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President Donald Trump waves as he walks through the Colonnade from the Oval Office of the White House on arrival to announce a deal to temporarily reopen the government, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo | Jacquelyn Martin)

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Opinion: How could you allow this to go on for 35 days?

I know what it’s like to live from one paycheck to the next.

Opinion: It’s time to raise Alaska’s minimum wage

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Opinion: It’s time to raise Alaska’s minimum wage

Doing so will stimulate economy, decrease crime.

Opinion: Why I support the Covington Catholic students

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Opinion: Why I support the Covington Catholic students

They were the target of vile and obscene taunts and insults.

Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

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Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

The Legislature has to help the governor find the door to reality.

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

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Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

It can be a fine line between “spin” and misleading the public.

Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

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Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

We are watching the abhorrence of debt.

Opinion: The future of Juneau

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Opinion: The future of Juneau

Let’s talk about the city’s relationship with the cruise industry.

Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

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Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

It’s time to do things differently and reject partisan politics.

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

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Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

A prescription for healing what’s broken.

Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New study shouldn’t revive fluoridation in Juneau

Let’s focus instead on good nutrition, proper dental hygeine.

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

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Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

America’s wasteful consumer culture contributes to economic growth and prosperity.

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

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Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Ruling provides clarity on how money should be spent.

Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

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Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

There’s no legitimate reason the vessels cannot be used as intended.

Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

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Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

Veterans’ health benefits shouldn’t be sold to the lowest bidder.

Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

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Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

Scientists must shift focus to climate change, not outer space.

Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

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Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

It’s time to protect the future of our airport.

Lower branch of the Taku Glacier and Grizzly Bar, October 2018. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Canada must clean up mine pollution

Protecting Alaska’s environment is a sober challenge.

Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

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Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

“Open for business” or “business as usual?”

In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)

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Opinion: Better ways to combat climate change than not burning fossil fuels

The Roadless Rule might be part of the problem.

Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

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Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

Don’t blame the wrong former governor.