Children struggling with gender identity need help, not harm
As children are alarmingly and increasingly claiming gender identities other than their actual sex, it is our job as their community of parents, families, friends, and more to lovingly offer them help, not harm. Right now, many pediatricians are
Conservative group hosting Fairbanks candidate forum with audience Q&A
The Interior Taxpayers’ Association (ITA) is holding a forum on Sept. 7 for candidates running in borough and city races in Fairbanks this October. Unlike most forums, the ITA avoids canned questions and instead allows robust audience participation with a
Anchorage Assembly exhibits classic signs of cultural imperialism
Just over a year ago, Anchorage was not a hyper-partisan city to the average observer. A liberal or a conservative had plenty to complain about yet there was room for both. Then we had COVID. Then the leftist riots of summer 2020. Then the lockdowns and mask
Inquiring minds and the courage to follow truth wherever it leads
It’s difficult to maintain an inquiring mind – one willing to change course and even reject previously held notions if that’s where the evidence leads. This takes a measure of humility, brutal honesty and courage. We tend to form beliefs, become
Anchorage School board looks to prioritize student testimony over parents
Members of the Anchorage School Board have gotten an earful over the past year from parents who are disturbed by the introduction of critical race theory and leftist ideology in the classrooms. Now, the board is looking to create a two-tiered class during its
Fairbanks pro-lifers needed for 40-day public prayer to end abortion
The 40-Days for Life prayer campaign has become one of the most peaceful and effective ways of shutting down abortion clinics and converting people to defend and protect the life of the unborn. Fairbanks residents are now being asked to join the 40-day global
Alaska’s chief epidemiologist acknowledges study showing natural immunity is better than COVID vax
Dr. Joe McLaughlin, the chief epidemiologist for the State of Alaska, took part in a Sept. 2 Zoom meeting with reporters in which he acknowledged that there are new studies showing that natural immunity to COVID may be better than vaccinations. The studies
Alaska Planned Parenthood activists fear unique pro-life law in Texas may spread
Planned Parenthood activist in Alaska fear a new innovative pro-life law in Texas may soon be headed north. On Sept. 1, a Texas law took effect which effectively bans abortions after six weeks. Planned Parenthood has failed to block the law through the
Alaska’s school mask controversy playing out across the nation
It turns out that mask mandates disputes are not isolated to Alaska’s school districts. A new Gallup report indicates that the issue has become a flashpoint across the nation with parents often clashing with school boards and administrators. A newly
Group aims to honor those who are preserving Alaska’s heritage
The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 14th Annual Historic Preservation Award, which honors excellence in historic preservation throughout Alaska. The award recognizes a project, organization, agency, or
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