Honoring St. Patrick of Ireland: Fearless defender of Truth
Today, many Alaskans are joining the 31 million Americans who claim some degree of Irish ancestry in celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, which remains one of the most popular holidays in America. While this day is certainly known for its shamrocks, periodic
On eve of courthouse sit-ins, Kenai to consider resolution against AK Supreme Court’s violation of Grand Jury rights
On March 14, the night before statewide courthouse sit-in protests begin, a resolution will be introduced by Kenai Borough Assembly members Bill Elam and Cindy Ecklund to oppose recent actions taken by the Alaska Supreme Court that many view as a
Chemical abortion: The latest threat to the unborn and their moms
How much longer will women be blinded and exploited by the evil of Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry? The use of chemical abortion pills, also called the DIY or self-managed abortion, is on a significant upward rise, offering a more insidious
Calling all parents: If there was ever a time to support Gov. Dunleavy, it’s now.
Gov Dunleavy’s newly proposed legislation (Senate Bill 96 and House Bill 105) is a long overdue step towards protecting our kids in the public school system and the rights of their parents. In the last several years, the schools have acted as though the
OPINION: Vilifying truth-tellers in Alaska and beyond
In biblical times, there were Jonah and Jeremiah. In the 19th and 20th century there were John Quincy Adams, Clement Vallandingham, Anthony Comstock, Smedley Butler, Joseph McCarthy and Robert Welch. In more recent years, Joe Scheidler, Randall Terry,
Juneau’s systemic racism committee wants vast monitoring powers over local government
In 2020, the Juneau Assembly approved the creation of a “systemic racism review committee,” which was tasked with analyzing ordinances and alerting the assembly to any possible racist undertones or unforeseen racist outcomes. This work is done before the
OPINION: Can you ‘be there’ to pray when Alaska’s unborn babies are taken to their death?
By MARY KEMPER – (40 Days for Life organizer) This public prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood runs through Palm Sunday, April 2. Will you stand and pray in witness one hour per week? Will you invite a friend to join you? Perhaps you can get your
Bill looks to balance power in Alaska’s judge selection process
A bill introduced by Senator Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) would significantly change the process by which district and appellate judges and magistrates are appointed to their positions. Currently, the Alaska Judicial Council, made up primarily of attorneys, gets
Anchorage schools exclude parents from child’s gender ID plan document
When it comes to the controversial practice of affirming a students preferred gender identity, Alaska’s largest school district is careful to keep parents out of the loop. In fact, the Anchorage School District provides no role for parents in the official
Between environmentalists, justice activists & socialists, Anchorage’s Feb. 21 meetings should be interesting
Tuesday, Feb. 21, is shaping up to be an interesting news day for Anchorage. First, a special meeting to provide clarity on Anchorage’s new plan for transportation is scheduled that day (1-2:30 PM). AMATS’ Community Advisory Committee scheduled the
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