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What’s really behind the defacing of Forrest Dunbar’s political signs?

OpinionApril 23, 2021

There is something odd about the defacing of Forrest Dunbar signs across Anchorage. Let me give the ideological, logical, and prosecutorial arguments against these being conservatives, at least any that you and I know or have ever met. Logical:

Abortion activists want Forrest Dunbar as Anchorage’s next mayor

AbortionApril 22, 2021

Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortions in Alaska, sees Forrest Dunbar as a champion of its radical agenda. The group is now urging voters to elect the far-left assemblyman as the next mayor of Anchorage. “We are excited to tell you that we

Leftist candidates eke out wins in sharply divided Anchorage – mayoral race heads to runoff

EducationApril 21, 2021

With vote counting now over, the Anchorage’s far left can breathe a sigh of relief after narrowly winning all four school board races and retaining arguably the most radical assemblyman the city has ever seen. A total of 75,365 Anchorage resident voted in

Bronson’s libertarian streak is the new direction Anchorage needs

FeaturedApril 16, 2021

My wife of 46 years and I have always felt we were informed voters with a libertarian streak. We research candidates, try to meet them, and talk with those who know them. We have approached this current Anchorage mayoral election with an expanded commitment

Dunbar backs 8th extension of emergency declaration in Anchorage – supports 70% vax goal

FeaturedApril 14, 2021

Anchorage mayoral candidate Forrest Dunbar joined the narrowest of majorities to pass the eighth extension of Anchorage’s declaration of emergency. The measure passed along a 6-4 vote, which will be the final time Assemblyman Dunbar votes on the issue

Bronson promises to defend and support Anchorage police officers

FeaturedApril 13, 2021

Anchorage mayoral candidate Dave Bronson sent a letter to the Anchorage Police Department detailing how he plans to support and collaborate with the force if elected mayor. Dated April 10, the letter is addressed to the “men and women of APD.” It clearly

Anchorage voters must repudiate Dunbar’s so-called ‘fact based’ leadership

FeaturedApril 11, 2021

Let us consider what Anchorage mayoral candidate Forrest Dunbar really means by enacting a “fact-based” mayorship. But before we go there, consider a few of these facts: Fact: Flattening the curve destroyed hundreds of Anchorage businesses, including

Conservative surge: Bronson expands lead in Anchorage mayoral race, school board races grow ever tighter

FeaturedApril 9, 2021

The latest vote totals in the recent Anchorage election shows conservative mayoral candidate Dave Bronson increasing his narrow lead over hard-leftist Forrest Dunbar. Vote totals released on April 10 show Bronson with 19,334 votes to 18,812 for Dunbar.

UPDATE: Bronson, Dunbar headed to run-off for Anchorage mayor

FeaturedApril 7, 2021

After the latest round of vote tabulation, it is clear that Dave Bronson is headed to a May run-off election against far-left Forrest Dunbar to decide who becomes the next mayor of Anchorage. The third round of vote totals from April 8 shows Dunbar with

Vote Bronson for mayor, and reaffirm traditional Alaska values in Anchorage

OpinionApril 4, 2021

Anchorage is at a crossroads. Do we take the path of government control over our daily lives and businesses, or do we assert control over ourselves? To me the answer is obvious – it may be to you as well. But some of our neighbors are okay with outside

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