Opinion
Opinion: The progressive revolution is here
Things have to change and we have to have the courage to change them.
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Opinion: The Alaska Mental Health Trust and Juneau
The Alaska Mental Health Trust owns a three-acre Juneau waterfront tract, commonly known as the subport property. It…
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Opinion: ACLU fight is not about billboards
No, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska is not fighting to allow billboards along Alaska’s scenic highways.
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Opinion: Salmon hatcheries support Alaskans, and feed the world
When the Good Friday earthquake shook Alaska in 1964, the damage wasn’t confined to buildings and homes. In…
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Opinion: Walker fails in government transparency
Among Gov. Bill Walker’s many failures, a fundamental one is his failure to govern openly and transparently.
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Opinion: Kavanaugh is bad for Alaska’s tribes
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to…
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Opinion: Wade Bryson is a great fit for the Juneau Assembly
I’m writing this letter in hopes to return some support and kind words that have been bestowed upon…
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Opinion: Trucking says no on Ballot Measure 1
If you eat anything, build anything, or purchase anything in Alaska, chances are it came on a truck.…
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Opinion: Recovery takes a community
Editor’s Note: The Empire is publishing a weekly column from members of Juneau’s recovery community, in coordination with…
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Opinion: The Democrat strategy to divide and be conquered
“The new rule in American politics is divide and conquer,” longtime political analyst Bill Schneider wrote at the…
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Opinion: Candidates must be held accountable on capital issues
We’ve seen it many times. Reporters ask gubernatorial candidates “do you support Juneau as the Capital?” That is…
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Opinion: Mark Begich is the governor Alaska needs
I have known Mark Begich since he was 19 years old. Then, he was chair of the Anchorage…
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Opinion: Sen. Murkowski should vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh
For the sake of Alaska’s workers, I hope they reject his nomination.
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Opinion: America needs a centrist judge, not Kavanaugh
This happened to a dear friend of mine. She was ardent advocate of abortion rights.
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Opinion: Assembly gets an ‘A’ for cost of living
Alaska is the seventh most expensive state to live in.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Drop out, Begich
Yes, our generally Democratic-voting family is divided over the issue of Mark Begich’s presence in the race. I…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Outgoing mayor deserves kudos
As the mayor’s term comes to a close and as I reflect over the last few years, I…
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Opinion: Recovery is a path, but not an easy one
A lot has changed in regards to the way we talk about addiction within our society.
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Opinion: We have ourselves to blame for Trump’s rise
I was making breakfast and packing my kid’s lunch the other day, listening to the news on public…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: We need to establish basic protections for salmon
Wild salmon stocks are under attack from all sides: ocean warming, habitat loss, over exploitation and pollution. While…