Flawed judge selection process disenfranchises Alaskans
The way Alaska selects judges is touted by supporters as devoid of any significant problems and the best vehicle for ensuring judicial excellence. Despite this fulsome praise, dissatisfaction simmers with the “Missouri Plan” appointment system the Alaska
Report: Higher state spending on public universities doesn’t mean more graduates
When it comes to funding public universities, Alaska has historically been among the top spending states with regards to the proportion taken from personal income. While Alaska has been rolling back state funds in recent years, it was still the ninth highest
Fairbanks culture wars prove local elections will matter in 2020
While we enjoy our holiday season, celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, let’s remember the disaster that hit us in Fairbanks last year. It really brings to mind the need to pray for our state and communities, and the need to be involved in electing
TAKING ACTION: Special Olympics plunge/ Assisting sex trafficking victims
The following news briefs are aimed at alerting Alaskans to several ways they can make a positive difference for the common good here in Alaska. POLAR PLUNGE TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS The 11th Annual Special Olympics Alaska Polar Plunge is expected to draw
EVENTS: Ways to engage Alaska’s culture for the common good
The following events provide Alaskans with opportunities to engage the wider culture for the common good. Email editor@alaskawatchman.com to send us news about events that are open to the public. ‘OUR FATHER’ PRAYER IS ANSWER TO IDENTITY CRISIS In a
Dunleavy urged to end all state-funding for abortion
A group of pro-life Alaskans will meet with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to ask him to end all state reimbursements for abortions. Alaska Right to Life leaders plan to urge the governor to refuse to follow what it considers to be an unconstitutional
Alaska youth equipped to defend faith, engage society
A new generation of culturally and politically minded young Alaskans are preparing to bring a Christian worldview to the pressing issues of their day. For the past 15 years TeenPact has gathered Alaskan youth to strengthen their bond with Christ while
Foster ‘brave conversations’ over the holidays
Are you looking forward to sitting down with family members this year in our ever more polarized political climate? What will you do when your brother brings up that topic? Are you the type to quickly change the subject and pull out a Christmas movie so
Fairbanks School District gets pushback on LGBTQ curriculum
A group working on a curriculum overhaul that would expose students in Fairbanks to controversial sexual ideologies in English and social studies classes held a meeting on Nov. 7. A significant part of the discussion centered on pushback the Fairbanks North
Parent adviser sought as Fairbanks weighs adding LGBTQ curriculum
In preparation to launch a curriculum overhaul that would expose Fairbanks students to radical sexual ideologies in English and social studies, the Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking to add a parent member to its Curriculum Advisory Committee. The
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