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Opinion: A ‘constitutionalized’ PFD would be welcome, but Judicial Council is more troubling

Lately, the radical left has become quite worried about the so-called “con-con.”

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Opinion: Ukraine and the American divide that Putin inflamed

Those using aggression to divide are playing into Putin’s hand.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: It’s time for the Legislature to pass laws to protect psychiatric patients

The whole state should be concerned by reports of inadequate psychiatric patient care

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Opinion: If diplomacy is not enough

Diplomacy did not save Tibet, it did not save Hong Kong, it has not saved Ukraine.

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Opinion: The dead end of ‘my way or the highway’

There’s a need to build bridges.

This image shows a rendering on a proposed LNG terminal. (Courtesy Image)

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Opinion: Unlocking national strategic, economic and climate achievements with Alaska LNG

Adding Alaska’s natural gas to U.S. export capacity strengthens our ability to provide energy…

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion:AMHS deserves same level of care as other state highways

Towns along the Marine Highway deserve the same as do Tok and Glenallen and Palmer.

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Opinion: Conflicts abroad parallel Orwell’s work

What we have here and now is a Eurasia with its Putin and an Eastasia with its Xi.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Ski area gondola offers community uplift opportunity

“This gondola is an incredible opportunity.”

Canidate for Governor Sarah Palin and running mate Sean Parnell listen to introductions during a Capital City Republican Women's luncheon at the UAS Recreation Center in September 2006.

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Opinion: The scourge of false reporting

The reckless disregard for the truth is a problem much bigger than any dispute…

A beertender for Forbidden Peak Brewery, pours a beer during the grand opening for the Auke Bay business in October 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Don’t close the door on new breweries in Alaska

I intend to keep urging lawmakers to fix SB9.

This March 2020 phgoto shows Juneau’s City Hall. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Juneau Assembly takes on tough task

If food is exempted from sales tax, what closes the gap?

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Opinion: Success of SB 114 is dubious since it relies upon state parole board

“They won’t mete out justice, only punishment…”

State Sen. Josh Revak

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Opinion: The Biden administration has failed Alaska Native veterans

The trail of broken promises speaks for itself.

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Are there parallels between the Soviet socialist regime and today’s America?

Freedom of speech is the core of American individual and constitutional rights

Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives during a floor debate on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, over an appropriations bill during the Legislature's third special session of the summer. Eastman submitted a number of amendments to the bill, none of which ultimately passed. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Eastman is no ordinary citizen

Oath should hold representative to higher standard.

This picture shows the City and Borough of Juneau City Hall on Dec. 20, 2021. City officials are eyeing options for a new or renovated city facility with four potential options currently in the running. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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I don’t want to see a new City Hall until city services improve

After this year’s snow removal, they don’t deserve an extra rat catcher.

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Election year coincides with increased support for AMHS

The Alaska Marine Highway System is feeling a lot more love these days.

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Sanctions always hurt Alaskans

It’s understandable to stand up against a policy that has harmed Alaska’s seafood industry.

Copies of the Alaska State Constitution are available outside the Lt. Governor's office at the Alaska State Capitol. A Senate bill with bipartisan support is seeking to enhance civics education for Alaskan students. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Preparing for Alaska’s constitutional convention referendum

The convention process grants the public three votes…