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My Turn: Who values our children, our future?
At the Justin Parish/Cathy Muñoz debate, when asked what his priority is, Justin Parish’s answer was emphatic and…
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My Turn: Public comment is open on draft CBJ energy plan until Oct. 31
Did you know that Juneau gets only 20 percent of its total energy use from hydropower? CBJ recently…
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Alaska Editorial: Fairbanks woman acted bravely after police officer shooting
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: After the shots rang out near her house,…
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Alaska Editorial: Know your ballot measures
The following editorial was written by the Ketchikan Daily News: The statewide election will feature two ballot measures.…
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My Turn: No room for Medicaid Expansion in Alaska
When Gov. Bill Walker announced his decision last year to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, he described it as…
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Empire Readers’ Council Editorial: Alaska can’t afford ‘The Road’
The recent flurry of editorial comments related to “The Road” are reminders this issue remains a hot-button topic…
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My Turn: Trump’s reality campaign is over
You know the race to the White House is over when polling in Alaska has Hillary Clinton within…
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My Turn: Norway understands the value of roads – why don’t we?
Long admired by uber-liberals for its socialistic-style welfare state, Norway is often held up as an example for…
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Empire Editorial: Vote Yes on 1
When you get your ballot, start with the easy vote. Move to the right-hand column and select “Yes”…
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Empire Editorial: In Alaska, firearm fatalities are a growing problem
Alaska, and Juneau in particular, have a big problem — and it’s killing us. Accidental gun deaths are…
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League Points to Ponder: Elections and ballots — The fundamentals fo American democracy
Three ideas are fundamental to the workings of a democracy: 1. The open and unrestricted access to a…
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Opinion: Campaign finance reform achieves priority status
What got lost in the mudslinging of the second presidential debate was an important watershed in U.S. political…
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My Turn: St. George Island’s subsistence lifestyle is in jeopardy
I have lived on St. George Island my entire life. Our community has seen huge transitions here, from…
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My Turn: Prevent further spiraling and build The Road
The idea of putting Alaska’s capital city on the road system has been talked about since territorial days.…
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Be offended by Trump’s remarks because you’re a person
Conversation that took place this week between pretty much every straight couple in America: Wife: So, do men…
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My Turn: The angel inspired music of Emmanuel Jal
“This one goes to Emma McCune, Angel to the rescue one afternoon” — Emmanuel Jal from his 2008…
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Clinton’s simple, smart plan to fight poverty could help millions
The following editorial appeared in the Star Tribune on Oct. 14: Hillary Clinton’s plan to help alleviate deep…
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My Turn: Alaska’s mental health
You can’t read the paper or watch the news without hearing about the tough financial and economic times…
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My Turn: Building communities, improving lives
Most of the people we meet or know in Southeast Alaska are passionate about living in a good…
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Alaska Editorial: Alaskans choose respect
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: Perhaps someone should send Donald Trump’s campaign the link…