Lawsuit filed to save historic home of Alaska flag
The non-profit Friends of Jesse Lee Home filed suit against the City of Seward in superior court, charging the home rule city with inverse condemnation, bad faith, and unfair dealing in its decision to demolish the historic home of the Alaska State flag. The
Alaska’s Catholic hospital offers transgender hormones
Alaska’s flagship Catholic hospital, which claims to operate in accord with Catholic ethical guidelines, offers powerful hormones to assist Alaskans in “transitioning” to the opposite sex. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage openly advertises
Alaska’s judge selection is ‘shrouded in secrecy’
The upcoming November elections are among the most consequential in American history. The outcome may well determine whether the American experiment continues or dies. In Alaska, there are state elections that are also of the highest importance for democracy
Assemblyman Constant derides Anchorage as a racist city
Anchorage is a city in which racism and disrespect are baked into the community, according to Anchorage Assemblyman Christopher Constant. Speaking Aug. 31 at the first Assembly meeting open to the public in more than a month, Constant used his closing
Anchorage Assembly opens meetings but threatens public to comply with mandates
After a month of banning residents from attending Anchorage Assembly meetings in person, Assembly Chair Felix Rivera announced on Aug. 31 that the chambers will be reopened to the public but only under strict conditions that include compulsory facemasks and
Upsets & surprises: The stage is set for Alaska’s general election
All ballots are counted in Alaska’s primary election and the stage is now set for the general in November. This will include strong conservative newcomers vying to reshape the State Senate and House. It also appears that 24-term winner Rep. Don Young may be
Alaska’s pro-life identity crisis can and must end – here’s how
The blueprint for healing Alaska’s pro-life divide is contained in two chapters of a brief work by the late Dr. Charles Rice, who was a pivotal national figure in the pro-life movement for decades. “No Exception: A Pro-Life Imperative” identifies the
Conservative challengers surge ahead in Alaska primary races
If the unofficial results are any indication, Alaskans appear highly motivated to reshape the State Legislature. With 99.5% of precincts reporting in the state’s primary election it looks as if the State Senate and House may have strong conservative
OPINION: Alaska Right to Life’s ‘all or nothing approach’ is ineffective
Editor’s note: In an effort to help clarify the ongoing disagreement about the direction of the pro-life movement in Alaska, we asked Jim Minnery, of Alaska Family Action, and Pat Martin, of Alaska Right to Life, to explain why their organizations are at
OPINION: Alaska Family Council fails to protect all unborn life
Editor’s note: In an effort to help clarify the ongoing disagreement about the direction of the pro-life movement in Alaska, we asked Pat Martin, of Alaska Right to Life, and Jim Minnery, of Alaska Family Action to explain why their organizations are at
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