This Day in Alaska History-September 28th, 1907
House GOP ‘Imploding’ as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to Oust Speaker
“House Republicans had a bad day,” said one reporter, listing challenges and changes to leadership as a government shutdown looms. The U.S. House of Representatives started a two-week recess on Friday, but not before a series of events that provoked fresh declarations of what has become a familiar phrase over the past few years: “Republicans in disarray.” Before leaving […]
AFN Launches President Search
Julie Kitka will be transitioning out of the President role at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) later this year. The AFN board is thankful for her 33 years as President and for announcing her departure in advance to allow for transition time. The board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and has officially launched the search for AFN’s […]
‘I Cannot Be Quietly Complicit’: Biden Official Resigns Over Gaza Assault
“I cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives,” wrote Tariq Habash, who worked in the Education Department. An Education Department official who volunteered for President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign announced his resignation Wednesday over the administration’s support for Israel’s “indiscriminate violence” against Palestinians in […]