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‘Greatest Comeback Ever’: A Cheerleader’s Account of Trump’s 2024 Victory

Vacuous propaganda by a cult member. But other analyses are insightful

Aug 23 •

Alaska History: An Overview

In the Alaska capital of Juneau is the state history museum, well worth a two or three-hour visit.

Aug 19 •

Key Senator Regrets Vote for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ That Became Law

Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, who cast the deciding vote in favor of Donald Trump’s signature “big beautiful bill” on the promise that it…

Aug 19 •

Exploring Alaska's Vast Wilderness

+ world's 2nd tallest mountain

Aug 19 •

Respite From DC News

In natural wonders of remote Yukon

Aug 12 •

Re-Learning Native American and Civil War History

During my recent visits to Alaska, Washington State, and Oregon, I was introduced to a wealth of Native American history that was previously unfamiliar…

Aug 10 •

New Perspectives on U.S. Civil War: Sherman's March and American Emancipation

Aug 10 •

A Mind-boggling 13 Days in Alaska

What an adventure!

Aug 2 •

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The Most Surprising Thing About Alaska History

In elementary school, the most memorable part of Alaskan history that my wife and I (educated in the 1960s and 1970s) as well as my son (educated in the…

Aug 1 •

The Igloo Is More Versatile Than I Was Taught

I learned in elementary school that Alaska was populated by Eskimos living year-round in igloos.

Aug 1 •

Re-Learning the Early History of North America’s ‘Discovery’

The United States came into being as a result of European colonialism starting in the 15th century.

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Media's Role: Sparking Difficult Conversations

Even on the taboo subject of 'a good death'

Jul 30 •

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