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Jim Minnery: Time for David Eastman to retire and for Jubilee Underwood to represent District 27
It’s time for Wasilla Rep. David Eastman to find a new job. His commitment to conservative values is admirable but his actions have done very little to advance those values in Juneau. In fact, I would argue that Eastman has done more to damage the pro family, pro life cause politically then anything else.
Paul Fuhs: Give Academies of Anchorage a chance
There was a recent opinion piece in the Anchorage Daily News speaking against the recently adopted “Academies of Anchorage” school program for Anchorage students. It seems the author wants to end the program before it even gets a chance to succeed, based on the experience of another school district in Nashville, Tennessee.
To restore faith in America, both adults and kids need civics lessons
In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students. Over 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year. Their enthusiasm highlights a critical gap in our education system and offers a potential solution.
Linda Boyle: Alaska Covid Alliance has new name & expanded mission for fighting fear and censorship
The Alaska Covid Alliance unveiled its new name, new logo, and new web site this weekend to those who attended our “Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom” conference. Our powerhouse lineup of presenters was incredible, and we heard many comments about how people loved the depth of presentations and shared information.
Robert Seitz: Cook Inlet gas producers are in the position to help, but they can’t do it alone
The Alaska Industrial Export and Development Authority is considering a loan to HEX/Furie to support 5 years of drilling. HEX ha stated it needs relief from the 12.5% royalty payment, which would provide lower price gas and leave HEX some margin to allow some profit so it could keep on drilling and producing.
Cynthia Erickson: A rural perspective against ranked-choice voting
As, an Alaska Native living in rural Alaska, I am concerned about rank choice voting. First of all, when you normally vote yes, on anything that means we want it and no, means to reject it. Well, this isn’t what’s happening in this case. Very confusing. We have approximately 240+...
Republican election observer escorted out of election center for not wearing a face mask
An Island County elections observer was escorted out of the Auditor’s Office on Monday for refusing to wear a face mask. The masking requirement came from Island County Auditor Sheilah Crider, who told The Center Square that in the wake of a Covid-19 outbreak at the elections center back in August, when election workers were conducting a recount in the Lands Commissioner race between Democratic candidate Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl-Pedersen – the second and third-place finishers – several workers got sick.
Kamala’s closing argument: Beating off a loss
A pair of pro-Kamala Harris political action committees have a new featuring a man masturbating under a blanket while watching porn. He is interrupted by an older man, who is the campaign’s idea of a fascist. The ad, titled “Republicans Rubbing You the Wrong Way,” is running in the...
Pedro Gonzalez: You can’t protect kids forever, but you can prepare them with a moral compass
The Mat-Su Borough School District recently moved to pluck certain books from libraries after parents and community members complained about “LGBTQ themes” and sexually explicit content. After some deliberation, a Library Citizens Advisory Committee then recommended that several titles be permanently removed. That triggered a legal battle that brought the American Civil Liberties Union and Northern Justice Project into the fold, which led to a judge ordering all but seven books back onto the shelves.
Radical school board president bounced in Fairbanks
Brandy Harty is no longer the school board president in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. In a secret ballot that occurred during a short meeting on Monday, the name of Melissa Burnett was nominated for school board president, along with Harty, who has been serving a rocky term as the school board president. The vote went 5-2 for Burnett.
Ballot boxes set ablaze in Vancouver, Wash. and Portland, Ore.
Ballot drop boxes with completed ballots were set on fire overnight in Vancouver, Wash. and Portland, Ore., home of the radical Antifa movement. Vancouver is a slightly conservative community across the river from Portland. Police suspect arson in both of the fires. The Portland drop box had a fire suppression...
Red sky in the morning, the nation has had its warning
We are a nation somewhere between the proverbial “Red Skies.”. The warning signals have been sent. It remains to be seen if they are enough to clear the troubling skies or not. There is a historical resilience to our unique constitutional republic form of government that pulls our nation back from the brink in times of desperation. The fundamental roots run deep and have weathered the storms of time so far.
Environmental activists draft plan for Kamala Harris to clamp down on fossil fuels
A new report from Bloomberg reveals that there’s a “Project 2025” under way for Kamala Harris, should she become president, and it involves taking an aggressive stance to cut fossil fuels and American energy production. Bloomberg says the plan is largely secret and the environmental groups behind...
John Stossel: Do we need laws that allow for free-range kids?
Scott and Heather Wallace of Hewitt, Texas, encourage their three boys to play outside on their own to build independence. One day, driving home from karate practice, 8-year-old Aiden misbehaved. So, half a mile from home, Heather stopped the car and told him, “Walk the rest of the way on your own.”
Does Murkowski really believe in ranked-choice voting? Maybe not so much
No sooner had Sen. Lisa Murkowski starred in an advertisement supporting the preservation of ranked-choice voting, than she evidently has no intention of ranking in the presidential race. Ranking, evidently, is for suckers. Murkowski, a registered Republican, told the Anchorage Daily News she will not vote for either Kamala Harris...
Dunleavy makes appearance at NYC Trump rally, while Kamala Democrats call Trump ‘Hitler! Fascist!’
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was an invited guest of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. Tens of thousands came to the event to hear Trump speak. Also spotted at the event was former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and several sitting congressional representatives. Among invited speakers were former first lady Melania Trump, vice presidential candidate Ohio Sen. JD Vance, business entrepreneur Elon Musk, political commentator Tucker Carlson, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others.
Harpies for Harris take the stage to scream at men
The joy is gone, and the rage is on stage at the Kamala Harris for president campaign. Harris was joined by former First Lady Michelle Obama on Saturday at a campaign event in Michigan, during which the two scolded and screamed men for not supporting Harris without question. After a...
Glen Biegel: A conservative’s voting guide
I have been involved in politics for a long while here in Alaska. Over the years, I have interacted with you in various ways, and year over year I produce this voters guide. These are my opinions and include research I have done to ensure Christian and liberty-minded ideals are well represented in government.
Willow weasel busted: Peltola slammed for taking credit for oil project, when her record is anti-oil
Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota has a few words for Alaskans who are being told by Rep. Mary Peltola that she should get credit for the Biden Administration’s approval of the Willow project on the North Slope. Stauber says she is lying. “Alaskans need to remember that it was...
High five: New cargo carriers will come through Anchorage, building the freight economy
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has announced that five new cargo carriers will be coming through the airport, which has seen a nearly 5% year-over-year increase in cargo activity from 2023 to 2024. “We are excited to welcome five new cargo carriers to Anchorage International Airport, a significant milestone in...
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