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Most journalists I’ve met like to believe they are objective and balanced in reporting all the news fit to print. This mindset is so deeply ingrained and fiercely protected that reporters just take it for granted — of course they’re objective. In
Abortion in Alaska: 45 percent publicly funded
Each year, the state of Alaska quietly releases an obscure report detailing the number of unborn babies who were aborted the previous year. Buried in the Department of Health & Social Services website the “Induced Termination of Pregnancy,” report
It’s time to reclaim some of our pre-Y2K life
I came across a blank postcard the other day, turned it over a few times, and resolved to do something for the first time in many years. It’s no big deal. I used to send these to friends and relatives regularly. It seems like just yesterday. Then again,
Court blocks Anchorage officials from forcing women’s shelter to admit men
A federal court ruling has temporarily blocked Anchorage officials from forcing a faith-based women’s homeless shelter into admitting biological males. The controversy stems from an incident in January 2018. According to court documents from attorneys
Governor supports school choice week in Alaska
Governor Mike Dunleavy is highlighting the choice that Alaskans have to send their children to private, public, charter, religious or home-schools. In observance of National School Choice Week the governor issued a proclamation in support of educational
Leading abortion group backs Alaska candidates
Planned Parenthood, the leading abortion provider in Alaska and across the nation, has announced its list of political endorsements for Alaskans vying for office this fall. The group performs the vast majority of abortions in Alaska, accounting for more than
ACLU, Planned Parenthood press Murkowski to back pro-abortion Supreme Court justice
Pro-abortion activist groups, ACLU and Planned Parenthood, are pressuring Sen. Lisa Murkowski to only back a pro-abortion nominee to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. With President Donald Trump nominating Brett Kavanaugh to the
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