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Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Opposition to a constitutional convention, which could alter the Alaska State Constitution to allow for banning abortions was a frequent topic during the protest. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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A constitutional convention would be doomed to fail

Principled compromise has given way to the unyielding demands of performative politicians

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: We make our choices and our choices make us

All Americans must be courageous and stand strong against this radical madness…

Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Leakage from those ponds can be seen entering the river that flows into the Taku River down stream. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Cleaning up Tulsequah Chief would improve salmon habitat

Two decades of pressure is finally showing some result.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: We’re at risk of losing our well-crafted constitution

Vote no for a constitutional convention in November.

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Opinion: The latest gun regulation bill is nothing to cheer about

The legislation resembles the timid movements of a couple of 6-month old children…

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Opinion: The Alaskans with the power to defend America’s democracy

By Rich Moniak

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Opinion: I want an Ambler Road, but not the one that’s been proposed

I do want an Ambler Road from Nome to Ambler.

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Opinion: Here’s what I expect of lawmakers in a post-Roe America

I urge lawmakers to codify abortion rights at the state and federal levels.

A king salmon is laid out for inspection by Alaska Department of Fish and Game at the Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor officials at the Golden North Salmon Derby on Aug. 25, 2019. King salmon in the Taku River have been on the decline in recent years. The cause of the decline remains undetermined. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: A pessimist’s view of Taku River king salmon

How serious is the problem on the Taku, you ask?

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Opinion: Confusion over ranked choice voting persists

Voter confusion over ballot procedures will continue.

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Opinion: Bali G20 summit may be our last best chance to solve the climate crisis

Governments need to address three significant issues this November.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Constitutional law scholar failed to do his homework

Recent My Turn missed the mark.

Travel Juneau CEO and President Liz Perry, Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl, City and Borough of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon, and Ironman regional director Dave Christen hold a sign for the 2022 Juneau Ironman event as they announce the race’s Alaska debut on the University of Alaska- Southeast campus on Aug. 9, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Answers to your Ironman questions

Here’s a brief Q&A to the event

The Juneau School District, it’s headquarters seen here in this Juneau Empire file photo, will receive a portion of Alaska’s more than $358 million in federal relief money for schools. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Reality matters

Juneau needs creative, resourceful leaders who respond to the changing needs of the community.

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Opinion: You cannot fix stupid

But we can help ourselves by understanding its pathology.

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Opinion: The many reasons I’m voting for Les Gara for governor

By Dr. Emily Kane

This photo shows former Gov. Bill Walker at a recent fundraising event. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Bill Walker did more to improve the health of Alaskans than any politician I know

Please join me in supporting Walker-Drygas!

This photo shows a ballot and return envelope for the special primary election for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ballots must be postmarked by June 11. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: How the Second Amendment informed my special election primary vote

By Rich Moniak

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Opinion: Giving our kids a sporting chance

This project deserves a chance to succeed.

Candidate for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tara Sweeney, a Republican, was in Juneau on Monday, May 16, 2022, and sat down with the Empire for an interview. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Tara Sweeney is a terrific voice for all Alaskans

It takes an adept, broadly credible Alaskan to bridge competing interests and get things done…