OPINION: Despite ‘embarrassing’ launch, Alaska’s new Office of Family Life has great potential
Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as saying that “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” It’s a tidy statement and can, in many cases, be used as an effective guidepost when we’re in
Are hot-button social issues just distractions?
A local conservative talk show host recently claimed that focusing on hot-button social and moral issues, such as personal pronouns and sexual identities, is merely a distraction from far more important challenges like national security, the southern
Alaska’s drowning death rate is highest in the nation
With the summer boating, kayaking and commercial fishing seasons heating up, the State of Alaska has released a report showing that the Last Frontier has the highest rate of drowning deaths in the nation. Across the U.S., drowning mortality increased by
Mat-Su School District updates status of library committee that will identify sexualized books
After the Mat-Su School Board voted last week to approve a citizen library advisory committee to ensure schools do not violate state law by disseminating sexually explicit materials to minors, the district issued a June 1 update, explaining how the new
Soldotna protesters mobilizing against ‘lewd’ drag dancers at June 3 ‘Pride’ fest
When the band of drag queens, LGBTQ activists and their followers descend on Soldotna this coming Saturday for a gay pride march and public celebrations of sexual identities, they will be met by a group of concerned citizens. The June 3 “Pride in the
Gov. Dunleavy can end public blood money for the execution of Alaska’s preborn babies
In January, Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrapped up his annual address to Alaska lawmakers by claiming that he wanted to make Alaska the “most pro-life state in America.” So far, his only accomplishment has been to successfully press lawmakers to
Open Letter to Gov. Dunleavy: ‘The lives of unborn Alaskans are in your hands’
Editor’s note: The State Legislature recently passed an operating budget which gives Gov. Mike Dunleavy the ability to use State Medicaid funds to pay for abortions. The following is an open letter to the governor from longtime Anchorage pro-life advocate
Mat-Su pro-life center hosting all-ages 5K run/walk/bike event on June 17
HeartReach, a long-established, innovative and ever-expanding pro-life pregnancy center in the Mat-Su, will host its annual 5K for Life on June 17. While the all-ages, family-friendly event is free, it’s also one of three primary fundraisers conducted
Alaska’s foolish dance with Earth Religious Cult
Well, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has a lot of company in the Alaska Legislature. He’s got the naïve new members in both chambers, convincing themselves that they are somehow conservatives, even while they align themselves with the Mad Democrats. Dunleavy has
LGBTQ warriors to inundate Fairbanks with ‘queer’ pride
Fairbanks is about to endure a well-organized and heavily funded LGBTQ cultural tsunami during so-called “Pride Month.” The annual display of sexual fluidity is being spearheaded by radical LGBTQ activists who aim to push their agenda on area businesses,
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