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,
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
6.17 > On Fatherhood
America is home to nearly 120 million adult men. They come from every conceivable background. In large part, they construct our roads, build our cities, fight fires and enforce the laws of the land. They work in business, law, education and the halls of
Kenai schools ditch masks for summer sessions
There will be no mandatory face coverings for students and staff participating in summer school programs in the Kenai School District. A letter from Acting Superintendent Clayton Holland addressed to the community states that as of June 14 schools will be
Juneau imposes Independence Day mask mandates on the unvaccinated
As Alaska’s State Capital prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the City and Borough of Juneau has issued a “reminder” that anyone who has declined the experimental COVID shot must wear a face mask at public Fourth of July festivities. This includes
Alaska employers who mandate COVID vaccines may be held liable
As more and more companies, including several in Alaska, require employees to receive the experimental COVID-19 shots, they may be subject to legal action. New guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicates that employers who
2020 marks fewest abortions Alaska has ever recorded
For the past 18 years, Alaska has tracked annual abortions in the state. The 1,206 reported in 2020 are the fewest ever recorded. Between 2003 and 2009, there were around 1,860 abortions performed annually in Alaska. Those numbers began to steadily decline
Alaska Senate removes Sen. Reinbold as chair of Senate Judiciary
The Alaska Senate voted April 19 to remove Sen. Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) from her powerful post as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The vote was 17-1 with Reinbold casting the only vote in her favor. Sen. Roger Holland (R-Anchorage) is the new
Non-vaxed Dillingham travelers under strict quarantine mandates as fishing season nears
Visitors and workers headed to Dillingham for the summer fishing season are subject to strict quarantine mandates unless they have proof of vaccination. As of April 2, travelers to Dillingham who can prove they are fully vaccination prior to arrival, or who
Anchorage has reached herd immunity – 70% vaccination rate unnecessary
Anchorage’s acting mayor has extended her emergency COVID order until residents of the municipality have reached the minimum of 70% vaccinated. The inference is that “herd immunity” will be reached only through vaccinations. This is not
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