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PoliticsRecall Dunleavy activists can begin collecting signatures

3 days ago1003 min

A coalition of left leaning groups have the green light to continue their campaign to remove duly elected Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. On Feb. 14, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the Recall Dunleavy campaign could begin its attempt to gather more than 71,000 signatures to put the question to a statewide vote. The high court did not, however, rule on the merits of the recall effort and will hear oral arguments in the...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion PoliticsVideo raises questions about impartiality of Alaska’s chief justice

6 days ago2328 min

A video (watch below) on the Alaska Bar Association website shows what appears to be an attempt by the chief justice of Alaska’s Supreme Court to enlist lawyers in influencing public opinion on behalf of a lawsuit over which he may ultimately preside. The video reveals Chief Justice Joel Bolger telling members of the Alaska Bar Association to write letters to the editor and post articles on Facebook to counteract what he called “attacks on...

by Joel Davidson

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Crime PoliticsChief justice claims Alaska judges not moved by ‘political interests’

7 days ago1499 min

In his Feb. 12 address to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court Joel Bolger alluded to the court’s ongoing dispute with Gov. Mike Dunleavy regarding cuts to the judiciary’s budget following high court’s order that Alaska fund elective abortions. He closed his speech saying the courts “must continue to decide cases in accordance with the facts determined by impartial judges and the rule of law based on...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsCo-sponsors join effort to clarify there is no right to abortion in Alaska

1 week ago1502 min

Sen. Peter Micciche of Soldotna and Sen. John Coghill of North Pole are now co-sponsors of Palmer Sen. Shelley Hughes’ resolution clarifying that there is no right to constitutional right to abortion in Alaska. Senate Joint Resolution 13 states that nothing in the State Constitution may be “construed to secure or protect a right to abortion” or abortion funding. The resolution is currently in the Senate Health & Social Services Committee. It has yet to...

by Joel Davidson

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PoliticsReport shows why liberal judges rule Alaska

1 week ago34110 min

It doesn’t matter whether Alaska’s executive branch, legislative branch or the general population is conservative, Alaskans rarely see the appointment of conservative, constitutionalist judges. That’s because none of these groups have much say when it comes to choosing possible candidates to serve on the bench. The real gatekeeper, which determines names the governor can choose from when appointing judges, is the powerful Alaska Judicial Council. This is an unelected, seven-member body made up of three...

by Bob Bird

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Abortion Life OpinionIs the Republican Party a pro-life champion?

3 weeks ago20011 min

In 1980 Ronald Reagan got my vote and that of many Alaskans because he was pro-life. His sweeping victory had Democrats, feminists and abortionists figuring it was all over for them. Reagan Democrats were essentially pro-life anti-communists. Both enemies and friends of Reagan expected – something. North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Jesse Helms introduced a Human Life Bill, in essence exercising the Congressional prerogative found in Article III, Sec. 2 of the Constitution. Then in 1982...

by Joel Davidson

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Life Politics PornographyFor better or worse: Bills that impact traditional family values in Alaska

3 weeks ago33922 min

The Alaska Watchman is keeping a close eye on the Alaska Legislature this session in order to alert Alaskans of measures that impact parental rights, sex education, abortion, religious liberty, human sexuality, education, marriage and family law, pornography and other social issues. Our goal is to keep Alaskans informed of committee hearings and opportunities to publicly testify on critical legislation that could shape the cultural and social life of Alaskans. Below is a brief summary...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsProposed constitutional amendment clarifies there is no right to abortion in Alaska

4 weeks ago2497 min

Sen. Shelley Hughes kicked off the legislative session on Jan. 21 with a pro-life resolution to amend Alaska’s Constitution by clarifying that “nothing in this constitution may be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require the State to fund an abortion.” If approved by two-thirds vote of the House and the Senate, it would then be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. If a simple majority of...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy recall on hold until Supreme Court weighs in

4 weeks ago1435 min

Planned Parenthood and other left leaning groups must pause their campaign to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from his elected office. On Jan. 21, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth put a halt to the effort until the Alaska Supreme Court has a chance to hear an appeal from the Stand Tall With Mike groups which is defending the governor and challenging the recall push for lacking legal grounds. The Anchorage Daily News published Judge Aarseth’s...

by Joel Davidson

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Abortion Life PoliticsExtreme abortion activists help push Dunleavy recall attempt

1 month ago5023 min

On Jan. 10 the Recall Dunleavy group won its latest court battle when Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth dismissed arguments by state lawyers that grounds for the recall were legally flawed. With the court victory, Dunleavy’s opponents can resume their attempt to remove him. The governor’s administration, however, is expected to appeal the decision to the Alaska Supreme Court, which could delay the campaign. …many of the key supporters are abortion activists and other...

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PoliticsRecall Dunleavy activists can begin collecting signatures

Abortion PoliticsVideo raises questions about impartiality of Alaska’s chief justice

Crime PoliticsChief justice claims Alaska judges not moved by ‘political interests’

Abortion Life PoliticsCo-sponsors join effort to clarify there is no right to abortion in Alaska

PoliticsReport shows why liberal judges rule Alaska

Abortion Life OpinionIs the Republican Party a pro-life champion?

Life Politics PornographyFor better or worse: Bills that impact traditional family values in Alaska

Abortion Life PoliticsProposed constitutional amendment clarifies there is no right to abortion in Alaska

Abortion Life PoliticsDunleavy recall on hold until Supreme Court weighs in

Abortion Life PoliticsExtreme abortion activists help push Dunleavy recall attempt

UncategorizedDunleavy recall effort is all pomp and circumstance

Crime PoliticsAlaska lawmakers to debate bill on prostitution & sex trafficking

UncategorizedBeing socialist or atheist is political liability in 2020

Abortion Education Life Politics Sex educationTeens recruited & trained by Planned Parenthood to address Alaska House

PoliticsWATCH: Sen. Murkowski to address Alaska Legislature Tuesday