John Coghill

Alaska

While governor aims for a ‘pro-life state,’ abortion rights appear entrenched in Alaska | #alaska | #politics

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy spent the last five minutes of his recent State of State address talking about becoming “the most pro-life state in the country,” conspicuously never using the word “abortion.”   “Through the actions we’ll take together, when people ask which of the 50 states values children and families the most, from the moment […]

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Alaska

Judicial selection and retention process on trial in Alaska | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Judges play a critical role in court procedures, similar to umpires in baseball. Both judges and umpires strive to possess similar traits — impartiality, competency, and a willingness to make tough calls in front of an audience. In some states, judges run lively campaigns, hand out bumper stickers, and host rallies […]

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