Democratic Underground - Alaska McKinley or Denali? Discuss all things Alaska. http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:43 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:43 Got off the phone with a pollster. Is Tony Knowles testing the water for Mark Begich's job? Sounds like it. :D... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012417 Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:20 Oh, good lord, Parnell's running for re-election... We absolutely cannot let him win another term. 10 years of that asshole? No f*ing way. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012413 Fri, 03 May 2013 22:08:09 March 30, 1867: Alaska was purchased from Russia Alaska (i/əˈlæskə/) is a state in the United States, situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with the international boundary with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west acros... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012409 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:56:11 Don Young I was quite surprised to hear Congressman Young's statement today. You know, the one where his dad had 50 or 60 wetbacks working for him to pick crops. Are we ever going to get rid of this guy? I don't care if he apologized, I want him gone!... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012405 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:10:46 Today's incident of unnecessary gun violence... [div class="excerpt"]
[b]Man in motorized cart shoots Walmart employee in dispute over dog, police say [/b]

A man driving a motorized shopping cart shot an Anchorage Walmart assistant manager during a dispute over the man's unrestrained dog on a busy Saturday afternoon inside the Midtown store, ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012403 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:02:02 Annoy Lindsey. An invitation to anyone who's feeling feisty ... We'll be set up outside Lindsey Holmes' and Mia Costello's constituent pizza party tomorrow at Sand Lake Elementary from 11:00 to 1:00 gathering signatures on the recall petition. Of course, they chose to do this right in the middle of Iditarod Satur... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012400 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:33:01 Some photos from the Recall Lindsey Holmes kick-off Well, we're all legal and official and began gathering signatures today to recall Lindsey Holmes. The response has been fantastic. People in her own neighborhood couldn't wait to sign.

For people reading this who don't know what's going on here, in 2006 my state House district elected Democra... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012395 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:40:15 More on the effort to recall Lindsey Holmes Planning meeting February 17

Hello Friends!

"Recall Lindsey Holmes" will be having a planning and informational meeting on February 17 at 2 PM. The meeting will be held at the home of Colleen Murphy, 2811 Illiamna Ave. There will be a number of items discussed at the meeting. Here is a quick... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012388 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:11:42 You guys know me... Do you think I have what it takes to be District 19 party chair? Kay doesn't have any other volunteers and wants me to do it. I'm a keyboard warrior, not an out-front person, so the thought of being in some kind of "leadership" position scares the crap out of me. Do you think I can do it? Be ho... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012336 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:01:02 We are moving forward with efforts to recall Lindsey Holmes, or at the very least to make her political life miserable for the next couple of years. A new website has been opened, http://www.recalllindseyholmes.com , if you want to keep up with what's going on. People seem fired up and ready to take this on. For what it's worth, Lindsey voted with her new ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012335 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:17:52 I have a theory. A conspiracy theory maybe, but just something I was thinking about. I think we probably all agree that ACES was the one good thing that Sarah accomplished and that she appeared to be a thorn in the side of Big Oil. Do you think it possible that someone in the industry influenced John McCain and the Republican Party to pick her for VP to get her out of Alaska's poli... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012329 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:49:41 District 19 had an enthusiastic and productive meeting tonight re Holmes recall. We have elected a recall committee and will be moving forward with gathering signatures in the coming months. Even if our efforts are thwarted, we want to keep up the pressure. Our next meeting is Monday afternoon. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012324 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:47:02 Please join District 19 Democrats as we discuss what to do about Lindsey tomorrow night 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Spenard Rec Center. ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012323 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:48:39 Compass: Lindsey Holmes talks about her decision to change parties I have no words for the contempt with which I hold this woman. http://www.adn.com/2013/01/25/2765796/compass-lindsey-holmes-talks-about.html

[div class="excerpt"][blockquote]My recent decision to join the Republican Party and Alaska House Majority Caucus has certainly caused confusion and surpri... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012316 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:54:09 The Governor of our State is trying to give 2 BILLION dollars a year away to oil corporations. That's right. you read that right, TWO BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR TO OIL CORPORATIONS!

Not only that, he won't even have a debate about it to justify his position.

Yes, he is an R. Wait for it... HE WAS AN OIL LOBBYIST before he became Governor.

_________________________________________________... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012312 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:45:24 Well, there goes the neighborhood. MY representative, Lindsey Holmes, just changed her affiliation to Republican. Has the session even started yet?

http://www.adn.com/2013/01/12/2750577/anchorage-lawmaker-lindsey-holmes.html... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012304 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:38:15 Idle No More rally in Anchorage Town Square tomorrow, 1/11, at noon http://alaska.risingtidenorthamerica.org/press-advisory-idle-no-more-rally/

[div class="excerpt"][blockquote]PRESS ADVISORY: Idle No More Rally, 1/11/13, at noon in the Town Square Park, Anchorage, AK

CONTACT: Kirby Spangler 907-982-0908, or Heather McCausland, 907-232-7345, heather... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012303 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:07:52 January 3, 1959 Alaska admitted at 49th State :hi: Happy Birthday Alaska!

Alaska (i/əˈlæskə/) is a state in the United States, situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with the international boundary with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012300 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:12:02 big earthquake. you all okay? ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012292 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:52:36 Sean Parnell is caught once again making a wacky appointment. Shannyn Moore's ADN column today

http://www.adn.com/2012/12/01/2709454/shannyn-moore-how-does-a-pennsylvania.html

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So why did Gov. Sean Parnell recently go all the way to Pennsylvania to fill a vacant Hearing Officer position in the labor departmen... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012290 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:27:57 Right before the election, it looked like Channel 5 was gonna run this big anti-greenie hate show with Parnell, Lisa M. and a lot of the others. Did anybody see it? Is it likely that this show had a significant effect on the election outcome(specifically, the defeat of the centrist coalition in the state Senate by the right-wing crazies)?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012285 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:30:55 Just caught up to Alaska returns(I'm down in Olympia). Sorry for what looks like bad news From what I saw, the Senate coalition is toast. Is that an accurate assessment?

