Protecting Alaska’s Waters and Unborn Lives
As reported by our friends at Alaska Watchman, we are encouraged by a recent action from our acting Attorney General Cori Mills.
Alaska Family Council applauds Mills and the coalition of attorneys general from 14 states who are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to examine the potential environmental impacts of the abortion drug mifepristone. We believe this request reflects a simple principle: when questions arise about substances entering our waterways, government agencies have a responsibility to investigate them thoroughly and transparently.
For years, Americans have been told that abortion drugs can be prescribed remotely, mailed across state lines, and used with minimal oversight. Yet little attention has been given to what happens after these powerful drugs enter wastewater systems. The attorneys general are not asking for speculation to replace science; they are asking for science to be conducted. When there is uncertainty about potential environmental effects, prudence demands careful study rather than dismissal.
The growing use of chemical abortion makes this issue increasingly important. Medication abortions now account for a majority of abortions in the United States. As the volume of these drugs entering communities increases, so does the need for environmental accountability. Alaskans expect regulators to monitor and evaluate substances that may affect drinking water, wildlife, and public health. Mifepristone should not be exempt from that scrutiny simply because it is politically controversial.
At Alaska Family Council, we believe every human life has inherent dignity and worth. We also believe stewardship of God’s creation is an important responsibility. Asking questions about the environmental consequences of abortion drugs is both reasonable and responsible. We commend acting Attorney General Mills and her colleagues for seeking answers rather than assumptions and for encouraging federal agencies to take these concerns seriously.
The American people, including those of us living in the Great Land, deserve transparency, rigorous scientific review, and policies that protect both human life and the environment. That is exactly what this effort seeks to achieve.
Tickets Still Available for Tomorrow’s Special Dinner with Atlanta Fire Chief
Kelvin Cochran had achieved what many people only dream about. He was the Fire Chief of Atlanta, a respected national leader, and a man who had risen from humble beginnings to the highest levels of public service. But everything changed when he did something that used to be protected in America: he shared his Christian beliefs.
After publishing a men’s Bible study that reflected historic Christian teaching on sexuality, Cochran was suspended, investigated, and ultimately fired. Not because of poor performance. Not because of misconduct. But because he refused to abandon convictions rooted in his faith. The message was clear: keep your beliefs private—or pay the price.
Yet Kelvin Cochran refused to bow. Instead of bitterness, he chose courage. Instead of silence, he chose faithfulness. His story is a powerful reminder that following Christ has always required courage—and that standing firm when the heat is on can inspire countless others to do the same. Join us this Wednesday as Kelvin Cochran shares his remarkable journey and challenges us to live boldly for faith, family, and freedom in a culture that increasingly demands compromise.
If you’ve ever wondered whether standing for your faith is worth the cost, you won’t want to miss this event. Come hear Kelvin Cochran’s firsthand account of conviction under fire—and leave encouraged to stand strong no matter what challenges lie ahead.
Celebrating Courage in Alaska
During the evening, we’ll also be presenting former Lt. Governor and State Senator Loren Leman with the Inaugural Loren Leman Christian Statesman Award.
For decades, Loren has emulated what it means to stand strong with grace, poise and resolve in the public square. We have been blessed as a state to have his influence and I am privileged to call him a friend and mentor.
Alaska Family Council is honored to begin this annual recognition of those in our state who lead in a manner worthy drawing others to the foot of the cross. Join us in recognizing Loren and help us start the tradition.