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“I’d be good at herding fish.”Hi all! I was happy to note you seemed to approve of my post about working cats. So I decided to explore this topic further. I did some diggin… Read More

In the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision Whole Women’s Health v Hellerstat, it was determined that Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws… Read More

"Aboard a boat that ferries scientists to Alaskan wildlife" PBS NewsHour 9/2/2016ExcerptSUMMARY:  Every summer, the federal research vessel Tiglax travels along the chain of Alaska's Al… Read More

The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (review copy) - Alaska, 1970: growing up here is like nowhere else.Ruth wants to be remembered by her grieving mother.Dora wishes s… Read More

The Chairwoman of the powerful House Rules Committee believes she has a plan to drive Alaska politics toward the center. Her Republican critics say it’s a plan to dismantle the Alaska… Read More

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post. Alaska Representative Gabrielle Ledoux (R-Anchorage) introduced HB 200 on March 29. It converts Alaska Elections to an Open Pri… Read More

When Congress passes a Spending Bill, it's never just about the Money. Massive Omnibus Legislation like the deal agreed to late Sunday are a vehicle for all kinds of changes to American Poli… Read More

Eleven months to the day since they became a couple, Chelsea and Jacob joined one another by the swaying sea to enjoy their Maui Beach Wedding. Surrounded by fellow Alaskan loved ones, they… Read More

As the Country grows more Diverse, more Local Governments like Fairfax County, a Washington, D.C., Suburb, are falling under a Federal Election Law that requires them to provide Language Ass… Read More

Leaving behind their Alaskan home for a short time, Beverly and Antony set out for their first time in Maui. Arriving to paradise, they were blown away by the incredible setting that unfolde… Read More

When the group was asked who presented the bride to be married, the entire collection of Chara and Neil's loved ones declared, 'We Do!' It was a stunning moment of unity that only added to t… Read More

When Chara and her dad made their way to the ceremony, Rev. Joe asked the group who was giving this beautiful bride to Neil. The entire group declared, 'we do!' The Maui Beach Wedding&n… Read More

After a delectable decade as husband and wife, the fabulous mom and dad of the Springer Family were so excited to celebrate with their three gorgeous kids. Including an intimate exchanging o… Read More

Welcome to my stop on the UK Blog Tour for Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp! Read on for my review, the answer to Marieke's final question, and a giveaway!Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkam… Read More

Do you think there is too much foreign influence in Government? Is more Accountability needed? Well, Alaskan Voters are doing something about it. The Nonpartisan group, Alaskans for Integri… Read More

Richard Winger of Ballot Access News did the following Research. Independent is a very attractive Ballot Label, and Independent Candidates value their ability to have that Label next to the… Read More

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) works to Safeguard the Earth, its People, its Plants, Animals, and the Natural Systems on which all Life depends. NRDC was founded in 1970 by a Group… Read More

Getting to know all about me!!! It occurred to me that I’ve written a lot about my illnesses, etc. but I haven’t told you a lot about me, the person, so I thought I’d chang… Read More

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke drew immediate flak Monday for Proposing to use Military Bases on the West Coast to Export Coal and Natural Gas despite the Opposition of Environmentally Minded… Read More

The Trump Administration, working with Republicans in Congress and an influential Alaska Native Corporation, is quickly clearing the way for Oil Exploration in the Federally Protected Arctic… Read More

A Diverse Group of Alaskans came together to create Alaskans for Better Elections. The Chair of the Group is Jason Grenn. The Top 3 Contributors are Represent.Us, Florence, MA; Fairvote Ac… Read More

The House on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, Passed legislation that would Block Drilling along the Shoreline of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The 225-193 Vote in favor o… Read More

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post. American Solidarity: The Party recently chose Brian T. Carroll of Visalia, California for President. It has not yet chosen a Vi… Read More

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post. Democrats in Alaska will be picking who they want on the Primary List of Candidates for the President of the U.S. a little bit… Read More

Steak 48, easily Chicago’s best steakhouse, has had to close their doors due to the coronavirus but are still open for white-gloved curbside service. Steak 48 is a bustling River North… Read More

In the late 19th century Britain held a foreign policy known as ‘Splendid Isolation.’ It has always seemed a fitting name for a luxury private yacht (MY Splendid Isolation, anyo… Read More

Local Chicagoans know: downtown is for work, Lakeview is for living. The community’s casual vibes and idyllic shoreline make it feel like a coastal city, bustling with nice, Midwestern… Read More

Great news: Chicago is starting to get back to normal! Restaurants and bars have welcomed back patrons to their outdoor patios. And with Father’s Day on the horizon, folks will be itch… Read More

On June 12th, the Alaska Supreme Court, Unanimously Approved a Proposed 2020 Initiative and does Not Violate the State Constitutional Requirement that Initiatives contain Only a Single Subje… Read More

It’s hard to believe it, but the 4th of July is right around the corner. Despite Chicago moving to Phase 4, and restaurants and bars are allowed to resume indoor service, it doesn&rsqu… Read More

