Liberal Alaska politicians dodge party labels to sow confusion
It’s become fashionable these days for left-leaning liberal Alaskan politicians to try and cast themselves as nonpartisan, unaffiliated or independent – anything to get away from the dreaded “Democratic” label. If you think about it, this makes sense
Obama hails Alyse Galvin as ‘outstanding Democrat’
Former President Barack Obama isn’t helping Alyse Galvin’s convince Alaskans that she is not a Democrat. Galvin is running under the “independent” banner in her quest to unseat Rep. Don Young for Alaska’s sole spot in the U.S. Congress. She
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
The ‘equity’ police are really after political power
Both in Alaska and around the country we hear a lot these days about the quest for “equity” in city council meetings, ordinances, proclamations and protest marches. Certain elected officials in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks have jumped on the equity
Pro-Trump rallies scheduled in Palmer, Big Lake and Homer
A group called Bikers for Trump is putting on three rallies this month in Southcentral Alaska. Each event features singers Kenny Lee and Stephen Patrick. Lee was recognized by President Trump for his campaign song “Trump Card” during the 2016 presidential
ALERT: Here are Juneau’s most pro-abortion candidates for local office
The Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition has issued its list of the most pro-abortion candidates running for local office. In an effort to strengthen pro-abortion laws and policies, the abortion advocacy group publishes a voter guide prior to municipal and state
More hard left Democrats back Al Gross despite claim of being ‘independent’
A recent survey by Public Policy Polling indicates that U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan is in a tight battle against challenger Al Gross. According to the late-August poll the contest is dead even with each having exactly 43% support. The Survey was conducted Aug.
Upsets & surprises: The stage is set for Alaska’s general election
All ballots are counted in Alaska’s primary election and the stage is now set for the general in November. This will include strong conservative newcomers vying to reshape the State Senate and House. It also appears that 24-term winner Rep. Don Young may be
Strong conservative enters race for Anchorage mayor
Longtime Anchorage conservative Dave Bronson has entered the contest to become the next mayor of Anchorage. Bronson, a retired Air Force colonel, has helped spearhead recent rallies criticizing Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s health mandates that have
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