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OPINION: Murkowski’s insistence on FBI vetting of Trump picks is part of Deep State resistance
Sen. Murkowski wants to force Trump to rely on the FBI for background checks before she will support nominees. That's like requiring the mafia to approve all new bank tellers before they are
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GOP to request recount of Alaska’s ranked-choice repeal vote
The Alaska Republican Party will request a statewide recount and review of the election results for Ballot Measure 2, which sought to repeal Alaska’s controversial ranked choice voting
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State of Alaska will defend its right to facilitate oil and gas development
Last week, Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi indicated he will rule that Alaska does not have authority to permit access across its lands to facilitate oil and gas development on the North Slope. The Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources plans to fight and appeal
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The truth behind Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal, and what to do about it
Washington insiders are starting to talk about the real story behind the Republican opposition to Matt Gaetz, and it is not what you have been
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Alaska Judges to the People: “Obey OUR rules, while we ignore yours’
So, how did RCV pass muster in 2020 with its proposed three-subjects? It didn’t. The Attorney General Kevin Clarkson immediately rejected it on precisely these grounds. A law is a law is a
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OPINION: Socialism is the transition to Communism
Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev was First Secretary of the Communist Party (Politburo) of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964; and Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1958 to 1964. In the early 1960s, on various occasions, he formally proclaimed that in 20
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Alaska’s ranked-choice runoff gives Begich victory over U.S. Rep. Peltola
Republican challenger Nick Begich has defeated Democrat U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola – 51.31% to
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Anchorage Assembly uses 1998 death to push harmful LGBTQ ideology
In many cases, transgender laws are used to force faith-based groups and businesses, as well as schools and other institutions to capitulate to LGBTQ
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UPDATE: Alaska Ballot measure to end ranked-choice trails by 45 votes
In the ongoing drama regarding the fate of Alaska ranked-choice voting system, the Division of Elections’ latest tally shows the repeal effort trailing by just 45
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Murkowski backs controversial cabinet picks, when they’re Democrats
Here are some of the more controversial Biden cabinet nominees that Lisa Murkowski voted