Crumbling trust in major institutions signals trouble in America
High public trust in major religious, cultural, political and economic institutions is a bell weather marker for a strong, robust and effective nation. Confidence in these institutions lend credibility and public support to their work. America, however, is in
‘Underground Pride’ at Palmer fairgrounds to include ‘all ages’ drag shows
While the Mat-Su has yet to host a controversial Drag Queen Story Hour at a local library or have a public gay Pride festival, Transgender and homosexual activists are quietly gaining a foothold in one of Alaska’s most socially and politically
Fairbanks pro-lifers to counter July 9 pro-abortion rally
Pro-life advocates in Fairbanks are organizing a peaceful counter rally in response to a Planned Parenthood pro-abortion gathering set for July 9. The opposing events will take place at and around the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. Planned Parenthood will host
OPINION: One brave Alaskan takes on a corrupt & compromised legal system
About 20 years ago Alaska’s state fish and game interests learned that the plight of rural Alaskans was linked to wolf control. The savvy bumper sticker “Eat Moose: 10,000 Wolves Can’t Be Wrong” said it well. No moose meant no meat in the Alaskan
Former gay ‘Emperor’ of Alaska now embraces a life of prayer & chastity
Eagle River resident Michael Hughes spent decades as a prominent member of the LGBTQ community in Alaska, but has since abandoned the lifestyle to embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ. Arriving in Anchorage in 1977 as part of the Air National Guard, he was
Anti-American, pro-abortion rally spills into streets of downtown Palmer
A group of about 50 pro-abortion activists gathered in downtown Palmer to scream anti-American and anti-Supreme Court slogans for a couple of hours on July 2. Protesters, including transgender and LGBTQ activists, voiced outrage at the U.S. Supreme Court’s
Fireworks banned over much of Alaska
The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office, in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources is implementing an immediate suspension on the use of personal fireworks across much of Alaska. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice
26th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Anchorage
Patriots and historians of America’s founding will gather in Anchorage on July 4th for the 26th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The traditional event will take place 1-2 p.m. at Liberty Stage on the Delaney Park Strip (between E
Independence Day celebrations across Alaska
Communities all across Alaska are planning in-person parades and festivities to mark Independence Day. Below are some of the major events planned to celebrate the 4th of July. ANCHORAGE Anchorage’s 4th of July Festival will take place on the Delaney
Pro-abort climate alarmists claim victory in decision to shutter Alaska’s largest coal plant
A prominent and increasingly influential group of radical pro-abortion climate activists in Alaska are lavishing praise and taking credit for the June 27 decision by the Golden Valley Electric Association Board (GVEA) to decommission Alaska’s largest
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