Second Fairbanks middle school sparks controversy over LGBTQ offerings
After it was discovered that Fairbanks’ Randy Smith Middle School was preparing to launch an explicitly LGBTQ “explorations” class for 6th-8th grade students during academic instruction time, the school quickly changed the description of the class and
Palin’s embrace of LGBT Republican endorsement raises serious issues for conservatives
Jesus gave us a “new command” to love one another as he has loved us and by it, the world will know we are his disciples. (John 13:34-35) Scripture is full of passages teaching us to love our enemies and friends alike and that even if we can move
State report: Marijuana will increasingly define Alaska agriculture
While cabbage, potatoes and other traditional vegetables have long been the celebrated mainstays of Alaska agriculture, marijuana may soon overtake them all. According to a new report from the Alaska Department of Labor, agriculture was one of the few
Direct Primary Care can empower patients & cut Alaska’s health care costs
By Aubrey Wursten – Alaska Policy Forum Alaska consistently suffers from the highest health care spending per capita of any state. Multiple factors contribute to this problem, but easing Alaska’s restrictions on direct primary
Anchorage gender/sexuality discussion series back by popular demand
The summer series on gender and sexuality, hosted by Wisdom Apologetics, is being extended due to popular demand, the group said. Over the past few months, Alaskans have gathered in Anchorage to discuss the harmful errors of gender-queer theory and how to
Alaska correctional officers forced to take training in LGBTQ activism
Last year, Alaska’s Department of Corrections (DOC) officers were ordered to take a two-hour mandatory course that instructs them on how to aggressively promote and disseminate radical LGBTQ social and political ideals across the DOC system. This past
Tell Sen. Sullivan he must stand for truth & defend marriage
Last week the U.S. House voted to follow the Supreme Court of the United States in redefining “marriage.” Now, Senator Chuck Schumer is threatening to bring up the misnamed “Respect for Marriage Act” in the Senate. Shockingly, he may be close to
Alaska to launch major media blitz to increase COVID jabs
The seemingly endless government-funded radio, television and social media messaging aimed at getting the maximum number of Alaskans to submit to experimental Covid jabs won’t end anytime soon. In an effort to convince ever more residents to get the shot,
26th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Anchorage
Patriots and historians of America’s founding will gather in Anchorage on July 4th for the 26th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The traditional event will take place 1-2 p.m. at Liberty Stage on the Delaney Park Strip (between E
Nine on Anchorage Assembly offer resolution celebrating LGBTQ agenda
The Anchorage Assembly is once again urging residents to get fully on board with promoting all things LGBTQ+ during the month of June. A resolution to this end was submitted for the June 7 meeting by Assembly members Suzanne LaFrance, Christopher Constant,
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