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The Mendenhall Glacier is devoid of tourists in this January 2021 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Random chats with strangers show shared humanity

COVID-19 has limited travel, so here are some stories from the past.

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Opinion: The shopping cart parable

In my view, the most fundamental measure of a society is how we treat each other…

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Opinion: We can and must do better

The events of Jan. 6 represent the failure of constitutional and civic education at all levels

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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The unserious pursuit of constitutional amendments

Why the governor’s cure-all for the state’s chronic budget deficit will run into a brick wall. Again.

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Opinion: How we can confront propaganda

“We the people…” are late with this. It is time, now, to get started.

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Opinion: Psychiatric patients deserve to have a voice

In my case, I needed treatment for my treatment.

A proposed design for a Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska-run transitional living facility on the corner of Alaway Avenue and Glacier Highway. The project’s permit has been appealed by community members concerned about the facility’s proximity to nearby schools and bus stops. (Courtesy Photo / Tlingit and Haida)

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Opinion: Proposed transitional housing location is a bad idea

“It is a horrible idea!”

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Opinion: The next generation of conservatives is ready for climate action

Young people care about protecting our environment and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate.

Dick Farnell, right, and Suzanne Cohen of environmental group 350Juneau hold signs outside the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation building during APFC’s Board of Directors quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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“A tsunami looms across the horizon. That tsunami is the climate crisis.”

“Our leaders remind me of children building a sand castle on the beach.”

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Opinion: Censuring acts of conscience is un-American

It’s only with dignity and respect for one another that we can work through our disagreements…

Someone holds up an inflatable Alaska Marine Highway ferry at at a rally to support of the Alaska Marine Highway System on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Reshaping coastal Alaska transportation

The focus of the Alaska Marine Highway System Reshaping Work Group was too narrow

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Opinion: Alaska Legislature goes virtual

Alaskans can be confident the public will still be able to visit and observe their Legislature.

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Opinion: It’s time to revisit the Fairness Doctrine

After much vulgar brutalization, it’s time to reinvigorate the principles of the Fairness Doctrine…

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Opinion: Perhaps new leaders will make America gracious again

Perhaps the new administration will guide the path to making America more gracious again.

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The environment isn’t the only reason to say no to Pebble Mine

We residents of the Owner State own the copper and gold in Pebble. Under existing law, we will…

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Opinion: Refuge oil leases are a dose of harsh reality

To have the state step in the role of the private sector is clearly a move of desperation.

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Opinion: A fuel monopoly would be bad for Southeast

Garrett Johnson

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Opinion: Can a new spymaster turn around the embattled CIA?

Abused, insulted and threatened for four years by Donald Trump, the CIA is like a battered child.

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Opinion: The fortitude of Sen. Murkowski’s conscience

By Rich Moniak

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Opinion: Both parties share blame for America’s condition

They live in a swamp of their own making. They need each other to climb out.