Cheap Sanctity in Alaska (National Sanctity of Human Life Day—January 22nd 2020)
47 years ago today, seven men in black robes opined, and the rest of the nation tolerated, the notion that a child in the womb can have the right to …
Republican Mercenaries Honored in Juneau—Welcome to the Twilight Zone
Last night, Republicans in Juneau held an annual fundraiser just down the street from the capital building. It was somewhat surreal. Officially, the event was to raise funds so that …
No, 2 Plus 2 = 5, You Racist!
This weekend, author Patrice Lewis, drew our attention to the plight of the innocent children currently trapped in the Seattle Public Schools through no fault of their own. According to …
Why Governor Dunleavy Should Veto the PFD (and why he shouldn’t)
This week, Governor Mike Dunleavy will be faced with a decision no Alaska Governor should ever be faced with. The legislature has failed to appropriate sufficient money to distribute a …
Intimidation and Threats Multiply in Push for Illegal Third Vote Today in the Alaska State House
As Alaskans we take pride in the many ways our state is unique. There are more than a few things that seem to work fine in other states, that just …
Psych! Legislators Propose 55% PFD This Year then Immediately Decide 55% is Too High!
The group of legislators running the Alaska State House put forward House Bill 2003 during this morning’s floor session, and then bypassed the 24-hour public notice requirement in order to …
Alaska Legislators Put on a Show But Took No Meaningful Action to Stop Governor’s $444 Million in Vetoes
I was asked what it is that some legislators have been doing in Juneau this week, since they have no legal authority to travel to Juneau, and the “votes” they …
Alaska Legislators Should Stop Campaigning in Juneau at Public Expense
I was asked what it is that some legislators have been doing in Juneau this week, since they have no legal authority to travel to Juneau, and the “votes” they …
Governor Calls Special Session w/No Per Diem; Legislators Respond by Fleeing to Juneau at Taxpayer Expense
There are some days it seems like legislators here in Alaska are just itching to defy the laws of math, and achieve an even lower approval rating than 0%. Today …
Rogue Alaska Legislators Make Novel Claim: Legislators Aren’t Required to Follow State Laws
My family and I arrived home from the capital on Monday. We made it as far as Delta Junction on our drive home before hearing the news that a sizable …
