Anchorage pastors issue call to reject racism because all are ‘created in God’s image’
Editor’s note: A group of 21 Anchorage pastors issued a joint letter introducing a new initiative that aims to combat racism by building relationships across racial divides and affirming that all people have inherent dignity because they are created in
In defense of the Electoral College – Part 1
When the U.S. Constitution was formulated in 1787, the choosing of a president was meant to be outside of the vagaries of popular sentiments, and placed rather in the hands of experienced, mature and proven “elder statesmen” that would be chosen by the
Alaska State House candidate Ron Gillham clarifies position on abortion
Ron Gillham is running for State House in District 30 on the Kenai Peninsula, the seat last held by the late Rep. Gary Knopp. In order to clear up confusion regarding his views about abortion, Gillham agreed to an interview specifically dealing with this
Judge rules against Alaska law that safeguards integrity of absentee votes
An Anchorage judge has ruled against enforcing Alaska’s law that seeks to maintain the integrity of absentee voting by requiring the signature of one witness to verify the identity of the absentee voter. Superior Court Judge Dani Crosby issued a preliminary
10.2 > Political Dodgeball
Democrat politicians in Alaska know they cannot be successful running under their party label. They know this. Rather than reexamine their priorities, so many Democrats instead pretend that they have no party, are undeclared, or independent. Don’t
Alyse Galvin says she’ll caucus with Dems, backs abortion platform
Alyse Galvin, who says she’s running as an independent in challenging Republican Don Young for his U.S. House seat, admitted that she fully intends to caucus with Democrats and supports the party’s platform on abortion. Galvin took part in a hard-hitting
Contraception and Abortion are intimately linked – here’s how
Very few Catholics – and even fewer non-Catholic Christians – have understood the link between abortion and contraception. In fact, quite the opposite conventional wisdom exists: “As everyone knows, more contraception will lead to fewer abortions.”
Palmer City Council candidate Linda Combs reflects on key social issues
Editor’s note: We sent survey questions to all three candidates running for two seats on the Palmer City Council. Every candidate (including Sabrena Combs who is running for re-election, and newcomer Brian Daniels) confirmed receipt of the survey, but only
Leading pro-life apologist headed to Alaska next month
One of the nation’s top pro-life apologists is slated to speak in Wasilla next month. Scott Klusendorf is president of Life Training Institute, and author of “The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture.” He is speaking at the Oct. 8
Still unable to see ailing daughter, father urges Anchorage to protest outside hospital
For nearly two weeks Marvin Abbott has sat, prayed, slept and peacefully protested outside the main entrance to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. His daughter Rachelle was medivacked from Kodiak on Sept. 6 after suffering a major asthma attack.
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