How isolated minorities preserve religious identity amid dominant secular societies
Ethnic minorities, religious refugees and other groups segregated by a dominant society have developed and implemented strategies and tactics intended to protect their national identity, religious practices, ancient traditions and community cohesiveness. In
U.S. Bishops’ pending decision on pro-abortion Catholics may impact Sen. Murkowski
U.S. Catholics bishops will gather in June to discuss how to deal with Catholic politicians who support the killing of unborn babies through abortion. At issue, is whether such individuals should be denied Holy Communion. The problem has come to a head with
What can be learned from the FBI raid on an innocent Homer couple?
Wednesday’s rogue FBI raid on an innocent couple in Homer is an example of what happens when a lawless and completely illegitimate political party and administration come to power. The Democrats are utilizing the proven techniques of communism and fascism,
Alaska on board as Supreme Court agrees to hear major 2nd Amendment case
For the first time in more than a decade the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a potentially landmark case involving Second Amendment rights. Alaska is one of 22 states to file an amicus brief in support of gun rights. The case involves two men who were denied
Bill aims to curtail Alaska Bar Association’s ‘unacceptable’ power over selection of judges
A new bill introduced by Rep. Christopher Kurka (R-Wasilla) looks to reduce some of the extraordinary power which the left-leaning Alaska Bar Association has in determining who’s qualified to practice law or become a judge in Alaska. Essentially, Kurka’s
Mat-Su residents remain far less inclined to get the COVID shot
While vaccination rates are slowly creeping up across Alaska, certain populations remain far more resistant about getting a COVID shot. According to a new report from the Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services, 49.2% of Alaskans over age 16 have
How Russian Old Believers keep the faith in modern Alaska
Profoundly religious, the Russian people were shaken to their core by the Russian Orthodox Church liturgical reforms introduced by Patriarch Nikon (1666–1667) who, under the reign of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich Romanov (1645–1676), had dared to correct the
CNN publishes hit piece on Kelly Tshibaka’s faith, Christian beliefs
CNN clearly views Kelly Tshibaka as a legitimate threat to take down Sen. Lisa Murkowski in her bid for reelection in 2022. On April 27, the left-leaning cable network published a hit piece with the goal of painting Tshibaka’s Christian faith and
Alaska athletic board nixes mandatory COVID tests for student soccer players and wrestlers
Two weeks after mandating a controversial COVID testing policy for all high school soccer players and wrestlers, the state’s athletic board reversed its decision, thereby freeing up local school districts to set their own regular season policies without
Alaska shows meager gain of 23,160 residents over past decade
Alaska’s population showed minimal growth over the past decade, increasing by a mere 23,160 in-state residents since 2010. On April 26, the U.S. Census released its population count for all 50 states. The data represents tallies as of April 2020. Alaska now
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