On the cusp of Christmas Planned Parenthood urges Alaskans to ‘slay the patriarchy’
Just three days before the world celebrates the birth of Christ, Planned Parenthood sent out an email urging Alaskans to make a New Year’s resolution to “slay the patriarchy.” The largest abortion business in the state is taking time this holiday to
‘Dubious’ 14th Amendment opened door for abortion activists
In part I of this series on Roe v Wade we explored the false notion that the supreme court – on either the federal or state level – has the constitutional power to negate or cancel statutory laws that are passed by the legislature and signed into law by
Why does Alaska need a Watchman?
Why indeed? This is a question I have asked myself time and again throughout the process of developing and launching this news agency. For years I have traveled in many overlapping political circles. I have friends who fall on polar opposite sides of
Seeing is believing: Technology changes pro-life conversation in Alaska
The ability to peer inside the womb and see clear 3D images of a baby sucking its thumb, smiling and moving its tiny arms and legs is changing the pro-life conversation in Alaska and around the country. Over the past couple years, many of Alaska’s 11
Latest Trump appointee reshapes liberal dominated 9th Circuit Court
With the U.S. Senate confirming Deputy Assistant Attorney General Lawrence VanDyke to sit on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, President Trump issued a blow to the liberal grip on a key federal court that hears Alaska cases. The 9th Circuit has long been
Planned Parenthood’s ‘Happy Birthday’ wish rings hollow
As editor of Alaska Watchman, I sign up for emails from many different groups. Normally, I light up when someone wishes me “happy birthday.” That wasn’t the case when I saw this greeting the other day. “It’s you! Happy birthday month, Joel, from all
How Alaska’s pro-lifers can unite to end abortion
Alaska remains one of the most pro-abortion states in the country with virtually no protections for unborn babies. Despite numerous bills passed by the Alaska Legislature and signed into law by various state governors, Alaska’s courts have blocked
Juneau campus named ‘most LGBTQ-friendly college’ in Alaska
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) was named the top LGBTQ-friendly college for Alaska by the Campus Pride Index. In partnership with Campus Pride, BestColleges.com released its rankings earlier this year to help students of various sexual and gender
Planned Parenthood affiliate with Alaska ties looks to boost red-state abortion
A recent article in The Seattle Times reported that the Planned Parenthood affiliate overseeing Alaska is one of the most successful in the nation, and it is expanding its influence into pro-life areas of the country. Chris Charbonneau, who oversees Planned
Planned Parenthood urges Murkowski to help restore funds to abortion clinics
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is seen as a key ally in Planned Parenthood’s effort to remove President Donald Trump’s new rule regarding Title X federal funding for groups that provide health care. Planned Parenthood clinics in Alaska and around the country