OPINION: Failure to harvest Alaska timber degrades both forest and economy
Walking away from our forests or closing more mills is the worst possible outcome for communities and the environment. Managing them responsibly through sound policy and collaboration is not radical. It is practical, balanced, long overdue and I look forward
OPINION: It’s time for Alaskans to protest Sen. Sullivan’s failure to protect the unborn
OPINION: It’s time for Alaskans to protest Sen. Sullivan’s failure to protect the
Anchorage protesters call Trump a racist while promoting liberal political aims
At one point during the Sept. 7 Black Lives Matter protest in Anchorage a local pastor took to the stage and denounced anyone who challenged the legitimacy of the movement as being opposed to Christ’s efforts to assist the marginalized. “If you speak out
It’s time to reclaim some of our pre-Y2K life
I came across a blank postcard the other day, turned it over a few times, and resolved to do something for the first time in many years. It’s no big deal. I used to send these to friends and relatives regularly. It seems like just yesterday. Then again,
OPINION: Conservative Red Wave may transform Homer City Council on Oct. 7
There will be statewide borough elections held on October 7th, and Homer voters will have the chance to flip the city council from a liberal majority to a conservative one. This is an opportunity that doesn’t come along very often, but could very well
Lawsuit attacks the heart of Alaska charter schools
A Mat-Su family, represented by the hard-left Northern Justice Project, has filed a lawsuit against the nationally acclaimed Academy Charter School in Palmer. Their complaint? The school’s requirement for parents to log 36 hours of volunteer time per
Upcoming Alaska events to unpack how ‘worldview’ shapes our views on life, race, gender, marriage
The teachings of the Bible have the greatest solutions for human flourishing, but we need to be prepared to respond to the culture around us flailing and hungry for
Here’s how Alaskans are celebrating Independence Day
On July 4th, tens of thousands of Alaskans will celebrate the 248th year since the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776 - formally declaring that the American colonies were independent from
OPINION: Alaskans at all levels of authority have a duty to protect pre-born babies
Interior Right to Life held a Life and Freedom Conference in Fairbanks this past October. The featured speaker, Matthew Trewhella (founder of Missionaries to the Pre-Born) explained how to defend unalienable rights at all levels, including some
Ketchikan library’s refusal to move teen sex book prompts special city council meeting on June 22
Ketchikan library’s refusal to move teen sex book prompts special city council meeting on June
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