Kenai School Board to vote on plan to punish perceived discrimination, including non-verbal
The Kenai School Board is set to vote on a set of new policies aimed at expanding the district’s power to clamp down on what it deems to be instances of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. At the upcoming July 12 meeting, school board
Juneau pro-police group struggling to put together float for July 4th parade
A group of Juneau residents who support law enforcement are having a difficult time organizing area residents to participate in the city’s July 4th Independence Day parade. In the wake of anti-police demonstration around the nation last year, Juneau Backs
Alaska Natives to protest Drag Queen story hour at AK Native Heritage Center
A protest is planned for Saturday, June 26, outside the Alaska Native Heritage Center near Anchorage, which is hosting a drag queen event for young children. The protest, which runs 5:30-7 p.m., is being organized by local Alaska Natives who disagree with the
Report: America’s traditional views on marriage & sex are devolving fast
A new Gallup report reveals that Americans are increasingly rejecting traditional views regarding sex and marriage. The recent Gallup study focused on six behaviors related directly to sexual practices and marriage. It found that Americans are more likely to
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
Anchorage ordinance would restrict parent’s rights to discipline children
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson wants to change Anchorage law to make it much easier for the city prosecute parents whom government officials believe have caused or permitted a child to be physically injured. On June 8, the Anchorage Assembly will hold a
Kenai School Board’s plan to ban discrimination may impact free speech, girls’ sports, more
The Kenai School Board is considering a litany of new policies to empower the district in clamping down on what it considers to be instances of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. A slew of such ordinances will be introduced at the
Senate rejects Sullivan’s attempt to protect academic freedom, religious liberty in universities
If the U.S. Senate is going to dump billions of taxpayer dollars into American universities, Sen. Dan Sullivan wanted some assurances that these schools will uphold the First Amendment. On May 26, Sullivan offered an amendment to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s
Recalling how the Cold War and Duke Ellington impacted the Soviet Union
The post-war history of Soviet–American relations, seen from an American perspective, can be summarized as a series of Cold War cycles. The first cycle (1945–55) might be called the Truman–Stalin duel. This period coincided with the division of Germany
Gov. Dunleavy pushes COVID shots for Alaska kids, but he remains un-vaxxed
While inundating Alaskans with pro-vaccine messaging via radio, television, social media and targeted flyers, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has never once rolled up his own sleeves to receive the experimental COVID shot. From the beginning, the governor has walked a
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