Former Lt. Gov. Loren Leman reveals how he’s voting
Although I’m a believer in the secret ballot, I will make an exception and share how I am voting. For the First and Second Amendments. For individual rights and responsibilities. For states’ rights, the Electoral College, and our republic. For the flag,
Alaska has lowest COVID death rate in the nation, even as cases grow
Most of local headlines this past week have focused on the surge in COVID cases across Alaska. But a quick search the CDC data hub reveals that Alaska has the very lowest death rate in the nation at 9 deaths per 100,000 people. While Alaska’s total case
Deceptive Catholic voter guide misleads Alaskans on abortion
Catholics, who comprise the largest religious group in Alaska, received a misleading voter guide this month, which claims to help roughly 31,000 Alaska Catholics make informed moral decisions during the 2020 state and national elections. But unlike the voter
Fairbanks considers ‘mandatory diversity’ training for all school employees
The Fairbanks School Board’s Diversity Committee is recommending that all school district employees be subject to mandatory training in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). A report to this effect will be delivered by the Diversity Committee to school
Anchorage pastors issue call to reject racism because all are ‘created in God’s image’
Editor’s note: A group of 21 Anchorage pastors issued a joint letter introducing a new initiative that aims to combat racism by building relationships across racial divides and affirming that all people have inherent dignity because they are created in
Anchorage taxpayers are underwriting LGBTQ youth summit
Anchorage taxpayers are helping to finance a radical youth program that encourages young children and teens to embrace transgender, gay and bisexual identities and behaviors. Organizers for the upcoming LGBTQ+ Fall Youth Summit proudly announced that their
Fairbanks School Board candidates divided on abortion, LGBT policies
Fairbanks School Board candidates hold widely differing views when it comes to abortion, LGBT issues and parental rights. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate. Their responses to some of the most hot-button social issues are published below.
Sen. Sullivan addresses abortion, BLM protests, American pride and more
Sen. Dan Sullivan addressed a host of hot-button social issues during a recent campaign stop on Sept. 6. Speaking before about 40 guests during a Sunday breakfast in a Wasilla area home, Sullivan fielded questions from the audience. In addition to addressing
Black Lives Matter protesters to march in Anchorage Sept. 7
Black Lives Matter protesters will once again take to the streets of Anchorage on Monday, Sept. 7, to decry “systemic racism.” Originally scheduled for Aug. 28, the demonstration was postponed to Labor Day due to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s previous COVID
Alaska’s Catholic hospital offers transgender hormones
Alaska’s flagship Catholic hospital, which claims to operate in accord with Catholic ethical guidelines, offers powerful hormones to assist Alaskans in “transitioning” to the opposite sex. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage openly advertises
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