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Identity Not Hosting Official Anchorage Pride Events

Identity Not Hosting Official Anchorage Pride Events

In a post on its Facebook page, Identity Inc. writes that it is not hosting any official Anchorage Pride events this year, citing various evaluations to address systemic racism within the organization. "We are in the process of evaluating our events, processes, and structures to address systemic racism in

Video: Public Testimony At Assembly Meeting for Election Certification

Video: Public Testimony At Assembly Meeting for Election Certification

At a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly last evening, members of the public lined up to voice their concerns about mail-in voting.

Ill-Informed Public Bemoans Properly Noticed Assembly Meeting

Ill-Informed Public Bemoans Properly Noticed Assembly Meeting

Ill-informed testifiers complained at a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly last evening, bemoaning what some said was a lack of transparency related to the proposed allocation of $51.6 million in federal Covid-19 funding distributed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Anti-LGBTQ Candidate Bronson Leads

Anti-LGBTQ Candidate Bronson Leads

David Bronson continues to lead in the Anchorage mayoral run-off election.

Anchorage Assembly Tackles Proposed Equal Rights Amendments

Anchorage Assembly Tackles Proposed Equal Rights Amendments

The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC) was established in the Anchorage Charter in 1975 and is the municipal law enforcement agency charged with preventing and eliminating unlawful discrimination under Title 5 of the Anchorage Municipal Code. On May 14, 2021, the Anchorage Assembly held a work session related to amending

Fringe Candidate Widens Lead

Fringe Candidate Widens Lead

In the election season that won’t end, the Anchorage Municipal Clerks office released more unofficial results, which shows fringe candidate David Bronson leading 50.64% to 49.36%. 1,116 votes separate the two candidates and 87,165 ballots have been counted as of today and thousands more reportedly

Dunbar: "Exceptionally High Turnout a Testament"

Dunbar: "Exceptionally High Turnout a Testament"

In a statement made this evening by Anchorage mayoral Candidate Forrest Dunbar just before he leaves to serve in the National Guard for several days, Dunbar wrote: "Given the size of the deficit and the number of votes we believe are outstanding, it appears unlikely we will make up