Sitka author blasts Assembly for ‘pretending’ masks protect kids
Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of Brett Wilcox’s Jan. 5 communication to the Sitka School Board. You are victims of geography. Let me explain. In a photo of my granddaughter’s school class, taken a few weeks ago, you can see
Rep. Eastman: Our treatment of the unvaxxed is a ‘national disgrace’
Momentous events in the life of a nation do not arrive because a people are ready for them. By all accounts, Americans weren’t ready when the Cuban Missile Crisis began, when General Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo, or when Japanese planes first appeared
Ridding Anchorage library of transgender child propaganda takes a joint effort
A concerned mom contacted the Alaska Watchman the other day to inform us that the Anchorage Loussac Library was prominently displaying a children’s picture book that promotes transgender fluidity to young kids. The book, “Jack (Not Jackie),” sat atop a
Dunleavy claims new bill tackles ongoing election concerns
To address widespread concerns over election integrity and voter fraud, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer announced, Dec. 28, a sweeping election reform bill to be introduced in the upcoming Legislative Session, starting Jan. 18. Dunleavy noted that
Is the sun setting on American Global Exceptionalism?
Newt Gingrich recently wrote an interesting opinion piece that blasted U.S. foreign policy and our capabilities to meet 21st century security threats. His point was that the U.S. national defense posture as a global superpower is being challenged by
Court says Anchorage women’s shelter can bar gender confused males
Thanks to a federal court order, the Anchorage Assembly cannot require a faith-based women’s shelter to admit biological males who claim to be female. The order upholds the shelter’s right to prevent men from sleeping in close quarters with women who
Plant manager explains Anchorage water fluorination suspension
Mark Cosentino, the general manager of Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, issued a statement on Dec. 17 to explain why Mayor Dave Bronson decided to temporarily suspend adding fluoride to the city’s water supply during an Oct. 1 visit to the Eklutna
Anchorage mayor launches new domestic violence unit
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is launching a special police unit to fight domestic violence. Announced on Dec. 16, the new unit will be led by Monica Elkinton who will serve as Deputy Municipal Prosecutor. The elite unit is comprised of five longtime
Texas goes further than Alaska to defend National Guard from COVID jab
On Dec. 14, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a letter along with four other state governors, requesting that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “reconsider” the mandate that all National Guard members get the COVID shot or face punishment. Two days later,
Juneau residents show scant interest in ‘Systemic Racism’ group
It turns out not many Juneau residents are interested in trying to decipher whether unconscious racism secretly taints various proposed ordinances or policies in Alaska’s capital city. On Dec. 15, the Juneau Assembly was expected to name someone to sit on
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