In surprise move, Alaskan Independence Party elects John Howe to replace chairman Bob Bird
On April 13, a small group of party leaders voted to replace Bird with longtime member John Wayne Howe. The vote occurred during the party’s annual convention in
ANALYSIS: Claiming a ‘right’ to education was disastrous for Alaska and the nation
The public education system is nakedly exposed to influences which conflict with our Republic’s most fundamental values and traditions. Allowing it to remain unaddressed threatens permanent damage to families, the future of our republic, and without them,
OPINION: A lesson on plagiarism and fabrication
Plagiarism is the representation of another person’s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one’s own original work. Indeed, it is a shameful and unprofessional intellectual practice; just like stealing someone else’s property. In my opinion,
AUTHENTIC ALASKAN WOMEN (Part 4): Sherrie Laurie brings Christ’s love to Alaska’s most vulnerable, abused women
Sherrie Laurie was a FedEx pilot for 20 years before she felt called by God to face her fears and embark on a journey that would ultimately lead her to encounter, and love, some of the most vulnerable, neglected and abused women in
OPINION: Truth and accuracy must be journalistic cornerstones in debating Israel-Gaza war
When individuals contribute their opinions to newspapers, journals or other forms of media, and their work is accepted for publication, they participate in the journalistic tradition, and fact, truth, accuracy, and objectivity are cornerstones of journalism
OPINION: Alaska shouldn’t expect God’s blessing while persecuting the defenseless
In modern times, our state government persecutes innocent people and shows no interest in correcting its mistakes. Thomas Jack Jr., an innocent man never tried by a jury of his peers and denied a fair trial, has been robbed of his freedom for the last 14
Will conservative voters turn the tide in what could be a sea change election in Anchorage?
Do Anchorage voters want a Planned Parenthood-endorsed, far-left activist at the helm of the mayor’s office? Do they want to pay $5 million for glorified port-a-potties? Are they on board with throwing $63 million at their rapidly shrinking and academically
Authentic Alaskan Women (Part 3): Leading midwife places God, husband & 14 kids above unique career
Authentic Alaskan Women (Part 3): Leading midwife places God, husband & 14 kids above unique
OPINON: It’s time for Mat-Su parents to back ordinance that reins in radicalized librarians
OPINON: It’s time for Mat-Su parents to back ordinance that reigns in radicalized
Israel/Gaza: A response to Dixie Belcher’s historically-flawed Juneau Empire article
Dixie Belcher’s article titled “Palestinian residents are helpless victims in attacks made by leaders” was published in Juneau Empire on February 26, 2024. It is a perfect and unfortunate example of how historic events and factual truth could be
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