OPINION: From whence comes our salvation, amid this 2024 election mess?
The election of 2024 is an accurate reflection of American culture. There are so many cross-currents, so many moments where we yo-yo from hope to despair, and back again, that it is impossible to know what to expect. Donald Trump appears to be actively trying
‘Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom” to unmask Covid-inspired abuses & government control tactics
Once again, we will have nationally recognized speakers coming to share with Alaskans on the aftermath of Covid and government control. I have heard “public service announcements” on radio and Facebook telling me it’s time for me to get that recurring
Fairbanks pro-lifers to observe day of remembrance for aborted babies
In an effort to honor preborn babies who have been killed through abortion, pro-life Alaskans plan to assemble at Sacred Heart Church in Fairbanks on Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. The gathering is part of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, which was
Oliver Anthony rallies Alaskans with Scripture, grit and downhome country-folk
There’s no telling the last time 5,000-plus Alaskans stood outside to hear the words of Jesus Christ read from The Good Book, but it happened on Sept. 1 when folk-country sensation Oliver Anthony packed the Alaska State Fair for a concert that was part
Juneau campus gives esteemed speaker invite to woman who sees racism in study of Arctic ice
Dr. Jen Rose Smith is a young academic who has dedicated her early career to studying Arctic ice through the critical race theory lens of colonialism, white privilege and racism. On Aug. 30, the publicly-funded University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) hosted
Most Americans remain dissatisfied with K-12 education and many fear for child’s safety
According to a new Gallup poll, most Americans remain dissatisfied with the quality of K-12th grade education. In fact, 55% of respondents to an Aug. 1-20 poll said they are “completely or somewhat dissatisfied,” with just 43% saying they are
Sarah Palin gets 2nd chance to prove the New York Times unlawfully defamed her
Former Alaska governor and 2008 U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will get another chance in court to prove that the New York Times unlawfully defamed her with a 2017 editorial that accused her of inciting violence in the lead up to the 2011
Alaska Supreme Court rejects move to block voters from repealing ranked-choice voting
In a one-paragraph statement, the Alaska Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit aimed at keeping voters from being able to decide the fate of ranked-choice voting in November. One day after hearing an expedited appeal on Aug. 22, the high court upheld a Superior
OPINION: RCV gamesmanship complicates ability to forecast Rep. Vance’s Alaska House race
Yogi Berra once said, “It is hard to make predictions, especially about the future.” Despite his warning, political pollsters still try to predict election results every election cycle, but with mixed success. Polling is difficult and when you add in
Students chalk positive pro-life messages outside Alaska’s largest abortion clinic
Approximately 40 people gathered in front of Anchorage’s largest abortion clinic on the morning of Aug. 15 for a “Rosary Walk and Chalk,” organized by high school students from Lumen Christi and Holy Rosary Academy. Both Anchorage schools have a
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