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Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
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My Turn: Schools and strength in challenging times
We must stand in defense of the institution of public schools
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Opinion: Anti-everything governor
Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get…
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Opinion: Rep. Nick Begich is hitting it out of the ballpark
Since winning Alaska’s lone U. S. House seat on Nov. 5, 2024, Rep. Nick Begich has astonished even…
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Opinion: Begich and Sullivan failed to represent Alaskans
Certainly, Alaska’s three-member congressional delegation by themselves cannot stop every bad idea pushed by the Trump administration. It…
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My Turn: China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Incentives to build EVs and expand solar and wind energy are being phased out in favor of significant…
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My Turn: A vote in October to cut taxes will help everyone
In the end, lower taxes will reduce the painful monetary compromises that many of our residents must make.
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My Turn: Piling on the One Big Beautiful Bill with unfair tariffs
The president’s assurances to restore Joe Six Pack are simply empty promises
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Opinion: Why Trump wants to kill public broadcasting
He expects the networks to misrepresent any truth and censor any opinion that makes him look bad.
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Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill
The legislation contains numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource economy.
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My Turn: Reform doesn’t start with cuts
Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students
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My Turn: It’s time for a seasonal sales tax
There is no perfect seasonal sales tax, but it’s hard to pass up an opportunity to help CBJs…
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Letter to the Editor: Please celebrate responsibly
This past July 3 our neighborhood experienced an “earth shattering” and noisy display of extremely loud fireworks
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Opinion: The fight to improve public education has just begun
We owe our children more than what the system is currently offering
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My Turn: Claiming the flag on the Fourth of July
Now, here cheering the flag were other immigrants with an uncertain future. What were they cheering about?
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Opinion: Mistaking flattery for respect
Last Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. “It’s well…
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My Turn: When a writer’s courage against antisemitism shook a nation
Courage is doing what is necessary even when it’s difficult or scary.
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My Turn: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better
The senator said she added a provision that delays new federal penalties on Alaska for its high error…
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My Turn: At least you feel bad about the bill
Sen. Murkowski, you cannot say you voted with Alaskans in mind.
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My Turn: The millions add up. CBJ, get a grip on spending.
Ignoring essential basic services while spending money on projects and services that few want or need doesn’t make…