Planned Parenthood claims abortion is a ‘religious value’
In an effort to drum up religious support for continuing elective abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Planned Parenthood’s clergy board is calling on “people of faith to speak out in this moment of crisis and affirm that access to abortion care is a
Governor asks God to protect and guide Alaskans during pandemic
Gov. Mike Dunleavy offered prayers for the protection and deliverance of Alaska from what he called the “invisible menace” of the coronavirus. His April 10 live-streamed Day of Prayer and Hope included more than 30 pastors and religious leaders from
Anchorage posts liberal group’s voter guide on city website
The Municipality of Anchorage has partnered with a left-leaning political activist group to inform voters about candidates and ballot initiatives in the April 7 election. The mail-in election is currently underway. The city’s website includes a “Ballot
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,
Coronavirus presents challenge for Alaska Watchman
Small businesses across Alaska face unprecedented challenges to stay afloat amid mass closures of restaurants, small businesses and public accommodations. The Watchman has also taken a difficult hit as Alaskans understandably prioritize care for family,
State of Alaska considers paying for transgender hormones
As the result of federal litigation, the Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services is considering a change to its regulations, which would allow the state to begin providing public funding for powerful hormonal therapy and other non-surgical procedures
Judgeship opening in Fairbanks
There’s an opening for a judge in the Fairbanks District Court. The Alaska Judicial Council is taking applications for the post due to the upcoming retirement of Judge Patrick Hammers. Those interested can apply online here. Completed applications must be
Proposed bill would foist ‘LGBTQ Pride Month’ on all Alaskans
While many elected officials are preparing for the pivotal challenge of Alaska Legislature to address the state’s mounting fiscal crisis, Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, an Anchorage Democrat, wants to set aside time to convince colleagues that celebrating LGBTQ
Alaska’s lone pro-life Supreme Court Justice to retire
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Craig Stowers, the only sitting member of Alaska high court who consistently upheld pro-life laws, will step down June 1. He was the sole dissenting opinion in several high-profile cases dealing with abortion. Most recently he
‘Dubious’ 14th Amendment opened door for abortion activists
In part I of this series on Roe v Wade we explored the false notion that the supreme court – on either the federal or state level – has the constitutional power to negate or cancel statutory laws that are passed by the legislature and signed into law by
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