If so, I have a suggestion(if it's doable)...an initiative campaign to restore the existing oil tax if
'Lil Seanie gets his way and the Leg guts it.

Good to see Obama broke 40%, though.

Any reactions from up ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012276 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:21:36 Crime is skyrocketing in Alaska. LOL Unalaska police blotter: Celebrity piddles in puddle

Here are further highlights from the police log of the Unalaska Department of Public Safety. Read more from the log via the Dutch Harbor Telegraph. For background on the UDPS police blotter, see "Unalaska police blotter makes for great Alaska l... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012266 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:36:50 Alaska Voter Registration Deadline is October 7, 2012 Alaska Voter Registration Deadline is October 7, 2012

http://www.elections.alaska.gov/... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012265 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:50:04 Senate candidate's firm received more than $1 million from BP State senate candidate reveals information in new filing.

By RICHARD MAUER — Anchorage Daily News

After initially declining to disclose the clients and the fees they paid to his engineering firm, state Senate candidate Bob Bell on Wednesday released a list showing that oil giant BP was the la... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012264 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:08:53 Troopers: Argument leads to boy's death A 9-year-old boy in the village of Pilot Station was shot and killed Friday afternoon during an argument with another 9-year-old boy, Alaska State Troopers reported on Sunday.

The shot came from a .177 caliber pellet rifle, troopers said. The other boy fired the air rifle while the two were havi... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012258 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:36:19 State Fair Fotos http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018182630

Follow the link... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012251 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:04:28 Not a good way to be &quot;a first&quot;. Grizzly bear kills Denali Park hiker

A grizzly bear attacked and killed a lone backpacker in Denali National Park and Preserve late Friday, the first fatal bear mauling in the park's recorded history, according to the National Park Service.

Midday Saturday, rangers, biologists and Alaska Wild... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012233 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:17:19 Wasilla Candidate Says Some Children Not Worth Educating http://www.themudflats.net/?p=32511


The "compassionate conservative" speaks.



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There were some interesting revelations in a debate last week at the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce candidates forum. The debate participants were the two Republicans who will square ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012220 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:10:14 Harry Crawford challenging Bettye Davis for her Senate seat? WTF? Why the hell would Harry do something THAT freaking stupid? What is he thinking here?

What did Bettye Davis ever do to him?

I was listening to "Alaska News Nightly" tonight(Tuesday night) and Sen. Davis said that Crawford actually demanded that she withdraw from the race when he first filed.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012216 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:35:23 Copy &amp; Forward: October 7, 2012 is the deadline for voter registration in Alaska Alaska law allows for same day voter registration for the purpose of voting for President and Vice President of the United States.

http://www.gottavote.org/en/AK/get-registered/

ALASKA
1. [b]GET REGISTERED[/b]

Get registered to vote with your current name, at your current address, by 30 da... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012215 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:14:00 Anybody been watching the free campaign ads on TV5? I'm glad they're doing it...but sometimes, it's pretty clear why those candidates can't manage to PAY for their ads.

My favorite was the guy who said he was from mid-town Anchorage(although he filmed his ad out in the woods somewhere)but who managed to get all the way THROUGH the ad without ever ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012214 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:23:44 What's happening with Sharon Cissna's campaign? The primary is less than three weeks away, and from what I can see, Sharon doesn't even have a website. Is she still actively TRYING to win the primary?... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012213 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:20:47 The Thinker http://www.democraticunderground.com/10844206... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012211 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:02:54 Tea Party Goes After Senate's Coalition http://www.adn.com/2012/07/07/2535022/tea-party-goes-after-senates-coalition.html

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As the big field of Republican challengers jostles to get noticed against incumbent state senators, a common target has been emerging for many of them: the bipartisan coalition tha... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012209 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:15:20 Brand New Alaska Photos http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/cleofus1/DSC_3914.jpg

Off the Seward Highway!... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012195 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:55:46 Biggest bore tide of summer expected this week If you happen to be in the nieghborhood.



Turnagain Arm's biggest bore tide of the summer is expected Tuesday south of Anchorage, according to tide tables.

The quick-moving bore tide waves provide surfers with a one-time shot to ride a wave in the narrow arm and sightseers with a chance to... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012193 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:41:32 A fed bear is a dead bear. Summer is here and this article has some great advice for fellow DUers who take to the outdoors.

http://m.adn.com/adn/db_90848/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=RhsQzKq2

Troublesome Turnagain Arm bear killed by Fish and Game

Alaska Department of Fish and Game officers have killed a 2-year-old ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012186 Wed, 23 May 2012 19:17:22 More fun at Alaska repug central Upheaval in state GOP appears far from over

This is how strange things have become for the Alaska Republican Party.

Veteran party leaders are hosting get-togethers to meet their new state GOP boss for the first time. The outgoing chairman is urging the Republican faithful to stay home when the... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012184 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:36:07 Fall causes first death of season on McKinley A Mount McKinley climber fell 1,100 feet to his or her death Friday afternoon while trying to recover a backpack that had started to slide downhill, the National Park Service said on Saturday.

The Park Service hasn't released the climber's identity, nationality or gender but said the individual ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/1012183 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:23:46