In the Superior COURT for the State of Alaska, 3rd Judicial District of Anchorage, Plaintiffs: Disability Law Center of Alaska; Native Peoples Action Community Fund; Alaska Public Interest R… Read More

As you swipe through dating apps, pausing sometimes to read a little further through people’s bios, you see a lot of love for a particular food: tacos. What’s not to love about a… Read More

A Lawsuit filed, Tuesday Sept. 8th, asks a Judge to Block Election Officials from Enforcing during the COVID-19 Pandemic a Requirement that Alaska Absentee Voters have someone Witness them S… Read More

Scientists from the Department of Physics, Oxford University have developed a rapid antigen test, which can give results in under 5 minutes. This could be used for testing at crucial points… Read More

Life can be found in the most inhospitable places on Earth. From the scorching desert in the Sahara to the frozen landscape of the Antarctic, life finds a way to survive in one form or anoth… Read More

The retreat of North America’s ice sheets during the long periods of the last ice age may have started with a “disastrous” catastrophe in the North Pacific Ocean along the… Read More

Let’s face it: there are endless options for top-notch restaurants in Chicago. But if we had to pick the crème de la crème of River North, here’s where we’d s… Read More

As our probes continue to sail through space, we are constantly finding out new things about the Universe. The longest ranged missions that we have ever sent, the Voyager 1 and 2 have proved… Read More

Democrats in the House of Representatives have begun an Investigation into the Pebble Mine Project in Alaska, seeking Records to determine whether Developers of the Proposed Gold and Copper… Read More

The outgoing Trump Administration, on Wednesday Nov. 25th, Denied a Key Permit for Alaska’s Pebble Mine, a Controversial Project that the Obama Administration Blocked and that Trump Re… Read More

Legislative Updates Federal Legislation: Reps Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) introduced the Alice Paul Voter Protection Act, which will protect a citizen’s access to vote… Read More

Taking a stay-cation in your own city offers tons of uplifting and memorable experiences. Hang out in Chicago like a tourist and come away with a fresh perspective of the city you call home… Read More

Taking a staycation in your own city offers tons of uplifting and memorable experiences. Hang out in Chicago like a tourist and come away with a fresh perspective of the city you call home… Read More

The Biden Administration Defended a proposed ConocoPhillips Oil Development in Alaska, on Wednesday, backing the Willow Project, first Major New Oil Projects in years, pushed by Alaskan Sen… Read More

Legislative Updates Federal Legislation: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to increase the number of U.S. service members who exercise their right to vote — especially those… Read More

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post. On July 29th, an Alaska State TrialCcourt, Upheld the Top-Four Initiative Passed by the Voters in 2020. Kohlhaas v State, 3AN… Read More

Legislative Updates Federal Legislation: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has introduced the “Right to Vote Act,” which he said would create the first-ever affirmative Federal voting righ… Read More

Steak is best eaten with yearning in your heart and a big smile on your face. From the moment you step into your car, the genesis of your journey is an afterthought. How could you wish for a… Read More

An Alaska State Trial Court has Upheld the Constitutionality of Alaska's New Law, that created a "Top-Four" Primary, followed by a General Election, using Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV, also cal… Read More

Opponents of Alaska’s New Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV) system, having Lost a Lawsuit in Superior Court, are now Appealing to the State Supreme Court. Alaska’s High Court has acce… Read More

Staying at home for Thanksgiving is overrated! Let’s go check out the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Chicago and pamper ourselves! Of course, you can challenge your ultimate… Read More

A rendering of an Oklo Aurora power plant On a Conference Room Whiteboard, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Jacob DeWitte sketches his Startup’s First Product. It will be about the siz… Read More

The Alaska Supreme Court has Upheld as Valid, a Voter Approved, Top Four Open Primary, a Single Ballot, with a Ranked-Choice-Voting (RCV) General Election, System. It would End Party Primari… Read More

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post. These Bills ease Ballot Access Restrictions for New or Minor Parties, or Independent Candidates. Alaska - On 2/18/2022, Stat… Read More

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, the Army brought its Patriot Surface-to-Air Missile System and Short-Range Avenger Air Defense system, to Alaska for the First time, to take part in the State… Read More

What are the Top 7 Vacation Spots in the World? Our planet is full of places in the deepest corners of the most forgotten regions of this world that will fit your spirit with all and leav… Read More

Sunriver, Oregon offers endless outdoor activities surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. After an adventure-filled day on the river, trails or mountain, kick back and relax as you s… Read More

Whales are beautiful aquatic creatures. They are the hugest animals on Earth. Different types of whales live in all oceans. They are mammals that belong to Cetacea. The word whale can refer… Read More

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure… Read More

The Las Vegas Strip is perhaps the most entrancing location. The Eiffel Tower, Lago di Como, and an Egyptian pyramid capped with a laser beam so bright you can see it from space are all with… Read More