
OPINION: Murkowski’s religious & political infidelity
While U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski asserts to be both Catholic and Republican, her statements and public actions objectively undermine these claims. The Catholic Church has consistently taught that marriage – the bedrock of human society – is the lifelong


Alaskans join growing ranks in rejecting ‘invasive’ federal survey
A growing number of U.S. residents, including those in Alaska, are flat out refusing to participate in the American Community Survey, a federal project which asks specific and personal questions regarding sexual orientation, marital status, fertility history,


Begich vows to oppose federal funding of abortions, including rape & incest cases
U.S. House candidate Nick Begich continues to clarify his pro-life positions as Alaskans prepare to vote in the Aug. 16 special election to replace the late Congressman Don Young. Begich is one of three candidates on the ballot to fill out the remaining


Catholic deacon: In backing abortion, Sen. Murkowski opposes Christ & his Church
Jesus taught in truth and lived out of love – period – because he is love. It is out of love and concern for the soul of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and those of the same mindset, that I write this column. Jesus was the most radical defender of


OPINION: Rep. McCabe says deceptive ‘tactics’ undermine fellow conservatives
Transparency in government is one of the most important values a legislator can have. And educating constituents and Alaskans on “how the sausage is made” would seem to be very important to that transparency. During the initial budget debates on HB281,


Sen. Shower: Why Alaskans should want a Citizen Legislature
I’m often asked how difficult it is working multiple jobs as a citizen legislator. No surprise, it’s challenging. Regardless of what some believe, for many legislators, serving as an elected official comes at significant personal cost. Lost


Alaskans don’t need an endless dose of Monkeypox fearmongering
It appears state officials are prepared to inundate Alaskans with news, updates and endless data points on yet another virus, with the mainstream media lapping up press releases and spewing out alarming headlines. This time, we’re going to hear about


OPINION: It’s historically ignorant to say America is anti-Semitic
Recently, one of the active members of the Juneau Jewish Community, let’s call her Rebeca to protect her anonymity, wrote a private e-mail to me, as follows: “Alexander, I enjoy reading your My Turn columns. Your last column, however, ended with a


National Right to Life endorses Palin for Congress
National Right to Life has endorsed Sarah Palin for the Aug. 16 special election to replace the late U.S. Congressman Don Young. “Governor Palin is a champion for unborn children and their mothers,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to


Power to the People: Sen. Shower urges Alaskans to call a Constitutional Convention
In a July 25 talk to Mat-Su residents, State Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) said he has reconsidered his position when it comes to whether Alaskans should call a statewide constitutional convention to protect the Permanent Fund Dividend, reform elections and

