Mat-Su School Board set to vote on policy clarifying parental rights in education
A proposed policy update by the Mat-Su School Board would make it abundantly clear that parents have ultimate authority over the education of their children in public schools. On Jan. 20, the board is scheduled to vote on a proposed update clarifying parental
Petition against Alaska’s use of Dominion voting machines surpasses 1,600 signatures
Twelve days after the online petition company Change.org removed their campaign, a group of Alaskans have gathered more than 1,600 signatures in protest of Alaska’s use of Dominion voting machines. The petition, “Ban Dominion Now,” originally went live
Trump’s battle against the ‘military industrial complex’
In his 1961 farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower cautioned the nation about the rising influence of what he called, “the military industrial complex.” He knew from experience, in both the military and politics, the dangers a powerful military
Radical socialists aim to usher in a new regime on Nov. 3
I was reading a prominent American sociologist Charles Murray’s book, “Losing ground: American social policy, 1950–1980,” which is about the terrible failures of the huge federal programs of the mid-1960s through 1980 (last year of Murray’s
Ballot Measure 1 fails to address the root of our fiscal crisis
Alaskans are voting on important issues to determine our next steps in dealing with the budget, resource allocation, taxes, and citizens’ general welfare. I know where I stand, but nothing can replace hearing directly from you. It’s
Still unable to see ailing daughter, father urges Anchorage to protest outside hospital
For nearly two weeks Marvin Abbott has sat, prayed, slept and peacefully protested outside the main entrance to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. His daughter Rachelle was medivacked from Kodiak on Sept. 6 after suffering a major asthma attack.
Fairbanks School Board candidates divided on abortion, LGBT policies
Fairbanks School Board candidates hold widely differing views when it comes to abortion, LGBT issues and parental rights. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate. Their responses to some of the most hot-button social issues are published below.
Ballot Measure 2 replaces fair elections with political trickery
You’ve likely heard the saying that politicians are like diapers: they should be changed often, and for the same reason. All joking aside, if we Alaskans want to change public policy, we have to change the people who control it. Voters of all political
More hard left Democrats back Al Gross despite claim of being ‘independent’
A recent survey by Public Policy Polling indicates that U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan is in a tight battle against challenger Al Gross. According to the late-August poll the contest is dead even with each having exactly 43% support. The Survey was conducted Aug.
Assembly approves Anchorage mayor’s request to reward Catholic shelter for gender identity policy
The Brother Francis Shelter (BFS), which is run by Catholic Social Services (CSS) in Anchorage, received a $200,000 bump from the municipality because of its permissive gender identity policy and the fact that it provides services for the medically fragile,
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