
A bit corny, but Dunleavy’s Christmas video is right on how little it takes to show love
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy released this one minute video on Christmas, and yes it is a bit corny. But it is a reminder of just how easy it really is to be counter cultural when spreading Christmas charity. Sometimes the smallest gestures bestow tremendous


The Watchman is for you – and it needs you!
I’m writing to you today because the Alaska Watchman needs more financial supporters. Our dynamic website is running smoothly with a steady stream of engaging articles, videos and columns, and our readership is expanding across the state. Since launching in


Supreme Court to decide whether church schools can choose religion teachers
With scores of religious schools scattered across Alaska, Catholics, Protestants, Evangelicals and others could be impacted by a religious freedom case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Wednesday the high court agreed to consider whether the government can


‘Dubious’ 14th Amendment opened door for abortion activists
In part I of this series on Roe v Wade we explored the false notion that the supreme court – on either the federal or state level – has the constitutional power to negate or cancel statutory laws that are passed by the legislature and signed into law by


Defending your faith: C.S. Lewis offers youth a great starting point
As promised in this past Monday’s video, the Alaska Watchman is offering some suggested resources for how to equip youth in understanding and defending their Christian faith. This is the first in a series of recommendations that will include books, essays,


ACLU allowed to proceed with lawsuit against governor over court budget cuts
An ACLU lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to veto $334,700 from the state court system’s budget has been approved to move forward. Anchorage Superior Court judge Jennifer Henderson’s Dec. 12 ruling did not comment on the merits of the suit,


Judicial overstep in 1800s set stage for Roe v. Wade
As the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches next month, many remain unaware of what made this decision such an outrage. For the moment, let’s skip over the blood of the unborn and the broken mothers and families, and investigate why Roe is utterly


Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’
A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general


Latest Trump appointee reshapes liberal dominated 9th Circuit Court
With the U.S. Senate confirming Deputy Assistant Attorney General Lawrence VanDyke to sit on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, President Trump issued a blow to the liberal grip on a key federal court that hears Alaska cases. The 9th Circuit has long been


Film shows how college ‘Safe Spaces’ are really a ban on free speech
Benjamin Franklin, wrote that “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government: When this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved.” Last night, I had the pleasure of watching “No Safe Spaces,” a wonderfully

