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Matthew Beck

Anchorage, Alaska

Allard’s Alaska Freedom Convoy Should Be a Rallying Cry for Progressives

Allard’s Alaska Freedom Convoy Should Be a Rallying Cry for Progressives

The same group of individuals who railed against COVID-19 citywide shutdowns for nearly two years and opposed vaccine mandates have shut down streets in Ottawa. Initially centered on vaccine demands enforced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, the Canadian protests have recently expanded to include more significant

Mears for Alaska Kick-off Fundraiser next Wednesday

Mears for Alaska Kick-off Fundraiser next Wednesday

Shortly after the newly formed Senate District K was confirmed, Donna Mears realized that East Anchorage, her home of 20 years, would need someone to show up, stand up, and unify the neighbors of the new district that now pairs East Anchorage with Eagle River and that's what

Flyer distributed at "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event alleges ASD school board members being personally sued

Flyer distributed at "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event alleges ASD school board members being personally sued

Screenshots of a flyer said to have been distributed by unknown individuals at Eagle River Assemblyperson Jamie Allard's "Alaska Freedom Convoy" event on Sunday, claim that members of the Anchorage School Board are being personally sued for masking children.

Murkowski Adds Two Democrats and Two Republicans to Endorsement List

Murkowski Adds Two Democrats and Two Republicans to Endorsement List

Today, Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that four more Alaska state legislators representing communities across the state have endorsed her re-election campaign. Senator Natasha Von Imhof (R- Anchorage) and House Representatives Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks), Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) and Neal Foster (D-Nome) emphasized Murkowski'

Rep. Young “Appalled” at Violence and Destruction on January 6

Rep. Young “Appalled” at Violence and Destruction on January 6

Republican Alaska Representative Don Young said today that what transpired at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was criminal and un-American and that the events of that day could not be considered a legitimate protest. Rep. Young previously voted against establishing a January 6 Commission or Committee. The

GoFundMe suspends Canadian 'freedom convoy' fundraiser Allard directed donations to

GoFundMe suspends Canadian 'freedom convoy' fundraiser Allard directed donations to

Prone to leaping into controversial and heated matters before taking time to see how they play out, far-right Eagle River Assemblyperson Jamie Allard, who often lands on the wrong side of a cause she has adopted or defended, has organized an upcoming "Alaska Freedom Convoy 2022" event.

Community Council Meeting Sacked by Racist, Antisemitic, and Homophobic Disruptors

Community Council Meeting Sacked by Racist, Antisemitic, and Homophobic Disruptors

Content Warning: This post contains adult subject matter, including racist language and antisemitic imagery, which some may find disturbing. In a bold display of hate, unknown individuals disrupted tonight's Scenic Foothills Community Council meeting with racist language, pornography, graphic and antisemitic images, and disturbing homophobic content. During the