Pray for Jerusalem: Under Biden’s reign the Middle East is on fire
Last night I was watching the news with great sadness as I observed the continuing assault on Israel. Since Monday, Hamas has fired over 2,000 rockets into Israel and now riots are breaking out inside Israeli cities with large Arab populations. I get it, the
Alaska-Siberia Air Route heroes played a key role in World War II
“The structure of world peace cannot be the work of one man, or one party, or one nation … it must be a peace which rests on the cooperative effort of the whole world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt May 8, the World War II Victory Day in Europe, is a
5.6 > Common Criminality
What do Soapy Smith, Antonin Scalia, and an Alaska constitutional convention have in common? More than you think. First, a little history on Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith. Jeff Smith was a colorful American con artist in the late 1800s. He went to
What can be learned from the FBI raid on an innocent Homer couple?
Wednesday’s rogue FBI raid on an innocent couple in Homer is an example of what happens when a lawless and completely illegitimate political party and administration come to power. The Democrats are utilizing the proven techniques of communism and fascism,
Recalling Soviet intimidation at my U.S. encounter with Vladimir Vysotsky
I first arrived in America Feb. 1, 1978. An agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Services greeted me at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. He gave me $8, a small booklet titled “Introduction to a New Life“, a packet titled United
Mat-Su hopes to end all school mask mandates by June 1
The age of mask mandates for students, teachers, staff, parents and others in Mat-Su schools will likely come to an end on June 1. This decision was made during a recent work session that involved School District Superintendent Randy Trani, School Board
Anchorage School Board candidates’ views on parent rights, curriculum debates, low test scores, sex-ed, gender ID
Anchorage education is in crisis. Test scores are dismal, many students are struggling with school closures and virtual classrooms, and radical social ideologies are creeping into the curriculum. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate running for school
COVID-hype victims and the denial of medical treatment
I don’t like assuming the role of “victim.” That is best left to liberals and socialists. But in all the worry about this non-crisis, only thin, reedy voices have mentioned that the loss of medical treatment due to “fears” is real. Lynette Clark, my
Rep. Young warns against 2nd Amendment violations as House approves gun control bills
The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills on March 11, which gun rights advocates warn are steps towards hindering gun sales and creating a national registry of all law-abiding citizens who bear arms. House Resolution 8 passed largely along partisan
Divisive masking controversy envelopes Alaska Senate
The work of the Alaska Senate is being hamstrung by the leadership’s insistence that all members wear a particular type of face covering during the session. At the center of the controversy is Sen. Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) who has worn a clear face
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