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11.18 > Alaskans must forge new alliances

VIDEOSNovember 18, 2021

It’s no secret that authoritarian government is increasingly intruding into our daily lives through coercive medical mandates, free speech violations, religious liberty restrictions, threats to employment and the radical indoctrination of our children via

Yes, Alaska churches can speak out on politics – here’s how

CultureOctober 14, 2020

What can a pastor legally say from the pulpit regarding politics, candidates and ballot initiatives? Can clergy educate their congregation on key political and social issues? When do religious leaders cross the line and put their churches in jeopardy of

Anchorage Assembly opens meetings but threatens public to comply with mandates

FreedomAugust 31, 2020

After a month of banning residents from attending Anchorage Assembly meetings in person, Assembly Chair Felix Rivera announced on Aug. 31 that the chambers will be reopened to the public but only under strict conditions that include compulsory facemasks and

Aug. 25 protest to support parental rights & police officers in Anchorage

CultureAugust 24, 2020

Yet another protest will take place outside the Anchorage Assembly chambers on Aug. 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The upcoming event will urge the Assembly to reject an ordinance that would ban counseling for minors who want help dealing with unwanted same-sex

Assembly to consider Anchorage mayor’s request for ‘equity officer’ to enforce social agenda

FreedomAugust 24, 2020

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has asked the Anchorage Assembly to approve a $180,000-a-year Chief Equity Officer to monitor, track and enforce his so-called “equity agenda” on the citizens of Anchorage. Berkowitz submitted an ordinance to this effect, which is

Anchorage pastor urges Assembly to refrain from violating 1st Amendment

FamilyAugust 24, 2020

Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Anchorage Assembly for their Aug. 25 meeting in which they will consider an ordinance (AO 2020-65) to ban counseling for minors who are struggling to overcome same-sex attraction or who have

Ketchikan mayor defends religious liberty, vows to veto gender identity ordinance

FaithAugust 21, 2020

After an emotional and somewhat philosophical discussion about gender identity, religious freedom and discrimination, the Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution asking the Alaska Legislature to pass a law that prohibits discrimination

Alaska’s pro-life identity crisis can and must end – here’s how

AbortionAugust 20, 2020

The blueprint for healing Alaska’s pro-life divide is contained in two chapters of a brief work by the late Dr. Charles Rice, who was a pivotal national figure in the pro-life movement for decades. “No Exception: A Pro-Life Imperative” identifies the

Here’s who big abortion backs in Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary

AbortionAugust 16, 2020

Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortion in Alaska, has released its endorsements for the upcoming Aug. 18 Alaska primary. As expected, the abortion giant has backed almost exclusively Democrat candidates. Al Gross, who is running as an

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

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