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A Constitutional Conundrum: Alaska Legislature’s Surprise Joint Session

January 19, 2024 / Politics / 3 minutes of reading

In a significant development, the Alaska Legislature convened a joint session on Thursday night, a move that underscores the importance of constitutional adherence. This session, called with short notice, was aimed at reviewing Governor Mike Dunleavy’s veto on a segment of the education budget. Despite not achieving the required support to overturn the veto, the […]

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Rep. David Eastman stands by the Constitution: The Alaska Legislature’s Duty to Vote on Vetoes

January 18, 2024 / Politics / 3 minutes of reading

Representative David Eastman’s recent call for the Alaska Legislature to fulfill its constitutional duty by voting on the governor’s vetoes is a refreshing reminder of the importance of adhering to the rule of law. In a political climate often mired in ideological disputes and bureaucratic red tape, Eastman’s stance is a commendable effort to bring

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Alaska’s Economic Outlook: A Call for Policy Reform

January 17, 2024 / Economics, Politics / 4 minutes of reading

In the 2023 update of its Rich States, Poor States index, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has ranked Alaska 23rd nationwide in terms of its economic outlook. While this might not seem like a cause for concern, it serves as a reminder that the state needs to implement policies that will help Alaskans thrive

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Dispelling Myths: David Eastman’s Record Shows He’s No White Supremacist

January 17, 2024 / Politics / 3 minutes of reading

In the combustible world of politics, misinformation can spread rapidly, leading to harmful and inaccurate characterizations. Recently, Ivan Hodes (@ChugachMtnBlues) on Twitter made a series of allegations against Representative David Eastman, labeling him a white supremacist and advocating for his removal from the House Judiciary Committee. This article aims to refute these claims by examining

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President of Argentina Javier Milei’s Bold Stand at WEF Summit

January 17, 2024 / Economics, Politics / 3 minutes of reading

Javier Milei’s speech at the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos is a compelling and passionate endorsement of free-market capitalism and a critique of socialism. Here is a translation of his remarks: “Far from being the cause of our problems, free enterprise capitalism as an economic system is the only tool we have to end

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