Opinion
Alaska Editorial: Cleaning up
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: When we make a mess, we ought to clean…
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What’s obvious to Alaskans continues to bewilder legislators
Decisions regarding the size and funding of government impact all Alaskans so it’s important to have current, comprehensive…
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To those in the Legislature and others who wish to move the capital
Here we are again with “let’s move the Legislature to Anchorage,” which in my opinion is nothing more…
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Power of kindness plays out daily for kids
When you ask kids about kindness, without fail, at least one kid will talk about the playground. Maybe…
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My Turn: Legislator per diem or under the table income
Last week, State Rep. Rep. Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage) offered an amendment to the state’s operating budget that he…
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My Turn: National Endowment for the Arts and Trump’s budget
The recent release of a proposed federal budget for the 2018 fiscal year caused consternation and concern among…
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My Turn: Fake news prevalent in Alaska
During this legislative session, fake news has been prevalent in Alaska. We’ve heard our state budget cannot be…
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My Turn: TrumpCare and his budget says ‘Let them die’
The Trump Budget and TrumpCare will have but one result — to kill off as many as possible…
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My Turn: Trump’s budget hurts Alaskans
The White House has come out with its budget blueprint. If you live in a rural area or…
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Alaska Editorial: EAS is essential
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: We might want to rethink this one. President Trump…
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My Turn: Equal rights for water
Over 99 percent of Alaska’s water is of exceptional water quality, a fact known by anyone who has…
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My Turn: Funding public health in Alaska
I was recently asked by a reporter how I would fund public health in Alaska and below is…
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My Turn: Say no, protect the Taku
I am a Taku River Tlingit (TRT) woman from Atlin BC and I have lived my entire life…
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How to sell conservatives on the environment
The presidency of Donald Trump is threatening to be a disaster for the environment. To limit the damage,…
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My Turn: HB 87 is a very bad bill
House Bill 87 is a very bad bill, and I do not support it. The bill attempts to…
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The threatening distance of technology
“You’re right next to me but I need an airplane I can feel the distance as you breathe”…
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My Turn: Uber is right for Juneau
I was surprised to read the recent Empire news story headlined “Why is Uber Wrong for Juneau?” It…
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My Turn: Alaska teens march on civics and salmon, sending message to Legislators in Juneau
My coach always tells us, “You’re not always going to be playing basketball, but you’ll carry your education…
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My Turn: Alaska should reject proposed ‘Right to Try’ bills
A so-called ‘Right to Try’ bill is making its way to Alaska. Right to Try claims to provide…
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Alaska Editorial: New oil find will help state, but doesn’t solve budget problems
This editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: It seems that almost every time talk picks up…