Begich vows to oppose federal funding of abortions, including rape & incest cases
U.S. House candidate Nick Begich continues to clarify his pro-life positions as Alaskans prepare to vote in the Aug. 16 special election to replace the late Congressman Don Young. Begich is one of three candidates on the ballot to fill out the remaining
Gas will cost just $2.38/gallon for two hours in Anchorage on Aug. 9
As part of a national campaign to highlight the Biden Administration’s policies that have driven up the price of gas, the Alaska chapter of Americans For Prosperity (AFP) is dropping the price at the pump on Aug. 9. “We’ll be dropping the price of fuel
OPINION: It’s historically ignorant to say America is anti-Semitic
Recently, one of the active members of the Juneau Jewish Community, let’s call her Rebeca to protect her anonymity, wrote a private e-mail to me, as follows: “Alexander, I enjoy reading your My Turn columns. Your last column, however, ended with a
Denali & Abortion? Popular outdoor center agrees to host abortion fundraiser
Abortion fundraisers are not typical for the Denali Education Center, a nonprofit that partners with Denali National Park and Preserve to promote outdoor education to youth and others. But on July 29, the center is letting radical abortion activists utilize
National Right to Life endorses Palin for Congress
National Right to Life has endorsed Sarah Palin for the Aug. 16 special election to replace the late U.S. Congressman Don Young. “Governor Palin is a champion for unborn children and their mothers,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to
Bill Walker ‘very supportive’ of Murkowski – doesn’t regret cutting PFDs
In a July 26 radio interview on the Tom Anderson Show, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, who’s now attempting to reclaim the governor’s seat he lost in 2018, said supports U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and has no problem with the controversial new ranked-choice
OPINION: A dose of reality regarding Ted Stevens Day
In 2011, the Alaska legislature designated the 4th Saturday in July as “Ted Stevens Day” as a “tribute to his many contributions to our state.” Gov. Dunleavy just recently encouraged us to observe this day on Uncle Ted’s behalf. Pardon me, but
OPINION: The 7 Politically Deadly Sins of Lisa Murkowski
I know many people who desperately want to support Lisa Murkowski. Over 20 years, Lisa she has made personal connections to many people I know. They have worked with her, fought beside her, and many have spoken to her or know her personally. The folks
Salvation Army partners with city to house Anchorage homeless
The Salvation Army is partnering with the Municipality of Anchorage to ensure that many of the homeless residents who have been camping at Centennial Park Campground are able to find shelter. Roughly 200 people are camping at the public park, which has been
OPINION: We must reject the sexual revolution’s debasement of women
The news that Merriman-Webster changed its definition of “female” highlights the fact that it’s pass time for women to stand up and rebuff the relentless attacks upon our sex. The real question is, are we willing to reject the false premises and
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