The danger & opportunity of an Alaska Constitutional Convention (part 2)
When the U.S. Constitution of 1787 was put together, many of its framers thought that it would be good for, at best, 40 years. Perhaps they were right, for it has been amended 27 times, with the 14th amendment sometimes called “The New Constitution” by
In 2022 Alaska will vote on whether to hold a Constitutional Convention – here’s what’s involved (Part 1)
Alaska’s Constitution has a built-in timetable that asks voters, every 10 years, whether there ought to be a constitutional convention, or “con-con,” to re-write or modify how our state government operates. The exact wording is found in Article XIII,
A historic look at the benefits and dangers of nationalism in Alaska, the U.S. and the world
History teaches that nations cane be like people. While having many things in common, each is unique. As with people, a nation’s behavior is often understood in terms of the psychological attitudes and style that characterize its personality. Failure to
SCOTUS ruling is a victory for the right to freely associate without intimidation
At Alaska Family Council, we know firsthand what it’s like to have supporters harassed for simply associating themselves with our ministry. On numerous occasions, individuals have made it very clear that if their donations were to become public, there
Bronson appoints strong conservative leaders to take Anchorage in a new direction
On cusp of being sworn in as the next mayor of Anchorage on July 1, Dave Bronson released a list of key administrative appointments who represent his commitment to conservative principles. According to the June 28 announcement, former Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell
Despite protest, sexualized drag queens dance for kids at Alaska Native Heritage Center
A bearded drag queen, with fake breasts, red wig, heavy dark eyeliner and a tight-fitting dress pranced on the stage as toddlers and youth watched on. It was part of a two-hour June 26 event hosted by the Alaska Native Heritage Center – its first foray into
Conservative firebrand Lt. Colonel Allen West to speak in Anchorage & Fairbanks next month
A rising conservative star in the Republican Party, Lt. Colonel (Ret) Allen West will be in Alaska on July 8-9 to deliver two presentations during fundraisers for the Alaska Republican Party in Anchorage and Fairbanks. West describes himself as a “Christian
Anti-Semitism in Russia and its reemergence among American leftists
Anti-Semitism is a hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious or racial group. The term anti-Semitism was coined in 1879 by the German agitator Wilhelm Marr to designate the anti-Jewish campaigns under way in central Europe during the
Kenai passes election integrity law to improve security, voter confidence
The Kenai Borough Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance at its June 15 meeting which aims to ensure greater public confidence in local elections. Introduced by Assemblyman Jesse Bjorkman, the new law codifies a number of policies. This includes announcing
6.17 > On Fatherhood
America is home to nearly 120 million adult men. They come from every conceivable background. In large part, they construct our roads, build our cities, fight fires and enforce the laws of the land. They work in business, law, education and the halls of
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