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Matthew Beck

Anchorage, Alaska

The Mailbag: October 25, 2020

The Mailbag: October 25, 2020

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day of non-mask wearing to write me an email expressing your exceedingly great displeasure with my "propaganda" writing. I sense that you may be a Trump supporter and not a fan of science — regardless, I will attempt

Letters From ASD Staff to the Community

Letters From ASD Staff to the Community

"I'm a part of the Anchorage School District and work with some of the most challenging students at the elementary level. I am against the reopening of schools right now because we clearly don't have a "safe" plan and our numbers continue to

As Dunleavy Bails on COVID-19, Quinn-Davidson is Poised to Lead

As Dunleavy Bails on COVID-19, Quinn-Davidson is Poised to Lead

The disaster declaration Alaska has operated under since March is set to expire in less than thirty days but don't expect Dunleavy to do anything about it. The declaration gives the state special powers to protect public health using mandates. Still, in case you missed Governor Dunleavy'

Save Anchorage Is Simply Incapable of Doing the Right Thing

Save Anchorage Is Simply Incapable of Doing the Right Thing

Related: Save Anchorage, Must Read Alaska and the Plot to Overthrow the Mayor I wanted to take a moment out of my day and address a statement made to Save Anchorage by one of its moderators because, indeed, "things have gotten quite wild," but not for the reasons

Little Dipper Diner Petition for Review Denied

Little Dipper Diner Petition for Review Denied

An Anchorage diner that defied the Municipality of Anchorage’s temporary emergency order prohibiting indoor dining in August petitioned the Alaska Supreme Court last month to review Judge Marton’s ruling requiring the diner to comply with the order. On October 14, 2020, Alaska’s highest court denied the request,

It's Time for a Statewide Mask Mandate

It's Time for a Statewide Mask Mandate

I've seen enough, it's time to give the mask mandate in Anchorage teeth and it's time for the state of Alaska to issue a statewide mask mandate. Reality Check: Because a global pandemic has been politicized for the first time in modern history, the

Lawsuit alleging discrimination filed against APD & the Municipality of Anchorage

A lawsuit filed against the Anchorage Police Department and the Municipality of Anchorage today alleges the discrimination of Anchorage police officers on the basis of color, race, and ethnicity. The complaint states that APD Officer Jared Tuia joined the Anchorage police force in 1999 and has served for 20 years