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Opinion: Alaskans are owed their share of the fund

It’s time to get back to sharing the earnings of a people-owned resource with all the people.

This Thursday, July 9, 2020, photo shows empty cubicles are empty at the State Office Building in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: State office buildings aren’t islands

State should make a reasonable effort to protect its employees.

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors department has issued a public survey as they consider improvements to the North Douglas Boat Launch Ramp, seen here on Aug. 18, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New plans have familiar problems

Who does D&H think will benefit?

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Opinion: There was no escaping humiliation in Afghanistan

Humiliation from the killing done in our name should mean America never fights another needless war.

(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Good news and bad news

The good news we need to hear soon is that we have a balanced budget.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Legislative solutions can revive Alaska’s economy

The Legislature could take steps that will launch Alaska on a stable and prosperous fiscal future.

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. Salmon Beyond Borders and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission are calling for a permanent ban on mine waste dams in transboundary rivers, as well as a temporary moratorium for the permitting of new and the expansion of existing mines near transboundary waterways, (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Canada’s transboundary mine waste dams must be banned; BC’s industrialization of salmon habitat halted

If anyone doubts the risks, just consider the Mount Polley tailings disaster

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Opinion: Dunleavy isn’t on board with electric ferry vision for Alaska

The governor has given us nothing but lip service about its essential purpose.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Carbon capture and Southeast Alaska

It just doesn’t seem right that we don’t utilize our carbon factory forest more efficiently.

This July 26 photo shows the Celebrity Millennium in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Safely cruising Alaska with a vaccine ‘passport’

Lawsuits and cruise line vaccination policies.

Robert Myers (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: Amendment needed to end PFD debate

Once we settle the question of the PFD, we can argue over taxes and spending.

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: U.S. education crises is more social than academic

It is essential to remember that school is not an entertainment center.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: City’s move to curb virus spread should be applauded

Please join me in thanking our assembly members, city staff,and mayor for their quick response.

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Opinion: We need the PRO Act. Here’s why

The hard-working men and women of Alaska’s building trades need the PRO Act.

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Opinion: Equity-based, social solutions are needed for the unsheltered

We are now experiencing heart-wrenching houselessness across our nation.

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

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Opinion: Cities and state must work to understand homelessness and mental health

To be successful state and city agencies have to move closer…

A surplus warehouse at 1325 Eastaugh Way, off Thane Road, is being considered by the City and Borough of Juneau as a possible location for a ballot-counting center should the city decide to increase its use of voting by mail in future municipal elections. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: More action, less expensive talk is needed

I’m not buying this propensity to spend, spend, spend.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Reverse the sweep and keep committment to rural Alaska

Now’s the time.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: We cannot risk a house divided

Each legislator’s satisfaction should be in doing what’s right for Alaska.

Tourists mill near the Serenade of the Seas, the first large cruise ship to come to Juneau in 2021, on Friday, July 23. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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We need to consider limits.

It is time for all of us to make decisions for the good of our entire community