
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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Gay foreplay videos are part of proposed mandatory health class in Fairbanks schools
In the name of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Fairbanks School District is planning to roll out a new compulsory high school health curriculum that includes materials such a graphic Planned Parenthood-produced videos depicting various LGBTQ actors


OPINION: RCV gamesmanship complicates ability to forecast Rep. Vance’s Alaska House race
Yogi Berra once said, “It is hard to make predictions, especially about the future.” Despite his warning, political pollsters still try to predict election results every election cycle, but with mixed success. Polling is difficult and when you add in


Alaska Troopers charged with assault against wrongly arrested man
Two Alaska State Troopers have been charged with misdemeanor assault, after a wrongful arrest they made in May, on the Kenai

