Judicial Imperialism: Justice Carney & Judge Henderson abuse their power over Alaskans
Who decides? In an absolute monarchy, one person – the king – decides. In a pure democracy, the people decide, directly. In a constitutional republic, such as the United States, the elected representatives of the people decide — up to a point. Certain
Anchorage pastors issue call to reject racism because all are ‘created in God’s image’
Editor’s note: A group of 21 Anchorage pastors issued a joint letter introducing a new initiative that aims to combat racism by building relationships across racial divides and affirming that all people have inherent dignity because they are created in
Fairbanks School Board candidates divided on abortion, LGBT policies
Fairbanks School Board candidates hold widely differing views when it comes to abortion, LGBT issues and parental rights. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate. Their responses to some of the most hot-button social issues are published below.
Anchorage Assemblywoman: Mayor’s homeless plan is a misuse of taxpayer funds
Anchorage’s homeless problem has exploded in the last five years. Here are the numbers as compiled by the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. 177 camps noticed in 2016 414 camps noticed in 2017 444 camps noticed in 2018 1,111 camps noticed in 2019
Liberal candidates, increased taxes appear to narrowly win in Anchorage
With most votes counted, it appears the Anchorage Assembly will retain its liberal bent, as will the Anchorage School Board. Additionally, it looks like nearly every bond package, save one, and a 5% alcohol tax increase were approved. Pot shops, however, will
Women fight Alaska sex trafficking with faith, personal mentorship
While it is hard to quantify the number of human sex trafficking victims because the crime is inherently underground, the International Labor Organization estimates there are 4.8 million sex trafficking victims globally – 99% are women and girls. Alaska
Top Alaska lawmakers urged to audit state education for systemic corruption
This is a call for a top-to-bottom legal review of state education policies, from hiring and DEI mandates to athletic and facility access rules, asking every state to conduct legal housekeeping to restore trust and
Pro-abortion, LGBTQ activist pastor launches bid to unseat Alaska’s U.S. Rep. Nick Begich
Rev. Matt Schultz, the extremely active left-wing activist/clergyman who pastors the ultra-liberal First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage, is running for the U.S.
OPINION: Alaska’s students suffer when teachers lack basic moral clarity
The academic mindset - mocking parents, blurring moral lines, and inverting good and evil - shapes how universities prepare teachers, and how those ideas filter into Alaska
Fairbanks School Board aims to block federal immigration agents from schools
The Fairbanks North Star School Board is set to vote on a resolution aimed at blocking federal agents from enforcing longstanding immigration
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