Local elections see shift in tactics after last year's far-right flop/Notes from the federal candidate forum
The conservatives up in Fairbanks appear to be getting the message that being completely and overtly unlikable whackos isn’t a winning strategy when there’s a center nervous about the status quo.
Constitutional convention backers see PFD as 'spark' for complete rewrite
One proposal is rife with animosity towards the federal government, the judicial system, public education, public employees and Alaska Native corporations.
Legislators tell Eastman to take some personal responsibility for Oath Keeper membership
Legislators say Eastman, not the Legislature, should shoulder the costs for his legal battle. Same goes for legislators banning people on social media.
Eastman’s membership in Oath Keepers likely bars him from state office, judge rules
In a nuanced ruling, Judge McKenna rules Eastman's membership in the Oath Keepers likely meets the Alaska Constitution's disloyalty clause test but will allow the election to go forward.
The Congresswoman for All Alaska
What Mary Peltola's election and swearing in tell us about the road ahead.
Republicans upset with Alaska's special election should look in the mirror, not at the repeal of RCV
If it stinks everywhere you go, maybe it's you.
Mary Peltola wins Alaska’s first RCV election, set to be first Alaska Native congressperson
Also, it's her birthday
Results in Alaska's first RCV election are due today. Here's where to watch and what to expect.
Also, we've got some polling on what Alaskans think about the new system (they like it).
Ranked choice voting is a dagger in the heart of party control. No wonder the GOP wants it repealed.
The outcome of this race will look nothing like what we would have expected under the old system where political parties had final say in who could appear on the ballot.
Meditations on ranked choice voting in the 49th state
Where choices were once obvious, we have an opportunity to decide between candidates who share common goals and are encouraged to think about the differences without fear of "throwing away" our vote.
