With talks coming, it’s more important than ever to fact-check the Kremlin.

The narrative of Jimmy Carter being overwhelmed by inflation and Iran’s ayatollah fails to account for his many achievements. But he was no saint.

The most interesting political takeaway from the drama is that the Republican Party now has two masters with different goals.

Alaska’s 529 education savings plan isn’t just for children, but a helpful tool for adults navigating academic aspirations.

Long-sought curbs on high credit card fees and other harmful practices might not survive the new administration.

Let’s take one last cringing look back at the events of the past year. Try not to think about it too hard.

People choose to live in Anchorage for all sorts of reasons. Energy prices aren’t one of them.

Premiums for Alaska health insurance plans on the federal marketplace have spiked more than 50% over the past three years. Does anyone care?

Neighborhood schools can be the heartbeat of a community by connecting families and neighbors.

Psychiatric patient rights need a state enforcement mechanism.

Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussions.

Small businesses will see a benefit.

Because of a complex mechanism known as “Arctic amplification,” Alaska is warming two to three times faster than the world as a whole.

Because it’s apparently too hard to cut the carbon emissions heating up the planet, many countries plan to sweep much of their pollution under the rug instead.

An international committee of experts will release an interim report in early 2025 outlining criteria for diagnosing “clinical” obesity.

While those who want better results for children lobby for small class sizes to improve education results, the closures inevitably boost class size count for the very children who are in most need of individualized attention.