Tag: Alaska
Alaska bill to increase penalty for vandalism at houses of worship
Efforts to chill the rise of antisemitism in Alaska have resulted in intensified penalties for criminals who target synagogues, churches, mosques and other religious locations.
On Tuesday, the state’s Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed into law House Bill 238 during...
Jewish mayor of Anchorage resigns after sexting, anti-Semitic response
The Jewish mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, has resigned after admitting to a sexting affair with a local anchorwoman that included an anti-Semitic element.
After leading Alaska’s largest city since 2015, Ethan Berkowitz submitted his resignation...
Alaska lawmaker apologizes for comments comparing sticker to Star of David
An Alaska state lawmaker has apologized after comparing a requirement to wear a health-screening sticker to enter the state capitol to the Nazis forcing Jews to wear the yellow Star of David patch during...