Assembly asks Anchorage mayor to include public in deciding Capt. Cook statue’s fate
In determining the fate of the historical monument to Captain James Cook, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has been asked to include a much broader public process than merely having the Native Village of Eklutna decide the fate of a historic marker which has
History in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark
The home of the Alaska flag and one of the most historically significant structures in the state may soon be reduced to rubble if the Seward City Council approves plans to demolish the Jesse Lee Home. Council members will consider the idea during a public
Municipality exploits police dept. & others to push LGBTQ Pride in Anchorage
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s employees are using public resources to promote all things LGBTQ. The municipality’s departmental Facebook pages are now being politically mobilized to stir up support for radical LGBTQ ideologies. Last week, a municipal employee
COVID Confused? Conflicted Anchorage mayor supports some large gatherings, not all
Just hours after repeatedly warning Anchorage to social distance and avoid large gatherings, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz disregarded his months-long mantra and joined a massive Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Anchorage on June 5. Standing
We cannot let hate mongers govern us
It looks like the left has started a revolution, backed by the Soros-funded terrorist group ANTIFA which is co-opting some of the protests by Black Lives Matter and inciting violence. In some instances weapons have been delivered by hand. Here’s a link to a
Mayor allowed to keep emergency powers in Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly voted 9-2 on June 2 to extend Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s ability to enact and enforce emergency orders as they pertain to COVID-19. With the extension, Berkowitz can continue to punish residents who violate his orders regarding the
Socialists to criticize police in Saturday’s march through Anchorage
The Marxist inspired Party for Socialism and Liberation will lead a march through the streets of Anchorage this Saturday, June 6. “Join us in standing together in solidarity with the uprisings in the lower 48 and in opposition to any military occupation of
Conspiracy Theory vs. Conspiracy Fact: Think for yourself
The first line of attack for those who wish to keep us inside a Control Cocoon is to use social pressure. This is much better than coercive government pressure. While I meet few bureaucrats, I meet my friends and neighbors every day. We like them, they like
U.S. Senators to hold COVID-19 virtual town hall for Alaskan workers
Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski will hold a virtual town hall meeting today, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. to answer questions and discuss challenges facing Alaska’s workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senators will be joined by Alaska’s
Mayor lets Anchorage pot shops stay open amid emergency shutdown
While all non-essential Anchorage businesses are under direct orders from Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz to close shop in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, recreational marijuana dispensaries are exempted and remain ready to sell pre-rolled
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