Anti-homeschool doctor who leads Alaska child abuse clinic faces claims of bullying, erroneous diagnosis
Parental rights advocates in Alaska had reason for concerned when Providence Hospital hired Dr. Barbara Knox as the medical director of Alaska CARES, an Anchorage clinic that helps coordinate investigations of suspected child abuse. Just four months before
Murkowski’s 1st campaign ad brags about working with Democrats
In an attempt to continue her nearly 20-year reign in the U.S. Senate, Lisa Murkowski formally announced plans to seek reelection in 2022, despite strong opposition from her own party in Alaska. Murkowski’s Nov. 12 opening campaign ad claims that while
Kenai Mayor Charlie Pierce: Alaskans are losing trust in elections
People are losing trust in the election processes and elected officials. Doing nothing in Juneau is getting old and people are fed up. Have we forgotten that we who are elected serve at the pleasure of the people who elected us? Why is it that we run for
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Anchorage Assembly exhibits classic signs of cultural imperialism
Just over a year ago, Anchorage was not a hyper-partisan city to the average observer. A liberal or a conservative had plenty to complain about yet there was room for both. Then we had COVID. Then the leftist riots of summer 2020. Then the lockdowns and mask
We make our choices, and our choices make us
Sophie’s Choice is a 1982 British film written and directed by Alan J. Pakula. It stars Meryl Streep and Peter MacNicol, and was honored with numerous American and international film awards. This film will always be a relevant example to those who
Alaska Family Council urges opposition to drafting women into war
There is no reasonable rationale for women to be drafted into war. Last week, the Senate Armed Forces Committee approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which would require just that. Men and women are physically and biologically
Major issues to tackle at an Alaska Constitutional Convention
In 2022, Alaskans will vote on whether to hold a statewide constitutional convention. The following is a list of issues we should consider addressing. A number of these concerns are shared by many conservatives, not just Alaskans. They address not only our
7.8 > A Constitutional Convention
We recently embarked on a deep dive into the possibilities, the opportunities and the dangers of what a successful vote to hold a constitutional convention next year in 2022 could look like. For conservatives, like me, it seems an endlessly frustrating
Grassroots effort: Fairbanks to hold first Independence Day parade in more than 50 years
For the first time in more than half a century, Fairbanks will have a bonified Independence Day parade. According to organizer and political activist Christine Robbins, her research shows that Independence Day parades in the Golden Heart City ended in the
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