Dear readers,
The launch of this series titled “An Honest Conversation” coincides with a significant and beautiful new beginning in my life: the birth of my son. A year ago, as I prepared to graduate from Hillsdale College, I would never have imagined that I would live in Alaska, step into single motherhood, and jump into the world of journalism.
Why does my story matter to this series? It matters because perspective matters. Truth is truth regardless of one’s vantage point, and yet, a person’s point of view always shapes their understanding of reality. Thus, we have the age-old debate of whether the glass is half full or half empty. The reality of the water in the glass does not change; the perspective does. I am not writing this series to provide concrete answers, but to explore important topics that matter to Alaskans and then to hand the reins over to you for discussion.
This series will start with local concerns and then progress to statewide and then to universal considerations. Questions addressed in this series will deep dive into local property tax assessments, the Alaska Legislature’s unique coalition-based organization, the role faith plays in politics, the foundations of education, the foundations of healthcare, and a defense of the Christian creed.
Articles in this series will be published twice a week for the next three weeks. The Must Read Alaska team hopes you will enjoy the series, and that it will catalyze genuine, honest conversations to the benefit of Alaskans.
God bless,
Natalie Spaulding
