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If Alaskans don’t want prisoners on the ballot, they must repeal Ranked-Choice voting
Democrats are livid that an incarcerated New Jersey inmate has made it as one of the four candidates who will appear on the general election ballot in the upcoming contest for Alaska’s lone U.S. Congressional seat. Democrats are planning to appeal to the
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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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EDITORIAL: Why can’t Alaska stop pro-abort midwives from killing unborn babies?
Once again, pro-abortion forces have won the day in Alaska. The latest in a long string of triumphs came on Sept. 4 when Superior Court Judge Josie Garton ruled that a state law restricting who can perform abortions imposed a “substantial burden” on the
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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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Sen. Shower: Vote ‘Yes on 2’ to repeal RCV’s voter suppression in Alaska
Polling has consistently shown a majority of Alaskan’s do not like “Ranked Choice Voting” (RCV). For those who don’t know the facts behind its installation in Alaska I’ll provide some insight. A few years ago, billionaires and other lower-48 groups
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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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Juneau campus gives esteemed speaker invite to woman who sees racism in study of Arctic ice
Dr. Jen Rose Smith is a young academic who has dedicated her early career to studying Arctic ice through the critical race theory lens of colonialism, white privilege and racism. On Aug. 30, the publicly-funded University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) hosted
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Most Americans remain dissatisfied with K-12 education and many fear for child’s safety
According to a new Gallup poll, most Americans remain dissatisfied with the quality of K-12th grade education. In fact, 55% of respondents to an Aug. 1-20 poll said they are “completely or somewhat dissatisfied,” with just 43% saying they are