Kenai School Board to vote on plan to punish perceived discrimination, including non-verbal
The Kenai School Board is set to vote on a set of new policies aimed at expanding the district’s power to clamp down on what it deems to be instances of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. At the upcoming July 12 meeting, school board
The danger & opportunity of an Alaska Constitutional Convention (part 2)
When the U.S. Constitution of 1787 was put together, many of its framers thought that it would be good for, at best, 40 years. Perhaps they were right, for it has been amended 27 times, with the 14th amendment sometimes called “The New Constitution” by
Alaskans continue to report severe adverse reactions and deaths after receiving COVID shots
As of last Friday, 1,406 adverse reactions from Alaskans are listed on the CDC’s VAERS reporting website, including 26 Alaskans who have died following the reception of a COIVD vaccine. VAERS is the CDC-run website that tracks problems associated
7.1 > Tending to Family and Church
About 15 years ago, I had one of those life-altering conversations with my wife one evening after dinner. The kids were young, and few in number and I was worried about what I saw happening in the culture. Even here in Alaska unborn babies were under attack,
Juneau wants to track unvaccinated residents through weekly COVID tests
Despite the fact that roughly 70% of Juneau residents have submitted to the experimental COVID shot, and area transmission rates are infinitesimally low, the local borough still wants to test and track those who have declined to get the injection. A June 25
Alaska university claims admission tests are racist, won’t use them in 2021
Alaska Pacific University (APU) has joined a small but growing number of schools that no longer consider standardized SAT and ACT test scores when determining undergraduate admissions or merit-based scholarships. The school announced earlier this month that
Report: America’s traditional views on marriage & sex are devolving fast
A new Gallup report reveals that Americans are increasingly rejecting traditional views regarding sex and marriage. The recent Gallup study focused on six behaviors related directly to sexual practices and marriage. It found that Americans are more likely to
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka addresses abortion, women’s sports, religious freedom
Kelly Tshibaka, who is attempting to unseat 20-year U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski in the 2022 midterms, addressed a number of hot-button issues during a June 16 appearance on a faith-based Alaska radio show. Speaking to host Jim Minnery, Tshibaka reaffirmed her
Kenai passes election integrity law to improve security, voter confidence
The Kenai Borough Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance at its June 15 meeting which aims to ensure greater public confidence in local elections. Introduced by Assemblyman Jesse Bjorkman, the new law codifies a number of policies. This includes announcing
AK Family Council praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious liberty
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that every child in need of a forever home deserves the chance to be adopted or cared for by a foster family. That’s what it means to keep kids first. The decision in Fulton v. City of
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