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Fairbanks School District releases detailed plan to indoctrinate youth with liberal agenda

EducationAugust 15, 2020

School begins this week in Alaska where tens of thousands of kids are set to learn at home or in private and religious school. Many others will participate in a mix of in-person and online classes provided by state schools. Parents who choose the latter

Alaska Family Action issues values voter guide for primary election

PoliticsAugust 11, 2020

A voter guide detailing Alaska candidates’ positions on abortion, marriage, LGBT issues, religious freedom, educational choice and judicial reform has been released for Alaska’s Republican primary races. Absentee voting has already begun for the Aug. 18

Prominent Alaska church defies mayor’s order restricting religious services

FaithAugust 10, 2020

Anchorage Baptist Temple is standing up to Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s latest emergency order that bans churches from having more than 15 people in attendance. On Sunday, Aug. 9, Pastor Ron Hoffman gave an inspired sermon to a large gathering inside

Eastman vs. Sumner for Alaska House: Here’s where they stand

AbortionAugust 6, 2020

In the race for the Alaska House seat in District 10 (Wasilla), the Alaska Watchman is not making any endorsements. In order to give voters a better idea of how the candidates differ, we sent questions to both incumbent Rep. David Eastman and his Republican

Anchorage postpones debate on ban against helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction

FamilyJuly 28, 2020

In an effort to allow greater public input over another hot-button social item the Anchorage Assembly unanimously voted to postpone debate over a proposal that would ban any Anchorage counselor, therapist, psychologist or health care provider from helping a

Legal fight possible if Anchorage bans counseling for unwanted same-sex attraction

CultureJuly 27, 2020

A leading national attorney warned of legal challenges if the Anchorage Assembly presses ahead with a proposed ban on counseling that aims to help minors overcome unwanted same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion. “So much of this counseling is

Workshop looks to help Anchorage defend parental rights in face of proposed LGBT ordinance

FamilyJuly 24, 2020

The day before the Anchorage Assembly takes up debate over an ordinance to outlaw counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction, a conference will occur in Anchorage to help equip parents to take a stand against the measure. Hosted by the Alaska

Anchorage Assembly hones plan to ban help for kids with unwanted same-sex attraction

FreedomJuly 20, 2020

The three openly gay Anchorage Assembly members are carefully preparing for the July 28 Assembly meeting in which they will try to pass an ordinance banning professional counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction. On July 16 Assemblyman

First-time candidate challenges Alaska’s Senate president

PoliticsJuly 13, 2020

At 58, Roger Holland’s first stab at public office is to run against one of the most powerful politicians in the Alaska Legislature – Senate President Cathy Giessel. In vying for Giessel’s District N seat in Anchorage, Holland said he wants to bring a

Supreme Court rules states can’t discriminate against religious schools

EducationJune 30, 2020

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states cannot prohibit tuition grants or scholarships to private religious schools if they award the same grants to secular private schools. The court’s ruling dealt with a state scholarship program in

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