
Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers in Alaska
Below is a listing of pro-life pregnancy centers across Alaska. These centers provide accurate pregnancy information, free ultrasounds, baby supplies, parenting classes and many other resources for pregnant women. ANCHORAGE Community Pregnancy Center 4231


ACLU allowed to proceed with lawsuit against governor over court budget cuts
An ACLU lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to veto $334,700 from the state court system’s budget has been approved to move forward. Anchorage Superior Court judge Jennifer Henderson’s Dec. 12 ruling did not comment on the merits of the suit,


Judicial overstep in 1800s set stage for Roe v. Wade
As the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches next month, many remain unaware of what made this decision such an outrage. For the moment, let’s skip over the blood of the unborn and the broken mothers and families, and investigate why Roe is utterly


Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’
A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general


Small Alaska town goes big to celebrate ‘birth of Jesus’
These Alaskans aren’t shy about celebrating Christmas. Every year the historic farming town of Palmer sets aside a large chunk of time and resources to celebrate the Nativity of Christ. For three full days Christmas literally takes over the town of


Film shows how college ‘Safe Spaces’ are really a ban on free speech
Benjamin Franklin, wrote that “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government: When this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved.” Last night, I had the pleasure of watching “No Safe Spaces,” a wonderfully


Women fight Alaska sex trafficking with faith, personal mentorship
While it is hard to quantify the number of human sex trafficking victims because the crime is inherently underground, the International Labor Organization estimates there are 4.8 million sex trafficking victims globally – 99% are women and girls. Alaska


Anchorage Assembly allows weed shop to open next to homeless shelter church
The Anchorage Assembly held a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, where it approved a business license for a new marijuana shop to open just 55 feet from a faith-based outreach that operates as a church and homeless shelter. Hope Center serves some of the


NEWS & NOTES: Ways to make a difference in Alaska
The following news briefs and events offer ideas for how Alaskans can make a positive difference for the common good. If you know of events we should include, please email the time, date and brief explanation to editor@alaskawatchman.com. GOVERNOR HOSTING


How Alaska’s pro-lifers can unite to end abortion
Alaska remains one of the most pro-abortion states in the country with virtually no protections for unborn babies. Despite numerous bills passed by the Alaska Legislature and signed into law by various state governors, Alaska’s courts have blocked

