Peltola’s words create a teachable moment, but an apology is required.

By: Matt Schultz

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 635

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Mary Peltola’s use of hateful speech, including the R-slur and the F-slur, is more than a political matter. It cuts to the core of who we choose to be: Will we be a people that allows for words like this to be wielded without consequence? Or do we decide what is acceptable for ourselves, our candidates, our party, …

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