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My Turn: ERC editorial misses the boat
In my last column, I discussed how the word “divisive” is often overused and misused. Mostly its use…
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League Points to Ponder: Citizen responsibility
Freedom, patriotism, the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers — all rallying cries when talking about politics in…
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Alaska Editorial: Pay attention to higher education budget plans
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: The heavy turnout for a forum on the…
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My Turn: Permit process shows lack of real analysis
The Bureau of Land Management recently gave its approval for a Canadian company, Constantine Metals Resources Ltd., to…
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Alaska Editorial: Makes sure election workers are well trained
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: Some of the hand wringing over voting irregularities in…
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Empire Readers Council: Head tax lawsuit nothing but hot air
We’ve all seen the T-shirt that says, “Grandma went to Alaska and all I got was this lousy…
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Letter: Lost services, gained frustration
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the Sept. 1 Juneau Empire article titled “Central Council abruptly…
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My Turn: Save Kuiu Island forest
There is an island in Southeast Alaska that the U.S. Forest Service wants you to forget about. Kuiu…
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My Turn: Rep. Young no longer putting Alaska first
This week, reports revealed that Rep. Don Young violated ethics rules for decades, hiding his inherited interest in…
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My Turn: Being prepared is not just for Scouts
No matter where you live, a natural disaster can strike at any time. Here in the Northwest, we’re…
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My Turn: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service steps out of bounds on Alaska refuges
Few places in the world maintain a stronger connection to hunting, gathering and eating well from the land…
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My Turn: A case for fathers’ custody rights
Last week was a nightmare for Rep. Cathy Muñoz. The rage over the letters she wrote on behalf…
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My Turn: A historic opportunity for Alaska’s future
In the final stages of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, many quit their jobs prior to the completion of…
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My Turn: The bogus use of the word “divisive”
The English language is a wonderful and versatile method of communication. It can be used to condemn, honor…
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Empire Editorial: Focus on Munoz’s letters misses the point
Rep. Cathy Muñoz has been the subject of much criticism as of late. Now, she deserves a little…
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My Turn: Protecting the values of Denali National Park
This summer I spent a week in Denali National Park visiting with hundreds of tourists, answering their questions…
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My Turn: Alaska reverses its opposition to investigations into Exxon climate fraud
Just two months after the attorney general of Alaska joined other conservative oil states in opposing a nationwide…
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Alaska Editorial: Avian flu arrives in Alaska
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Highly pathogenic avian flu — an extremely infectious…
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My Turn: Wildlife professionals culpable in Alaska bear attack
Wilderness guide Anna Powers followed bear spray and bear encounter guidelines to the letter — and that’s why…
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My Turn: Feds disingenuous about predator management in Alaska
Many in the outdoor community are probably aware that recently approved regulations by the National Park Service and…