Anchorage protesters call Trump a racist while promoting liberal political aims
At one point during the Sept. 7 Black Lives Matter protest in Anchorage a local pastor took to the stage and denounced anyone who challenged the legitimacy of the movement as being opposed to Christ’s efforts to assist the marginalized. “If you speak out
Ketchikan mayor defends religious liberty, vows to veto gender identity ordinance
After an emotional and somewhat philosophical discussion about gender identity, religious freedom and discrimination, the Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution asking the Alaska Legislature to pass a law that prohibits discrimination
Alaska’s pro-life identity crisis can and must end – here’s how
The blueprint for healing Alaska’s pro-life divide is contained in two chapters of a brief work by the late Dr. Charles Rice, who was a pivotal national figure in the pro-life movement for decades. “No Exception: A Pro-Life Imperative” identifies the
Fairbanks School District releases detailed plan to indoctrinate youth with liberal agenda
School begins this week in Alaska where tens of thousands of kids are set to learn at home or in private and religious school. Many others will participate in a mix of in-person and online classes provided by state schools. Parents who choose the latter
Ketchikan mayor defends religious liberty, vows to veto gender identity ordinance
After an emotional and somewhat philosophical discussion about gender identity, religious freedom and discrimination, the Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution asking the Alaska Legislature to pass a law that prohibits discrimination
Alaska Black Caucus postpones ‘March on Alaska’ to Sept. 7
The next organized racial justice protest in Anchorage has been postponed until Labor Day, Sept. 7. Hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus, the “March on Alaska” was originally scheduled for Aug. 28 to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the historical March
Anchorage diner finally closes indoor dining to avoid mayor’s push for $15,000 daily fines
An Anchorage diner’s dogged refusal to comply with Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s order to shut down all indoor dining has driven city attorneys to urge a judge to find Kriner’s Diner owners and their attorney in contempt of court and to levy crippling fines
Kriner’s Diner plans to open on Saturday despite Anchorage judge’s order
A small family-owned diner’s battle to stay open in spite of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s emergency order that bans all indoor dining is set to intensify this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 7, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth said the owners
Scrambling Anchorage parents ask school district for homeschool stipends
Parents are petitioning the Anchorage School District for financial help as they take on the task of homeschooling their children this year. The district notified parents last week that schools would not be reopening for at least the first quarter of the
Protests loom as Anchorage mayor imposes new round of COVID restrictions
As of Aug. 3, all indoor gatherings in Anchorage, including religious services, are restricted to 15 people or fewer. The new emergency order was imposed by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz in response to COVID-19. The sweeping order imposes far greater
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