Gay men who engage in risky sex are donating blood after just 3 months
As of last week, the American Red Cross began allowing homosexual men who engage in risky anal sex to donate blood after a 90-day waiting period. The previous deferral period was 12 months. Thanks to newly implemented guidance by the Food and Drug
They’re back: State of Alaska’s online pro-vaccine jab series returns
The State of Alaska, in partnership with UAA, is bringing back its monthly series pushing all things pro-vaccination. Heavily pushed during the Covid outbreak to disseminate the CDC’s pro-vaccination messaging, the ECHO series resumes Aug. 14 with monthly
OPINION: ‘Monkey Trial’ launched the media’s war of science vs. religion
Ninety-eight years ago, the war between science and religion began in American culture in the small Tennessee town of Dayton, labeled “The Bible Belt” by scoffing secular media outlets, whose fictionalized pre-event script of the event was already being
Citizen led committee set to restore accountability in Mat-Su school libraries
The concerted effort to address book controversies in Mat-Su school libraries took a leap forward on Aug. 2 with the school board approving members to serve on a citizens’ library advisory committee. The board also voted to enact a new library policy
Mat-Su School Board set to curtail sexual content and social activism in school libraries
As part of an ongoing overhaul of policies intended to boost parental rights, curtail teacher activism, reign in explicit sex education and restrict the use of LGBTQ pronouns in public schools, the Mat-Su School Board is set to vote on a new library policy at
Mat-Su School Board to choose citizens for new library committee
In an effort to address widespread controversy over sexually charged books in school libraries, the Mat-Su School Board is set to vote on seven people who have been nominated to serve on the newly formed Library Citizens Advisory Committee. The school board
Alaska education board delays vote to ban biological males from girls high school sports
After receiving more than 1,300 written comments and listening to more than two and a half hours of public testimony, the Alaska State Board of Education chose to delay making a final decision on whether to ban gender-confused biological males from
AK school administrators claim it’s unfair to ban males from competing as high school girls
The premier organization that provides leadership, training and activism for many public-school superintendents and principals across Alaska wants the state to allow gender-confused biological males to compete as girls. Executive Director of the Alaska
Dept. of Corrections withdraws ban on Catholic masses in Alaska prisons
After considerable public outcry, the Alaska Department of Corrections has rescinded a policy that had effectively banned the celebration of Catholic mass in state prisons for the past month. “Alaska Department of Corrections acknowledges the recent concern
Interim policy bans Catholic mass in Alaska prisons
In what may well be a violation of the First Amendment, Alaska inmates are currently unable to participate in Catholic masses thanks to a new policy from the state corrections department, which effectively bans the use of sacramental altar wine in the
The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting.
Our reports look to inform and equip Alaskans to effectively engage the culture for the common good. Please keep your comments respectful.
NEWS TIPS
SUPPORT
© Copyright 2025 - Alaska Watchman • All Rights Reserved