No, paying the statutory PFD is not a socialist giveaway – it belongs to Alaskans
Tim Bradner, an otherwise reasonable person, made a couple outrageous statements is his recent column published in the Anchorage Daily News. It caught my eye because it questioned how good conservatives (and I count myself as one) could support a socialist
ADN’s attempt to rebut Watchman COVID story illustrates why we exist
For nearly a year now, the State of Alaska – aided by the Anchorage Daily News and the rest of Alaska’s mainstream press corps – has sounded the daily alarm on COVID case counts, death totals, infection rates, hospitalizations, hospital bed capacity,
Dunleavy calls for $5K PFD, gambling, homeschool support and energy independence
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said 2020 was an eye opener on many levels and should spur Alaska to change the way it approaches homeschooling, taxes, gambling and energy independence. Dunleavy’s Jan. 28 State of the State address began with a recap of how COVID has
Who could be against school choice in Alaska?
Alaskans love choice and have lots to celebrate with the many publicly funded schooling options available for our children. We can choose standard public school or various specialized schools. We can accept state funding to join a homeschool charter program
Why doesn’t Alaska report on adverse reactions to COVID vaccine?
After two widely reported anaphylactic reactions within the first few days of rolling out the COVID vaccine, there has been little information from the State of Alaska about the number of negative responses to the vaccine. State health officials have
Assembly looks to enshrine mandatory masks in Anchorage code
Several Anchorage Assembly members want to permanently enshrine the mandatory wearing of facemasks in city code. Assembly members Meg Zaletel, Suzanne LaFrance and John Weddleton plan to bring forward the proposal at the Jan. 26 Assembly meeting. The
Gov. Dunleavy recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation on Jan. 18 in hornor of the national holiday commemorating the legacy of Rev. Martin Luthar King, Jr. and his prominent role as a civil rights leader. In addition to his powerful work as a tireless and nonviolent
Will the muni tank its defense of Anchorage’s right to recall Assemblyman Rivera?
It wasn’t easy, but after braving bitter cold temperatures, and driving wind, rain and snow an army of 300 signature gatherers succeeded in compiling 5,000 plus names of Anchorage residents who want to recall Assembly Chair Felix Rivera. All this was
Anchorage candidates can file for mayor or school board starting Jan. 15
Anchorage residents who aim to run for mayor or school board can officially file for office on Friday, Jan. 15. The April 6 election will include the selection of a new mayor, four school board members and various Service Area Board of Supervisor seats.
ANALYSIS: Is the Pfizer COVID vaccine morally licit?
Is it ever morally permissible to use a vaccine tested or originated with fetal cells obtained from an abortion? The Pfizer vaccine, now available in Alaska, used such cells for testing. Natural Law recognizes three components of any moral action: The
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