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Opinion: Investing in Alaska’s infrastructure will benefit all Alaskans

The world needs copper and Alaska needs infrastructure to deliver it.

Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

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Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

Seven questions for BLM.

(Courtesy photo | Jeff Lund)

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Opinion: Roadless Rule needed to protect salmon, trout

The rule was set up in a sensible way for Southeast.

In this Feb. 16 photo, Deidre Levi rests her head for a moment in her grandmother’s house before a basketball game in the Native Village of St. Michael. Levi says she spoke up about being sexually assaulted because she wanted to be a role model for girls in Alaska. (AP Photo | Wong Maye-E)

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Opinion: The social costs of not believing women

What is the social cost of accepting this behavior?

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Tourism is going unchecked in Juneau

The tipping point is at hand.

Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

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Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

It’s time for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge Trump is unfit for the office he holds.

Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

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Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

Is more better?

Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

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Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

Forgiveness is part of the equation.

Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

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Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

It’s time to commit.

Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

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Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Tough decesions ahead on budget.

Attendees hold up signs at Juneau’s Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: The inevitable impeachment our Founders never envisioned

“The publicity surrounding this circus has tainted everyone.”

Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

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Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen the path of cold, self-inflicted harm.

Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

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Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

I am a socialist!

In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Why would Alaska want to erode the rights of LGBTQ?

Today, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and the State of Alaska angle to infringe on LGBTQ employment rights nationwide.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Reducing subsidies will keep ferry system afloat

Don’t sink the system for good.

Opinion: The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska

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Opinion: The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska

The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska.

In this file photo from Feb. 27, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a rally of state union workers in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Stop the Janus stone slinging and start delivering solutions

Perhaps the union leaders or Kiehl could offer a legislative fix?

Margaret Williams (Courtesy photo | Jim Gipe via Pivot Media)

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Opinion: Alaska as we know it will be gone if we don’t act now

U.N report offers bleak glimpse into Alaska’s future if no action is taken.

Opinion: The five stages of a task force

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Opinion: The five stages of a task force

Here they are.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: The new JACC deserves public funding

There’s more on the ballot than what readily meets the eye.