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
Want to offer an opinion on who should be Alaska’s next Supreme Court justice?
The small but extremely powerful seven-member Alaska Judicial Council will hold a public hearing on May 24, at noon, to let the public offer non-binding opinions regarding the worthiness of applicants for the Alaska Supreme Court vacancy. These are
Schools should instill an appreciation of history, facts and the role of beauty
Today, our schools, and society at large, should be discussing essential social concepts that provide a background, foundation and historic context of the landscape in our country. I would like to address three imperative concepts: appreciation of history;
Delta Air Lines demands all new hires submit to COVID shot
Delta Air Lines, which has expanded its presence in Alaska this summer, announced that it is mandating that all new employees submit to the COVID shot. The order went into effect on May 17 and will impact any newly hired employees. According to the Delta’s
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
5.17 > Shooting up our Kids
Alaska’s government vaccine enthusiasts are pulling out all stops to pressure parents into letting them jab children with the experimental Pfizer COVID shot. On May 10, the FDA expanded emergency use authorization of the Pfizer shot for children ages 12 and
The specter of Catholic schism should trouble us all
One need not be a Catholic to understand that the world’s largest religion is in crisis – like just about every other institution from medicine, education, government, unions, political parties, private organizations, etc. Whether you love, hate or are
This woke identity nightmare is eating America from within
Setting aside religious, ethnic, racial and social differences to achieve a greater good was once considered an American hallmark and the envy and wonder of the Old World. Creating the “American Melting Pot” wasn’t without colossal struggle and
Bronson beginning to talk like the winner in Anchorage mayoral runoff
Dave Bronson’s gradually-expanding lead has now grown to 1,116 votes over his hard-left opponent Forrest Dunbar in the race to become Anchorage’s next mayor. The latest numbers released by the Anchorage election center shows Bronson with 44,076 votes
In easing restrictions, Juneau insists the non-vaxxed stay masked
Juneau residents deemed “fully vaccinated” for COVID will be granted special privileges not afforded to the non-vaxxed. Those who have received COVID shots can now remove masks in most settings, according to revised mandates for the region. “If you are
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