun setting on American Global Exceptionalism?
Newt Gingrich recently wrote an interesting opinion piece that blasted U.S. foreign policy and our capabilities to meet 21st century security threats. His point was that the U.S. national defense posture as a global superpower is being challenged by
National conservative women’s group backs Tshibaka over Murkowski
A top national political organization that helps to elect conservative women across the country is supporting Kelly Tshibaka’s campaign to unseat Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Initially reported by Fox News on Dec. 22, the group called Maggie’s List gave its
Christmas is an extraordinary gift to the world
Christmas is the most recognized and anticipated day on the planet – encompassing all nationalities, races and languages, and observed across nearly 200 nations. Gathered with friends and family, billions of people decorate with lights, exchange gifts
Why we fight against the odds
Someone mentioned the other day that conservative, patriotic and religious-minded Alaskans are losing the cultural battle. Education is in ruins, families are fractured, churches compromise with contemporary ideology, and our political and spiritual
Alaska challenges Head Start vax/mask mandate in federal court
On Dec. 21, Alaska joined a 23-state lawsuit asking a U.S. District Court in Louisiana to block yet another federal COVID shot mandate that aims to require Head Start workers and volunteers across the country to get the experimental jab or face termination.
Anchorage School Board overrides, superintendent, reinstates mask mandate
Anchorage students will be forced to wear masks after Christmas break, at least until Jan. 15, but perhaps longer. The Anchorage School Board voted 6-1 on Dec. 20 to override Superintendent Deena Bishop’s decision to nix masks by Jan. 3 when students return
Court says Anchorage women’s shelter can bar gender confused males
Thanks to a federal court order, the Anchorage Assembly cannot require a faith-based women’s shelter to admit biological males who claim to be female. The order upholds the shelter’s right to prevent men from sleeping in close quarters with women who
We must clarify that the people own Alaska
Every 10 years, in accordance with the State Constitution, Alaska voters must be asked an important question. Article 13, Section 3: Call by Referendum If during any ten-year period a constitutional convention has not been held, the lieutenant governor shall
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