OPINION: For good or ill, government is always a reflection of its people
A government that tries to manage every problem through collectivist means, rather than empowering its people to solve their own challenges, will always falter.
Floundering Peltola waffles on past support of trans athletes in women’s sports
Despite sponsoring and voting with fellow Democrats in support of radical transgender policies during her first term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola is now attempting to walk back her support of male athletes competing as girls. On Oct. 21, Peltola took
Voter guide shows where AK candidates’ stand on school choice, abortion, personal liberty, more
In Alaska’s most sweeping voter guide to date, newly released survey answers reveal where dozens of candidates stand on key issues related to abortion, religious liberty, parental rights, ranked-choice voting, LGBTQ policies and much
OPINION: Democrats don’t wait for Election Day and neither should you
Alaskans can choose to vote early from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4, or on election day – Nov. 5. I recommend you record your vote as soon as you can. The Democrats aren’t waiting for election day anymore, and neither should
GLEN BIEGEL: Confronting my hero – on pro-life perfection
For Catholics, priests are a kind of hero (celibacy, poverty, obedience). One of my favorite priests and I were having a nice conversation until I heard something like the following: “I am not sure Nick is pro-life enough. I pride myself on just voting the
OPINION: Failure to vote is both dangerous and disrespectful
We mustn’t take our freedoms and prosperity for granted by failing to vote. This is like spitting in the face of our soldiers - both then and
Mat-Su School Board candidate ditches event amid question about supporting LGBTQ agenda
In an attempt to persuade Mat-Su voters into electing him to the local school board, Ben Kolendo is downplaying his leftist ideology while visiting churches and other religious venues to raise support for his candidacy in the overwhelmingly conservative
Raising the Lamp #9 – Rep. Eastman makes his case for re-election
In this episode, we talk with incumbent Rep. David Eastman, who is running for re-election to State House against challenger Jubliee Underwood in the race for District 27. Eastman goes into depth about the challenges faced in the legislature, his stance on
Raising the Lamp #8 – Jubilee Underwood makes her case for State House
In this episode, we spend some time getting to know Jubilee Underwood, running for State House opposing David Eastman in the race for District 27. Learn about her stances on various issues facing the voters of District 27 and why she is running for State
Christians post 1,200 Israeli flags in Anchorage on anniversary of deadly Hamas terrorist attack
In an effort to show support for Israel one year after the tragic Hamas terrorist attack that shocked the world, a group of Anchorage residents posted 1,200 Israeli flags on Delaney Park Strip in the heart of the
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