Anti-homeschool doctor who leads Alaska child abuse clinic faces claims of bullying, erroneous diagnosis
Parental rights advocates in Alaska had reason for concerned when Providence Hospital hired Dr. Barbara Knox as the medical director of Alaska CARES, an Anchorage clinic that helps coordinate investigations of suspected child abuse. Just four months before
Legislators to hear from Alaskans impacted by vax mandates, treatment denial and more
A group of six Alaska legislators is hosting a listening session on Monday, Nov. 22, in Anchorage to hear from area residents who have been adversely impacted by Covid policies and coercive mandates. Senators Lora Rienbold and Roger Holland will be on hand,
Pornographic ‘Gender Queer’ book pulled from Anchorage School District
After public outcry over a sexually explicit and pornographic novel, “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” the Anchorage School District has decided to remove the book from circulation. A Nov. 15 message from Anchorage School District Superintendent Deena Bishop said
Recall effort begins for Palmer City Council members who allegedly violated open meetings
A citizen-led recall effort is currently underway to remove three left-leaning Palmer City Council members after a city investigation found they likely violated Alaska law prohibiting elected officials from meeting in quorum to privately discuss matters which
Young jokes with Biden just before president signs $1.2 trillion leftist bill
Rep. Don Young appeared to be having a grand old time with President Joe Biden just moments before the president signed the $1.2 Trillion infrastructure bill at a photo-op signing ceremony on Nov. 15. Young’s office sent out a photo showing Young and Biden
Will more funding and extended hours really improve Anchorage schools?
The Anchorage School District’s mission – “Educating All Students for Success in Life” – has proven illusive. Annual math and reading scores continue to languish with nearly 57% of students performing below proficiency in English and 63%
Tonight: Alaskans mobilize to fight for parental rights in schools
An article in the Washington Post recently made this bold statement, “Parents claim they have the right to shape their kids’ school curriculum. They do not.” The October article asserts that the current movement of citizens pushing for parental rights
Anchorage man videos children screaming, resisting vax at school clinic
Anchorage political activist and self-proclaimed citizen journalist Dustin Dardin walked into an Anchorage School District Covid vaccine clinic on Nov. 6 to record a disturbing scene. The 49 second video posted to Facebook reveals at least one child
Former sex-ed teacher says deceptive material harms kids
As a former so-called “comprehensive” sex-education teacher, I have come to understand that there are two major hindrances for young people in the area of sexual decision making. First, youth lack an appreciation of their intrinsic
Mat-Su election results: Edna DeVries is new borough mayor as conservatives sweep
If preliminary results from the Nov. 2 election are any indication, the Mat-Su Borough remains a bastion of conservativism in Alaska. With 2,800 absentee and questioned ballots still left to count, Palmer Mayor Edna DeVries was far outpacing former Borough
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