Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Wealth inequality reaching crisis levels
Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working…
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Opinion
OPINION: The trillion-dollar presidency
How Trump turned war, debt, and chaos into America’s most expensive policy
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Transparency needed on fossil fuel subsidies
The world as we know it today was built on the back of burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately this…
Opinion
I Went to the Woods: The log
Conflict drives plot and develops character so protagonists need antagonists and grow and to make the story interesting.
Opinion
OPINION: Trump’s crypto salesman
Why Nick Begich is spending political capital on Trump’s speculative scheme instead of Alaska’s problems
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OPINION: Goldbelt’s vision – A future that works for all of Juneau
Goldbelt wants to help build a future where families choose to stay in Juneau
Opinion
Gimme a Smile: Summer vacation through the ages
Ah, summer vacation! Does it bring freedom or ever more stress? That depends on where you fall on…
Opinion
OPINION: Repealing ranked-choice voting will help restore public trust
Ranked choice voting forces voters into a confusing process that many people do not fully understand
Opinion
I Went to the Woods: The weight of waiting
I had arrived at the moment of fleeting clarity. The boat ramp ended where the bottom flattened and…
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LETTER: In search of Alaska’s silence
The shop near my London flat sells Scottish salmon under a light that makes it look fresher than…
Letters to the Editor
MY TURN: Focus on issues important to Juneau, not personal attacks
You need to respect individuals’ right and commitment to put their ideas before the community
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Woven Peoples and Place: Hold onto the rope when the wind blows hard
Introducing the third edition of Woven Peoples and Place
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OPINION: How a riot became a Republican revenue stream
$10 billion Trump lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information has morphed into an “anti-weaponization” fund
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MY TURN: The cost of turning Southeast Alaska into an industrial tourism corridor
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Opinion
OPINION: Senate must fix California law that is hurting Alaska
As inflation sweeps through the Alaska economy, residents are desperate for relief – from gas to the grocery…
Opinion
OPINION: Iran conflict a threat to Alaska’s oil supply
Alaska remains vulnerable because we lack sufficient in-state refining capacity to meet many of our own needs
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MY TURN: Clean up yesterday’s mine before permitting tomorrow’s
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MY TURN: 1% seasonal sales tax would provide boost to recreation in Juneau
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MY TURN: Science on Alaskan fisheries must adapt — not disappear
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