Alaskans needed to brave snow & opposition to pray for unborn babies
Alaskans from all walks of life are continuing to gather outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion clinics in Anchorage and Soldotna to peacefully pray for unborn babies and to help mothers choose life. The prayer vigils, which run through April 5, are part
Alaska’s flagship Catholic hospital refers for abortion, violates ethical directives
A prominent statue of Jesus stands outside the front doors of Alaska’s flagship Catholic hospital, while inside health providers refer women for abortions, provide contraceptive pills known to cause early abortions, and offer numerous services that are in
Choosing happiness? Alaskans opt for ‘pet parenting’ over human babies
Two recent reports suggest that a growing number of Alaskan couples are less willing to raise human children but are enthusiastic about so-called pet parenting their “furry friends.” In terms of percentage, children (ages 0-19 years old) have dropped from
Foster ‘brave conversations’ over the holidays
Are you looking forward to sitting down with family members this year in our ever more polarized political climate? What will you do when your brother brings up that topic? Are you the type to quickly change the subject and pull out a Christmas movie so
Drag Queens perform and pose for photos with Alaska kids at library sponsored event
Drag Queens danced and posed for photos with young children during an Oct. 19 event at Anchorage’s flagship library. The seventh installment of Drag Queen Story Hour at the Loussac Library featured two men in heavy makeup, wearing wigs and exotic dresses
GLEN BIEGEL: The good, bad & ugly – and why I back Shelley Hughes for governor
Here we go! An Alaskan political season like no other. If you stick with me for three minutes, I'll tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly of this election cycle and my take on the candidates, specifically why I am supporting Shelley
OPINION: Alaska invests in global political agendas that undercut us
Alaska’s money is being invested in political agendas that undermine our
OPINION: Blinding LED lights, Alaska darkness and saving humanity
The supposed guardians of public safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been giving automotive manufacturers a free pass on light intensity headlights, likely because … it saves the planet, just not
OPINION: Private lawyer monopoly controls Alaska judge appointments
Alaska’s founders never intended for a private legal guild to control the judiciary. A constitutional amendment is not a power grab - it is a course correction, long
OPINION: Univ. of Alaska’s $365M ask should spark skepticism & support
Let’s continue to support what works: funding for programs that train Alaska’s workforce, innovative research like UAF’s, and infrastructure investments that keep campuses running. But let’s also ask tough questions. Are we funding marketing fluff?
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