Anchorage educators defend reading book about cross-sex drugs, trans-surgery to 4th graders
Editor’s note: The following article details the ongoing two-year bureaucratic saga that an Anchorage family has faced in unsuccessfully imploring the Anchorage School District to stop reading a book about transgenderism to elementary age students. It’s
LGBTQ activists making inroads at ‘family friendly’ Alaska State Fair
Established in the 1930s to celebrate the first successful harvest by the original Mat-Su colonists, the Alaska State Fair now includes big-name entertainers, carnival rides and much more. Now, LGBTQ activists are attempting to harness the fair’s
OPINION: Communism & Global Conspiracies continue to plague us
For those who do not believe this by now, they never will. Maybe they like the globalist agenda. Maybe they are emotionally invested in it. Some feel intellectually superior by putting down the idea with snorting contempt. Others are overwhelmed by the
Struggling AK schools need flexible choices, better teachers, transparency
By Aubrey Wursten – Alaska Policy Forum Statistics consistently illustrate the benefits of increased parental involvement in their children’s education, and Alaska Policy Forum supports measures to improve this engagement. The Center
Power to the People: Sen. Shower urges Alaskans to call a Constitutional Convention
In a July 25 talk to Mat-Su residents, State Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) said he has reconsidered his position when it comes to whether Alaskans should call a statewide constitutional convention to protect the Permanent Fund Dividend, reform elections and
OPINION: A dose of reality regarding Ted Stevens Day
In 2011, the Alaska legislature designated the 4th Saturday in July as “Ted Stevens Day” as a “tribute to his many contributions to our state.” Gov. Dunleavy just recently encouraged us to observe this day on Uncle Ted’s behalf. Pardon me, but
Alaska Native toddler goes viral with traditional dance at Anchorage airport
Three-year old Urijah Zach Aries Washington of Stebbins, Alaska, burst into traditional Native dancing while waiting for an Alaska Airlines flight in Anchorage earlier this month. His dance, captured on video by a waiting passenger, struck a chord with many
Anchorage Mayor Bronson notes triumphs & mistakes from 1st year in office
Since I took office last year on July 1, significant progress and advancement have been made on the priorities established at the onset of my administration. When it comes to public safety, economic development, the Port of Alaska, homelessness, property
The fake ‘common sense’ of federal gun control laws
“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Having organized large gun-rights rallies in the past, completely unaffiliated with the NRA, I have sometimes
Ketchikan City Council rejects call to cancel Drag Queen event for kids
In a 5-2 vote the Ketchikan City Council rejected a proposal to cancel a June 17 “Drag Queen Story Hour” geared for young children at the local public library. A motion to nix the controversial event was put forward by Councilman Riley Gass for the June
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