Gov. Dunleavy: Leading lawmakers ‘don’t seem to care’ about Alaska’s failing schools
As the Alaska Legislature gathered in Juneau on Aug. 2 for a special session focused on public education reform and increasing Alaska’s food production and security, there were reports that legislative leadership would gavel in to hold two veto override
Alaskans rejoice as former Fairbanks priest is saved from Islamic terrorists
A former Alaska priest, Fr. Alphonsus Afina, has been rescued from the hands of violent Islamic terrorists in his home country of
Full Court Press: Recent rulings pave way for Alaska to defend faith, family & life
These historic rulings have paved the way for taking back ground right here in Alaska. But we need help to keep
Want to be understood in the US? Cultural nuance is key
Cross–cultural communication requires knowing how different groups communicate with each other. Studying languages helps us grasp what people and societies have in common, which helps develop a critical awareness of social
Angry Tanana Fair official urges LGBTQ activists to pressure board in aftermath of nixed drag show
A disgruntled senior staff member at Tanana Valley State Fair is upset with the board’s decision to cancel a divisive LGBTQ drag queen show that had been planned for this year’s fair near
Gov. Dunleavy: Alaska’s traditional public schools are failing too many of our children
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth: Alaska’s traditional public education system is failing too many of our children. State assessment data and national rankings reflect this reality. Alaskan parents, both in rural and urban
Alaska Dept. of Law creates process for citizens to request grand jury investigations
After years of controversy surrounding what many view as systemic violations of citizen grand jury rights, the Alaska Dept. of Law (DOL) announced that residents now have a more accessible and transparent process to request that an investigative grand jury
Half of Alaskans favor prayer in public schools
In Alaska, 49% of respondents favored allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus by name, while 50% opposed the idea. Nationwide, 52% of respondents favored school prayers and 46% opposed
Anchorage Pride parade head says LBGTQ activists are ‘prepared to fight’
The June 28 Anchorage Pride parade, in which hardened LGBTQ activists flaunt myriad sexual identities and personal preferences through downtown, is expected to be much more of a politicized march against those who dare to oppose the increasingly controversial
Taking Back Alaska Series: Medicaid & Health Bureaucracy Reform
Alaska’s health care system is broken - not because of a lack of funding, but because of systemic inefficiency, administrative bloat, and policy misalignment.
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