Alaska workshops to equip future conservatives for political office
In an effort to mobilize and train future conservative political candidates in Alaska, three workshops will occur in Palmer, Fairbanks and Soldotna next week. Hosted by Alaska Family Council, the events feature speakers from the Leadership Institute, a
Upcoming Alaska rallies to celebrate freedom, constitutional rights
Two upcoming rallies in Southcentral Alaska aim to promote freedom, celebrate patriots and empower Alaskans to defend their constitutional rights. The first – a rolling rally in honor of patriots – is set for Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will
Black Lives Matter founder: ‘We are trained Marxists’
Patrisse Cullors, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter openly admits that the founders of the organization are Marxists. In a video clip (start at the 5:50 mark) from a 2015 interview, Cullors addresses a concern that her organization seems to lack a
Palmer police chief retains job after criticizing Black Lives Matter
Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton has returned to work following a full review by City Manager John Moosey. Shelton was placed on administrative leave last month after personal Facebook comments from 2018 were widely circulated in which he called the Black
Marxists to unleash “Queer Wrath” in Anchorage
In its ongoing attempt to harness outrage over the death of George Floyd to advance progressive social issues, the Anchorage chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation is organizing another march through Anchorage. This time the theme is “Queer
Taking action: Ways to work for Alaska’s common good
This list of events is provided to give Alaskans some concrete ways to celebrate their faith, assist neighbors in need and work for Alaska’s common good. To add an event to this list, please send us an email at editor@alaskawatchman.com. LIVE OUTDOOR
State backs group advocating for radical LGBTQ ideology in schools
Alaska educators are being encouraged to adopt a new educational model that claims to be more child centered. Coined “Whole Child,” the model was developed by ASCD, an educational reform group that aims to transform schools by encouraging them to focus
Igniting ‘brave conversations’ in an era of ‘safe spaces’
Leigh Sloan is a compact force, like a substitute teacher underestimated by her students until it’s too late. Being able to capture the attention of a crowd comes naturally to Sloan, whose father was a Hollywood recording engineer. A teacher by trade and
Rejecting state funds allows Anchorage homeless shelter to boldly share the Gospel
It was September, dark enough already for the northern lights to illuminate the tent where Daniel Bates was living in the margins of Fairbanks. The weather was bleak, his life was bleak, and no amount of alcohol was numbing the bitterness of either.
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