In February 2025, Must Read Alaska published an opinion article I wrote about the Anchorage Assembly’s Land Acknowledgment. This Acknowledgement or what I will refer to as the Proclamation, is read at the start of each Regular Assembly Meeting. When first hearing the Acknowledgement, I thought of it as just another scolding and correcting lecture from the illiberal left.
I am writing part two to underscore what I think is a more serious implication of the Land Acknowledgement. The Acknowledgement deliberately erodes legitimacy of the United States and by promoting it, the Assembly violates their oath of office.
For reference, the Land Acknowledgement, published July 11, 2025 in the Municipal Agenda, is included at the end of this article. The meeting agenda for the Regular Assembly Meeting on Dec 2 still contains the Land Acknowledgement…