OPINION: Pollock trawling is screwing Alaskans
It is no longer acceptable for the high seas trawl fleet in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea to deplete our King Salmon fisheries. It is time to restrict the so-called bycatch of King Salmon in pollock
Nearly 70% of Alaska students fail latest statewide reading and math tests
Alaska’s traditional state-run education system took a step backwards this year with nearly 7 in 10 students unable to show rudimentary “proficiency” in reading and math. Additionally, 63% are failing in science, which is nearly identical to last
Alaskans have 18 days to ensure they’re registered to vote
In order to vote in the general election, Alaskans need to be registered to vote by Oct. 6 – 30 days before the election. The one exception is for voting for president or vice president of the United States. In that limited case, Alaska law allows for
Alaska Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ attempt to block prisoner from Nov. 5 ballot
On Sept. 12, the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that an incarcerated New Jersey inmate has every right to be on the ballot in the upcoming contest for Alaska’s lone U.S. Congressional seat. The justices voted 4-1, with Justice Susan
If Alaskans don’t want prisoners on the ballot, they must repeal Ranked-Choice voting
Democrats are livid that an incarcerated New Jersey inmate has made it as one of the four candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in the upcoming contest for Alaska’s lone U.S. Congressional seat. Democrats are planning to appeal to the
EDITORIAL: Why can’t Alaska stop pro-abort midwives from killing unborn babies?
Once again, pro-abortion forces have won the day in Alaska. The latest in a long string of triumphs came on Sept. 4 when Superior Court Judge Josie Garton ruled that a state law restricting who can perform abortions imposed a “substantial burden” on the
Sen. Shower: Vote ‘Yes on 2’ to repeal RCV’s voter suppression in Alaska
Polling has consistently shown a majority of Alaskan’s do not like “Ranked Choice Voting” (RCV). For those who don’t know the facts behind its installation in Alaska I’ll provide some insight. A few years ago, billionaires and other lower-48 groups
‘Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom” to unmask Covid-inspired abuses & government control tactics
Once again, we will have nationally recognized speakers coming to share with Alaskans on the aftermath of Covid and government control. I have heard “public service announcements” on radio and Facebook telling me it’s time for me to get that recurring
New poll shows Begich and Peltola in dead heat for Alaska’s U.S. Congressional seat
According to a newly released poll, Republican Nick Begich has pulled into a statistical dead heat in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Conducted by Cygnal Survey, the Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 poll included 400 likely voters. It notes
OPINION: Here’s how to inspire God-fearing Alaskans to flood the ballot box
“Electing godly leaders is a duty we have as citizens; it is a sacred responsibility, and it is one of the most practical ways we can love our neighbors.” (From Christians Engaged) As I discussed in a recent podcast interview with Bunni
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