SCOTUS ruling is a victory for the right to freely associate without intimidation
At Alaska Family Council, we know firsthand what it’s like to have supporters harassed for simply associating themselves with our ministry. On numerous occasions, individuals have made it very clear that if their donations were to become public, there
Shelter sues Anchorage again to keep transgender males from sleeping with abused women
The Anchorage Downtown Hope Center – a faith-based women’s shelter – has filed another lawsuit in federal district court to prevent the city from forcing it to admit men who identify as females and let them sleep next to women who have endured sexual
Bronson issues directives on gun rights, COVID policy, government efficiencies & economic recovery
In his first act as the new mayor of Anchorage, Dave Bronson called a press conference on July 1 to announce four directives that will guide the early days of his administration. SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY CITY The first directive declares that Anchorage is a
Quinn-Davidson makes gushing tribute video about herself in final hours as acting mayor of Anchorage
In her final hours as acting mayor of Anchorage, Austin Quinn-Davidson spent money, time and city resources to produce a gushing video that depicts her as a heroine who guided the city through its darkest hour. The 13-minute video was posted on the city
Bronson sworn in, says he’s ‘hard charged to revitalize Anchorage’ with an ‘open mind’
Joined by his wife, children, parents, siblings, extended relatives and a packed crowd at the Marriott Anchorage, Dave Bronson was sworn in as the mayor of Anchorage at 8 a.m. on July 1. Shortly before raising his right hand for the oath of office, Bronson
Wasilla to celebrate popular 4th of July parade, after cancelling 2020 event
The immensely popular and well attended Fourth of July parade will be back in Wasilla. Last year, local Mat-Su residents organized their own Independence Day parade in downtown Palmer after Wasilla cancelled its parade due to COVID concerns. The Palmer event
Ways to celebrate Bronson’s July 1 inauguration as Anchorage mayor
Dave Bronson will officially be sworn in as mayor of Anchorage at 8 a.m. on July 1 as required by city code. The ceremony will take place at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown Inn (820 W. 7th Avenue). This is a ticketed event with all proceeds going to
Juneau pro-police group struggling to put together float for July 4th parade
A group of Juneau residents who support law enforcement are having a difficult time organizing area residents to participate in the city’s July 4th Independence Day parade. In the wake of anti-police demonstration around the nation last year, Juneau Backs
Alaska Natives to protest Drag Queen story hour at AK Native Heritage Center
A protest is planned for Saturday, June 26, outside the Alaska Native Heritage Center near Anchorage, which is hosting a drag queen event for young children. The protest, which runs 5:30-7 p.m., is being organized by local Alaska Natives who disagree with the
These Alaskan teachers pledged to violate any laws that ban Critical Race Theory in schools
More than 20 states are now working on legislation to ban the teaching of critical race theory to public school students. While such measures have yet to be introduced in Alaska, at least 13 Alaska teachers have already joined more than 4,400 nationwide in
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