ANALYSIS: Homer’s mayor race will go to the leftist if voters don’t show up
If Republicans want to elect Jim Anderson as Homer's next mayor, they need to energize Republican voters to turn out and
ACLU asks judge to quickly grant Mat-Su students full access to opposite sex bathrooms
In an effort to give biological girls access to the same bathrooms and as Mat-Su boys (and vice versa), the ACLU of Alaska filed a motion for preliminary injunction in an ongoing lawsuit against a Mat-Su School District policy that require students to use the
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes coercive contraception bill that lacked key pro-life protections
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill on Sept. 4 which would have mandated that insurance providers cover a whole range of contraceptives, including drugs that can cause early abortions to newly conceived babies. Many Republicans in the Alaska Legislature,
EDITORIAL: Why can’t Alaska stop pro-abort midwives from killing unborn babies?
Once again, pro-abortion forces have won the day in Alaska. The latest in a long string of triumphs came on Sept. 4 when Superior Court Judge Josie Garton ruled that a state law restricting who can perform abortions imposed a “substantial burden” on the
OPINION: From whence comes our salvation, amid this 2024 election mess?
The election of 2024 is an accurate reflection of American culture. There are so many cross-currents, so many moments where we yo-yo from hope to despair, and back again, that it is impossible to know what to expect. Donald Trump appears to be actively trying
Sen. Shower: Vote ‘Yes on 2’ to repeal RCV’s voter suppression in Alaska
Polling has consistently shown a majority of Alaskan’s do not like “Ranked Choice Voting” (RCV). For those who don’t know the facts behind its installation in Alaska I’ll provide some insight. A few years ago, billionaires and other lower-48 groups
New poll shows Begich and Peltola in dead heat for Alaska’s U.S. Congressional seat
According to a newly released poll, Republican Nick Begich has pulled into a statistical dead heat in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Conducted by Cygnal Survey, the Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 poll included 400 likely voters. It notes
Fairbanks pro-lifers to observe day of remembrance for aborted babies
In an effort to honor preborn babies who have been killed through abortion, pro-life Alaskans plan to assemble at Sacred Heart Church in Fairbanks on Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. The gathering is part of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, which was
OPINION: Here’s how to inspire God-fearing Alaskans to flood the ballot box
“Electing godly leaders is a duty we have as citizens; it is a sacred responsibility, and it is one of the most practical ways we can love our neighbors.” (From Christians Engaged) As I discussed in a recent podcast interview with Bunni
Oliver Anthony rallies Alaskans with Scripture, grit and downhome country-folk
There’s no telling the last time 5,000-plus Alaskans stood outside to hear the words of Jesus Christ read from The Good Book, but it happened on Sept. 1 when folk-country sensation Oliver Anthony packed the Alaska State Fair for a concert that was part
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