Why Alaskans should think twice before shopping at Target
Target, one of the largest retailers in the country, has three stores in Alaska – two in Anchorage and one in Wasilla. Shopping there, however, comes with a hidden cost according to 2ndVote, an organization that scores businesses based on their support of
Alaska politicians, pastors pray for God in government & culture
Religion and politics seamlessly merged during the sixth annual Revive Alaska Prayer Conference held at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Pastors, evangelists and politicians joined members from local churches to pray for spiritual revival in culture and
Alaska’s failing public schools need some stiff competition
In late 2019 Alaskans learned that, despite spending more than 1.6 billion dollars every year on education, our elementary and high school students ranked at the bottom in terms of national test scores, with only 39% proficient in reading and 36% proficient
A night out with the Alaska Watchman,
The Alaska Watchman is hosting our inaugural fundraising party on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6-8 p.m. in the banquet room of Turkey Red Restaurant in downtown Palmer. Order and enjoy delicious food and drinks while forging Camaraderie with likeminded Alaskans who
Alaska Legislature to consider LGBT ‘hate crime’ bill on Feb. 6
A bill aimed at adding “sexual orientation and gender identity” to categories like race, sex, religion, national origin when determining sentencing for hate crimes is set for public testimony on Feb. 6, in the Alaska Legislature. Rep. Andy Josephson,
Senator’s Facebook video shows why conservatives lost power in Alaska Senate
An animated Sen. Mike Shower of Wasilla took to Facebook (see video below) on Jan. 30 to explain to constituents why Alaska’s Republican majority Senate caucus has shifted to the left, leaving him and other conservatives with little influence over
Upcoming events to foster Alaska’s common good
This list of events is provided to give Alaskans some concrete ways to celebrate their faith, assist neighbors in need and work for Alaska’s common good. To add an event to this list, please send us an email at editor@alaskawatchman.com. PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY
For better or worse: Bills that impact traditional family values in Alaska
The Alaska Watchman is keeping a close eye on the Alaska Legislature this session in order to alert Alaskans of measures that impact parental rights, sex education, abortion, religious liberty, human sexuality, education, marriage and family law, pornography
A night out with the Alaska Watchman on Feb. 8th
Alaska parents have rights when schools push LGBT agenda
In 1978, the Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), otherwise known as the Hatch Amendment was passed after parents were shocked and outraged to learn that trusted teachers were using the classroom for therapy instead of education. Teachers pried into the private
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