Alaska Policy Forum blasts Legislature’s ‘oversized and irresponsible’ state budget
The state budget approved by the State Legislature on June 16 is irresponsible, oversized and unsustainable, according to the nonpartisan think tank Alaska Policy Forum (APF). The nonprofit group, which monitors fiscal and policy issues, released a scathing
6.17 > On Fatherhood
America is home to nearly 120 million adult men. They come from every conceivable background. In large part, they construct our roads, build our cities, fight fires and enforce the laws of the land. They work in business, law, education and the halls of
AK Family Council praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious liberty
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that every child in need of a forever home deserves the chance to be adopted or cared for by a foster family. That’s what it means to keep kids first. The decision in Fulton v. City of
Kenai schools ditch masks for summer sessions
There will be no mandatory face coverings for students and staff participating in summer school programs in the Kenai School District. A letter from Acting Superintendent Clayton Holland addressed to the community states that as of June 14 schools will be
Opinions on Critical Race Theory & white privilege from Alaska and the world
I want to share my correspondence from various people around the world who expressed their feelings, voices and beliefs about the concept of “white privilege,” “systemic racism” and “critical race theory” in our country. I have deleted the names
Outgoing acting mayor aims to give $8.8M to 5 Anchorage groups for services ‘related to COVID’
In one of her final acts before relinquishing the title of “acting mayor,” Austin Quinn-Davidson has asked the Anchorage Assembly to approve nearly $8.8 million in federal grants to a handful of non-profits for services “related to COVID.” The money
Juneau imposes Independence Day mask mandates on the unvaccinated
As Alaska’s State Capital prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the City and Borough of Juneau has issued a “reminder” that anyone who has declined the experimental COVID shot must wear a face mask at public Fourth of July festivities. This includes
Kenai to hold public hearing on ordinance to secure public confidence in borough elections
In order to ensure greater public confidence in local elections, Kenai Borough Assemblyman Jesse Bjorkman has introduced an ordinance, which is up for a public hearing on June 15. It addresses multiple issues regarding election integrity. The main changes
Melting Pot vs. Multiculturalism: What really causes cultural dysfunction in America today?
The charges of white privilege, systemic racism and critical race theories are tearing our country apart and far from a reality. As a result, many in our country blame multiculturalism as a main cause and source of these three dysfunctional
Old fashioned tent revival headed to Anchorage this summer
A six-week tent revival will kick off in Anchorage this week with nightly worship, prayer and preaching. The interdenominational gatherings will run from June 18 to July 25, starting 6 p.m. nightly under the theme of “Fanning the Flames of Revival.”
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