Murkowski helps Dems pass spending bill that includes $11M for LGBTQ special interests
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of 18 Republican senators who voted with Democrats to approve a $1.7 trillion bill to fund the federal government for the next year. The legislation includes 7,200 earmarks costing over $15 billion, including $11 million for
Want to be Alaska’s next Director of Public Health? Application deadline is Dec. 23
The Alaska Department of Health is looking for a new director of public health after former Director Heidi Hedberg was tapped to serve as the state’s commissioner of health. The health director serves as the chief health strategist for the state, helping to
What’s really behind the so-called ‘Spirit of Christmas’?
We hear a lot about the “Spirit of Christmas” this time of year. What does it actually mean? Often, it’s mistaken for jingles, parties, caroling, twinkling lights, decorations, gifts, feasting and other holiday happenings. While these are certainly
Leading free speech group raises constitutional concerns over effort to ban Eastman from AK Legislature
Editor’s note: The following analysis is published with permission from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) which is a national leader in promoting free speech advocacy and legal defense. “Are you now or have you ever been a member
Alaska archbishop says repeated church vandalism undermines human dignity, religious practice
In response to repeated acts of vandalism against St. Andrew Catholic Church in Eagle River, the Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau has issued a letter calling the crimes an “attack on the dignity of each person and their religious practice.” Twice within the
Open letter to Alaska’s Catholic priests: Avoid public scandal at Christmas Masses
As we enter the final week of Advent and our elected officials in Washington prepare to come home for Christmas, it becomes urgent to remember the relationship between the sacraments and public scandal. ‘To lead into sin’ is the definition of scandal.
EDITORIAL: Alaska’s GOP lawmakers must not abandon traditional marriage
Many conservatives were skeptical when State Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) claimed that the Democratic-controlled bipartisan coalition in the Alaska Senate would avoid divisive issues and stick to things like passing a budget and funding essential services.
FBI counter-terrorism expert testifies at Eastman trial, says Oath Keepers doesn’t promote violent insurrection
A prominent former special FBI agent, who worked in counter-terrorism efforts, testified during the ongoing trial of Alaska State Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla), saying Oath Keepers never intended on overthrowing the federal government on Jan. 6, 2021, nor is
Twitter restores account of world-renowned scientist, Dr. Malone, who traveled to Anchorage
Renowned scientist Dr. Robert Malone, who traveled to Anchorage in 2021, was reinstated to Twitter on Dec. 12, thanks to actions by new Twitter owner Elon Musk. Malone participated in the 2021 “Early Treatment Summit for COVID” in Anchorage, to help warn
New Mat-Su legislator claims most Republicans are fine with gay ‘marriage’
Jesse Sumner, who recently won election as a Republican state representative for the Mat-Su, claims that he and the majority of Alaska Republicans are no longer interested in defending the state’s constitutional definition of marriage as “the union of one
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