Population forecast: Aging Alaska to have fewer children in coming years
The State of Alaska just released a report titled “Alaska Population Projections: 2021-2050,” which predicts that state population will slightly increase over the next three decades, but the population will also age rapidly and include far less children.
Alaska’s leading political figures weigh in on landmark abortion ruling
Most of the top political figures across Alaska issued statements after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 24 to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalized the killing of the unborn across the nation. The court’s ruling will return the
Glen Biegel: Are you pro-life? Am I? Is Palin? Is Begich? – let’s untangle this
After I endorsed Nick Begich, I received a panicked call from a relative. “Nick is not pro-life! People are saying YOU aren’t pro-life!” Let’s discuss the special election to replace the late Congressman Don Young by answering these
Fred Meyer’s parent company, pulls 2nd Amendment koozies from stores
After receiving a complaint via Twitter, Kroger, the parent company of many national retail outlets in Alaska and around the nation vowed pull pro-Second Amendment drink holders from many of its stores in the lower-48 and possibly nationwide. Kroger owns a
Supreme Court decision on religious schools may impact Alaska homeschool program
In what many are praising as a victory for religious schools across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 21 that the State of Maine was unlawfully discriminating against religious schools by barring them from participating in a tuition aid program
Kelly Tshibaka makes pro-life & pro-family pledge to Alaskans
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka, who is running to unseat pro-abortion incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski, released a series of pro-life and pro-family promises to Alaskans on June 20. The seven-part pledge addresses abortion, marriage, adoption,
U.S. military uses taxpayer dollars to push LGBTQ ‘Pride’ in Alaska
Nearly every single military entity dedicated to protecting Alaska and the nation as a whole is using taxpayer resources to push acceptance of LGBTQ lifestyles and sexual identities during the month of June. Federal entities in Alaska that are actively
Still no word on whether Supreme Court will reverse Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a new round of rulings on June 13, but no final decision has come on whether it will overturn Roe v. Wade and allow each state to restrict or ban abortions as they see fit. A large police force was gathered outside the court on
After failed plot to rebrand Colony Days, event returns to Palmer June 10-12
Following a highly controversial and ultimately failed attempt to change the name of “Colony Days” to the “Braided River Festival,” the 86-year-old celebration of the historic roots of Palmer is back this weekend with activities kicking off Friday.
Supreme Court Watch: Landmark abortion ruling expected in coming days
With the fate of Roe v. Wade still in the balance, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue its ruling on a landmark case in the coming days. Many court watchers thought the high court would rule on abortion today, but that much-anticipated decision has not yet
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