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Honoring the Legacy of Congressman Don Young: A Tale of Two Resolutions

January 4, 2024 / Politics / 4 minutes of reading

In the ongoing saga surrounding the renaming of the Port of Alaska, we find ourselves witnessing a stark contrast in attitudes between the Anchorage Assembly and U.S. Representative Brian Mast. While the left-leaning Assembly members are vehemently opposed to renaming the port after the late Congressman Don Young, Rep. Mast is pushing for Young’s name […]

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Drag Queen Story Hour Postponed in Soldotna – Protecting Our Children and Values

January 4, 2024 / Politics / 3 minutes of reading

In a victory for concerned parents and community members, the Soldotna Public Library has announced the postponement of a drag queen story hour event for children. This decision comes after a wave of public outcry against the event, organized by the radical activist group Soldotna Pride Council as part of their “Happy New Queer” winter

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The Pursuit of Happiness: A renewed vow to maximize human flourishing in Alaska!

January 3, 2024 / Culture / 3 minutes of reading

As we enter the new year, it’s important to reflect on what true happiness means in a world that often seems at odds with human flourishing. The United States Declaration of Independence reminds us that happiness is a fundamental right that we are all entitled to pursue. But what does this pursuit actually entail? The

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On Fake Devotion to the Constitution: Unraveling the Dark Legacy of the 14th Amendment

January 3, 2024 / Politics / 6 minutes of reading

The era following the American Civil War is often romanticized as a time of westward expansion, cattle drives, and lawless mining towns. But what many fail to recognize is the significant impact of the Reconstruction era on the United States, particularly through the actions of the Radical Republicans who controlled Congress at the time. Led

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Alaskan Orthodox Christmas to be Celebrated January 7

January 3, 2024 / Culture / 3 minutes of reading

As the majority of Alaskans have already packed away their Christmas decorations, a significant portion of the population is still preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ on January 7. This is because the Russian Orthodox Church, which has a strong presence in Alaska, follows the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the modern

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