Mayor Bronson highlights record on public safety, port funding, homelessness, tax cuts, construction
As we round out 2022, I want to reflect on the progress we have made over the last year to make Anchorage a more vibrant city to live, work, and play in. Before touching on those accomplishments, allow me to recognize our incredible Municipal employees.
Equity Committee plans to undermine unwanted speech at Anchorage Assembly meetings
Powerful and well-connected left-leaning activists, who comprise the newly formed Anchorage Equity Committee, are formalizing a strategy to root out what they deem to be unwanted “hate” speech, so-called “systemic racism” and other social or
When beloved institutions reject their faith-based roots
For better or worse, institutions change over time with the influx and departure of influential board members, presidents and CEOs. Since this process most often occurs gradually, many grassroots supporters don’t notice the changes until they reach a
Murkowski helps Dems pass spending bill that includes $11M for LGBTQ special interests
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of 18 Republican senators who voted with Democrats to approve a $1.7 trillion bill to fund the federal government for the next year. The legislation includes 7,200 earmarks costing over $15 billion, including $11 million for
What’s really behind the so-called ‘Spirit of Christmas’?
We hear a lot about the “Spirit of Christmas” this time of year. What does it actually mean? Often, it’s mistaken for jingles, parties, caroling, twinkling lights, decorations, gifts, feasting and other holiday happenings. While these are certainly
OPINION: Life, death and hockey huddles that transcend the game
In our times of self-indulgence and violence, rays of hope and sunshine can emerge from the most unexpected places. As a sports broadcaster for high school and junior-level hockey for over 20 years, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Forty years ago,
Churches prepare to welcome religiously unaffiliated visitors for Christmas
Some of the largest religious gatherings in Alaska and across the country typically occur around Christmas when infrequent church goers take time to attend holiday services with friends and family members. Christmas Eve, which is particularly popular across
TODAY: Closing arguments in Eastman trial begin at 8:30 a.m.
A trial that has drawn widespread attention from First Amendment advocates around the country will conclude this morning with closing arguments set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Plaintiffs in this lawsuit have asked Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna to rule that
Leading free speech group raises constitutional concerns over effort to ban Eastman from AK Legislature
Editor’s note: The following analysis is published with permission from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) which is a national leader in promoting free speech advocacy and legal defense. “Are you now or have you ever been a member
FBI counter-terrorism expert testifies at Eastman trial, says Oath Keepers doesn’t promote violent insurrection
A prominent former special FBI agent, who worked in counter-terrorism efforts, testified during the ongoing trial of Alaska State Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla), saying Oath Keepers never intended on overthrowing the federal government on Jan. 6, 2021, nor is
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