Kenai Borough Mayor: ‘It’s not government’s role to shut down your business/family’
Kenai’s outspoken borough mayor has had enough of the government ordering citizens around on account of COVID. Mayor Charlie Pierce’s New Year message encourages government leaders across Alaska to “get out of the way and let people live their lives.”
ACLU’s holiday video mocks Christians, pro-lifers and traditional marriage supporters
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has a reputation in Alaska and across the country for attacking pro-life laws, undermining traditional marriage and eroding basic religious freedoms. In Alaska they have asked the courts to allow Satan prayers at
Seward considers mandatory face masks for indoors
Seward is the next in a series of local Alaska towns weighing or adopting mask mandates in recent dats. The Seward City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to enact an emergency regulation mandating that residents wear face masks inside buildings
Honest conversations can’t happen while the media foments COVID fear
As we head into winter, and the renewed media frenzy over Covid cases reaches a literal fever pitch, it’s time there was some clarity given and a reality check regarding the state of the state of this pandemic. First, some clarity. There have been
10.29 > Feeding the Fear
As we head into winter, and the renewed media frenzy over Covid cases reaches a literal fever pitch, it’s time there was some clarity given and a reality check regarding the state of the state of this pandemic. First, some clarity. There have been
Palmer to hold public hearing on allowing pot shops in town
The Palmer City Council will hold a public hearing on Aug. 12 to debate whether to allow marijuana shops to open in the city limits. A proposed ordinance, introduced by City Council Members Jill Valerius and Julia Berberich, would repeal a prohibition on pot
Fairbanks parents defeated by school district’s pro-LGBT forces
Battle hardened educational bureaucrats finally pushed aside Fairbanks parents and concerned community members to force through a curriculum that weaves leftist ideology, multiculturalism and the LGBTQ agenda into area classrooms. In the end, the deck was
Dunleavy working with churches to ensure Holy Week events are safe
Governor Mike Dunleavy is in conversation with pastors and ministers across Alaska to address their concerns about holding religious services during the COVID-19 outbreak. During his April 3 press conference, he emphasized the need for people to stay six feet
Abortion business may profit from Anchorage alcohol tax
The largest provider of abortions in Alaska is throwing its support behind Prop. 13 which would institute a 5% flat tax on alcohol sales in Anchorage to raise funds for programs that help prevent child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance
Gov. Dunleavy asked to enforce emergency mandate with regards to abortions
Alaska, like most states, has ordered a halt to all non-essential surgeries. Despite the emergency order, Planned Parenthood in Alaska is continuing operations as normal. The state is concerned that non-essential surgeries are taking up valuable medical
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