Ketchikan City council deems teen sex book ‘pervasively vulgar’ and ‘unsuitable’ for library’s youth section
Two weeks after narrowly voting to keep a graphic teen sex book in the youth section of the local library, the Ketchikan City Council voted 4-3 to override the head librarian and move the book to the adult section. In their July 6 vote the majority of the
Juneau teaches kids how to weave AK Native-styled ‘Pride Robes’ to promote LGBTQ identity
In what some may consider an inappropriate use of traditional Alaska Native culture to push the LGBTQ agenda, the City and Borough of Juneau is encouraging area children to sign up for a year-long program that teaches them how to weave woolen Native-styled
America continues to have historically low faith in major institutions
Trust in America’s largest governmental, religious, educational, medical and educational institutions continues to languish at or near historic lows, according to the latest findings from Gallup. “Americans’ confidence in institutions in 2023 represents
EDITORIAL: Why is Alaska’s chief federal prosecutor concerned about ‘non-criminal acts’?
There are many problems associated with “hate crime” laws, but a primary concern is that such legislation often allows prosecutors and judges to cite a person’s religious or moral views to increase sentencing, after an objective crime has already been
Former Alaska judge charged with felony perjury in packed Kenai courthouse
On June 23, former Alaska District Judge Margaret Murphy pleaded “not guilty” to a class B felony perjury charge during her arraignment in the crowded Kenai Courthouse. If convicted she faces up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to $100,000. Murphy
Anchorage pro-lifers invited to 40-minute vigil to mark one-year anniversary of Roe’s demise
Anchorage pro-life advocates are invited to 40-minute prayer vigil on June 24 to mark the one year anniversary of Roe's
Ketchikan library’s refusal to move teen sex book prompts special city council meeting on June 22
Ketchikan library’s refusal to move teen sex book prompts special city council meeting on June
Juneau planning a publicly funded ‘Transgender Town Hall’
The City and Borough of Juneau plans to host its first-ever “Transgender Town Hall” in September.
Emails show Alaska librarians plotting to keep explicit teen sex book in Palmer library
Internal emails show Alaska librarians plotting to thwart Mat-Su opposition to youth sex book, "Let's Talk About
OPINION: Abuse survivor urges Alaskans to protect kids from sexualization
OPINION: Abuse survivor urges Alaskans to protect kids from
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