Want to be understood in the US? Cultural nuance is key
Cross–cultural communication requires knowing how different groups communicate with each other. Studying languages helps us grasp what people and societies have in common, which helps develop a critical awareness of social
OPINION: Why won’t Dunleavy and his AG meet with Alaska mayors to tackle judicial corruption?
There is absolutely no legitimate reason for the governor and AG to not meet with two borough mayors wishing to discuss evidence that Alaska’s judge investigator is falsifying investigations to keep corrupt judges on the bench; and that a deputy AG is
Gov. Dunleavy: Alaska’s traditional public schools are failing too many of our children
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth: Alaska’s traditional public education system is failing too many of our children. State assessment data and national rankings reflect this reality. Alaskan parents, both in rural and urban
OPINION: WWII altered the U.S. diet, and we grew larger
Post-World War II changes in food production, supply and dietary guidelines were significantly influenced by wartime rationing, technological advancements and changing consumer
Clearing the Air: Will Alaska’s Senators serve Alaskans or PBS and NPR?
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have until July 18 to vote to cut $1.1 billion in taxpayer money from the left-wing media outlets PBS and
Glen Biegel: The left’s Medicaid-war on able-bodied work is a push for idleness
The left has declared war on those who would place work or service requirements on able-bodied recipients
U.S. Supremes agree to hear case that could impact girls’ sports in Alaska
The case could have ramifications for Alaska, where current state regulations protect girls’ sports by requiring that participants in all-girl competitions be biologically
OPINION: LGBTQ ‘Pride’ on central Kenai Peninsula is on life support
The organized and concerted "Pride" movement of the central Kenai Peninsula has never been a local, organically grown movement, but one orchestrated and funded by national and state operatives tied to the liberal Democratic Party
Half of Alaskans favor prayer in public schools
In Alaska, 49% of respondents favored allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus by name, while 50% opposed the idea. Nationwide, 52% of respondents favored school prayers and 46% opposed
Anchorage Assembly to consider jail time, fines for illegal encampments
Amid a growing crisis of sprawling and often crime-riddled homeless camps in city parks and neighborhoods, the Anchorage Assembly is set to consider a new ordinance that would punish unauthorized encampments with up to six months in jail and up to $2,000 in
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