
Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Fact: Think for yourself
The first line of attack for those who wish to keep us inside a Control Cocoon is to use social pressure. This is much better than coercive government pressure. While I meet few bureaucrats, I meet my friends and neighbors every day. We like them, they like


Alaskans to receive $1,000 PFDs in July
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced May 20 that the Permanent Fund Dividend Division will begin distribution of the 2020 PFD to all eligible Alaskans on July 1, three months earlier than normal. The Alaska Legislature capped the dividend at $1,000 this year rather


Mat-Su book clash reveals flaw with how schools tackle divisive topics
After three hours of call-in public testimony, including name-calling, half-truths and some thoughtful insights, the Mat-Su Borough School Board gaveled out of its May 6 meeting at 10 p.m. National interest in the meeting arose based on a false report that


OPINION: Closing our churches reveals a ‘sanitary dictatorship’
Alaska’s pot stores and abortion clinics remain open, but our churches are closed. While we are told that we can’t risk spreading this disease with more than 10 people in a room, this apparently doesn’t apply to getting high or pulling unborn children


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


Despite Alaska health mandates, Planned Parenthood ‘operating as normal’
Despite city and state orders to postpone all non-emergency surgeries in Alaska during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Anchorage is “operating as normal,” according to clinic staff. In a March 23 phone call, a staffer at


All but one voter assistant center closed for Anchorage election
Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipality of Anchorage has chosen to close five of six Accessible Vote Centers, which were slated to open on March 30 to assist residents with the current city-wide election. Under normal circumstances, these centers are


Alaska’s political judges invite political pressure
The Alaska Supreme Court has received an unusual amount of criticism lately, as it grapples with litigation challenging the effort to recall Governor Dunleavy. Chief Justice Joel Bolger, speaking at the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives convention, said,


Dogs are ‘people’ too: PETA continues radical push to end Iditarod
An extreme animal rights group is doubling down on its mission to end the 48-year Iditarod Sled Dog Race. After years of petitioning Alaska Airlines to drop sponsorship of the race, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals celebrated the recent


Take the family to Iditarod 48 – it’s living, panting history
The start of the 48th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race gives families a chance to bond while introducing the next generation of Alaskans to the determination, drive and inspiring grit of some of the state’s mushing heroes and legends – including dogs like

