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Lower Standards & The Alaska GOP

Casey Reynolds

The question must be asked, “Why does Chairman-Elect Russ Millette not have to meet the same standards he will be enforcing on candidates?”

Alaska’s political immaturity: Why we aren’t ready for The Righteous Mind

Jonathan Haidt’s The Righteous Mind brings the author’s Moral Foundations Theory to America’s political discussion, arguing that our political debates are often intractable because our political views are associated with six areas of taste developed over such a long period of time that there is little we can do to change the mind of our political opponents.

Fish Farming In Alaska - Time to Embrace It

Chilean fish farming is a growing competitior for Alaskan salmon.

The Politics of Fear Inside the Alaska GOP (Part 2)

Lance Roberts

This is part two of a story we posted on Wednesday.

Ultimate Goal of the Ron Paul Contingent?

Alex Gimarc

Last weekend, I attended my first party convention. I signed up because it was time to stand up and defeat Barak Obama for reelection and elect a conservative majority to both houses of the state legislature. I expected conservatives to band together and ready themselves for the fight. What I got was Occupy Ron Paul, a bunch of Paulians acting like democrats.

Events

Fundraiser for Bob Roses

May 21, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Higher Power

Hundreds Unite for Choose Respect March in Anchorage

Richard Irwin

Alaskans in over 100 communities participated in Choose Respect marches yesterday. These marches are part of Governor Parnell’s plan to ‘end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault.’ The gatherings raised awareness and provided opportunity for community members to show support for neighbors who have or who are currently in abusive relationships.

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Book Review

The Conservative Mind

Northern Right Book CLub

While much could be written about the political challenge this book presents, we submit that the beginning of addressing the challenge comes with a clear eyed view of the political philosophy we consider ourselves to have adopted. Armed with the knowledge of the history and principles of conservatism outlined by Kirk, Alaska voters will be started on the right path.

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