On October 5, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) Anchorage met at Anchorage’s Town Square Park to commemorate the anniversary…… Read More
Over the years, we have been less than supportive of using a statewide sales tax to help address Alaska’s fiscal deficits. While certainly not as regressive as using cuts in the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), sales taxes are still regressive. … Read More
This year Anchorage has witnessed a tragic, unsettling, and statistically significant rise in pedestrian fatalities. Deaths that serve as a grim reminder of failed infrastructure, policy, and enforcement. Anchorage’s streets are the same…… Read More
The November election is just over five weeks away. Absentee and early voting starts in just over three weeks on October 21. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) endorsed Representative Ben Carpenter (R – Nikiski) in his bid to unseat … Read More
One of the things that disappoints most about the Alaska media is its ongoing failure to report on – or even reference – the hugely regressive impact of…… Read More
As trash plagued encampments continue to proliferate in our city’s public spaces, it has become clearer than ever that Anchorage’s homelessness problem has reached a crisis level. Homelessness in our community has spiraled into an undeniable catastrophe. The sight of … Read More
“Am I racist?” Before you answer that question, center yourself. Close your eyes. Ground your body in your chair. Take several deep breaths. Really feel yourself in the space. Give $30,000 to a grifter with a PhD in “Sustainability” who will tell you that, no matter…… Read More
Fall season got you down? Looking for a sassy feline to tell you how to live your life? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I’ve been thinking about the old … Read More
The November general election is just over six weeks away. The amount of the 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend was announced this week, which will be $1,702 to each qualified Alaskan. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Nick Begich in his … Read More
As the CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, I’m proud to represent the thousands of small businesses, families, and individuals who make up…… Read More