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Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Rep. Don Young, all Republicans. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Delegation can lead fight to end Alzheimer’s by supporting critical funding

I encourage our congressional delegation to increase funding for Alzheimer’s research.

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Opinion: Gender bigotry shouldn’t hide behind the mask of ‘religious freedom’

“Equal rights for others does not mean less rights for you. It’s not pie.”

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Opinion: It’s time for the Jones Act to go

The Alaska Libertarian Party urges elected officials to work toward repealing the Jones Act.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s property on Egan Drive was empty on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. The company intends to build a dock and transform the property into a community asset and is seeking community input. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Let’s not fall for corporate greenwash

“Both NCLH’s and Keystone’s plans smack of irony and hypocrisy.”

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: I disagree with decision to go virtual

“Calling off names is one safe way, but it’s also easy. Getting my degree was not easy.”

T.J. “Manner” Cramer received a COVID-19 vaccine at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Thank you for the well-run vaccine clinic

I am compelled to express my appreciation and gratitude…

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Opinion: Proposed Medicare waiver doesn’t help rural communities

Are these changes offered most deplorable, yes.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, talks during an interview at the Juneau Empire’s offices. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Is Lisa Murkowski really a role model?

A lawmaker voted to convict a private citizen of insurrection without a hearing or witnesses.

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Opinion: Well done, Alaska

Hats off to Alaska’s medical and emergency services professionals

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Opinion: Lisa Murkowski is a role model

Thank you Alaska!

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Opinion: Impeachment evidence paints damning picture

Senators who vote not to convict need to apologize to families of those who died at the Capitol.

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Opinion: How will we heat our homes?

Here is an article I would like to see addressed by the Juneau Empire:

Lack of cruise ships relying on shore power from Alaska Electric Light and Power will not affect customers, said an AEL&P vice president on June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: How about blaming the cruise industry itself?

Don’t blame Canada, but don’t blame the U.S. either.

An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Diminishing access to voting is wrong

Your intentions are clear, and ours will be felt by you at the polls.

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Opinion: Equal rights can’t wait

It’s time for the Equal Rights Amendment to become law.

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Opinion: Governing by executive order borders on autocracy

Apparently with just the stroke of a pen, President Biden can set laws for the country, raise taxes,…

Juneau City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Local government plays role in maintaining freedoms

Current events bring me back to Sept. 11, 2001, and the U.S. post-9/11 response.

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: We should rethink before cruises restart

I do not have all the answers, and I do know that Juneau residents can be agents of…

The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Health of residents must factor into cruise decisions

Until every Juneauite who wants the vaccine is fully immunized, cruise ships shouldn’t be welcomed.

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Opinion: Fairness legislation sounds intriguing

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