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OPINION: Peace and healing in a ‘Pinch of Snuff’
In connection with the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, it is imperative to remind the world about a prominent Jewish artist Marc Chagall, representing a symbol of peace and mutual healing - the one element Jews most long
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ANALYSIS: Homer’s mayor race will go to the leftist if voters don’t show up
If Republicans want to elect Jim Anderson as Homer's next mayor, they need to energize Republican voters to turn out and
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes coercive contraception bill that lacked key pro-life protections
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill on Sept. 4 which would have mandated that insurance providers cover a whole range of contraceptives, including drugs that can cause early abortions to newly conceived babies. Many Republicans in the Alaska Legislature,
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OPINION: From whence comes our salvation, amid this 2024 election mess?
The election of 2024 is an accurate reflection of American culture. There are so many cross-currents, so many moments where we yo-yo from hope to despair, and back again, that it is impossible to know what to expect. Donald Trump appears to be actively trying
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‘Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom” to unmask Covid-inspired abuses & government control tactics
Once again, we will have nationally recognized speakers coming to share with Alaskans on the aftermath of Covid and government control. I have heard “public service announcements” on radio and Facebook telling me it’s time for me to get that recurring
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New poll shows Begich and Peltola in dead heat for Alaska’s U.S. Congressional seat
According to a newly released poll, Republican Nick Begich has pulled into a statistical dead heat in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Conducted by Cygnal Survey, the Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 poll included 400 likely voters. It notes
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OPINION: Here’s how to inspire God-fearing Alaskans to flood the ballot box
“Electing godly leaders is a duty we have as citizens; it is a sacred responsibility, and it is one of the most practical ways we can love our neighbors.” (From Christians Engaged) As I discussed in a recent podcast interview with Bunni
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ANALYSIS: Poor scholarship & woke dogma plague Dr. Smith’s talk at Juneau’s Egan Library
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
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Man on a Mission: Oliver Anthony’s country-folk crusade turns north to Alaska
It’s been just over a year since Oliver Anthony shot from musical obscurity into one of the brightest stars on the country-folk scene. On Sept. 1 he’s set to pack the Alaska State Fair’s mainstage for a concert that’s been sold out for months. Last
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OPINION: Nancy Dahlstrom’s next move should focus on Alaska’s election integrity
Alaska’s Nancy Dahlstrom has halted her campaign to represent Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives. This was the best move for the Republican party and Dahlstrom’s career. The congressional race is now between Republican Nick Begich and