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Opinion: I’m encouraged by congressional candidates

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Opinion: I’m encouraged by congressional candidates

Here’s why.

Unloaded firearms should be stored in a lockable gun cabinet, safe or locked vault. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Thomas Dow)

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Opinion: Unintentional gun deaths and injuries are preventable

Kids’ curiosity is wonderful, until you are trying to hide something from them…

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Opinion: What has and hasn’t changed since 1970

Some things in life just don’t change.

Congressional candidate Alyse Galvin, an Independent seeking to unseat Congressman Don Young, R-Alaska, meets with Juneauites at the Almalga Distillery on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: We’re glad Galvin is running to represent Alaska

We are exceptionally pleased that Alyse Galvin has thrown her hat into Alaska’s Congressional race.

Opinion: I will be voting against Republican inaction

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Opinion: I will be voting against Republican inaction

I will be voting against Republican inaction

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Our elected officials should support the Vote Safe Act

It is the only American thing to do.

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Young and old should stay home and vote

I will be voting from college 3,000 miles away from home.

Opinion: A not-so green deal

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Opinion: A not-so green deal

Proctor and Gamble’s paper product marketing campaign epitomizes the delusional dialectic that is co-opting democracy with its misinformation…

Opinion: I hope Alaskans will join me in opposing Proposition 2

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Opinion: I hope Alaskans will join me in opposing Proposition 2

I’m tired of outside, dark money groups and individual rich outsiders trying to manipulate Alaskans.

The governor and Department of Public Safety condemned Google in a news release after the company would not allow Alaska State Troopers to pay for further distribution of an ad, July 17, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: A question about diversity

How much emphasis does troopers’ advertising place on recruiting women and racial minorities?

Opinion: Now is the time to remembers oaths

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Opinion: Now is the time to remembers oaths

If not now, when?

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Opinion: Explaining the concept of white privilege

It doesn’t mean your life can’t be hard.

Opinion: Here’s why I’m voting for the oil tax referendum

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Opinion: Here’s why I’m voting for the oil tax referendum

I hope everyone votes yes on Proposition 1.

Opinion: I agree, Sullivan needs to speak up

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Opinion: I agree, Sullivan needs to speak up

My compliments on the July 5 opinion piece by Rich Moniak in the Empire.

Opinion: U.S. should end economic sanctions

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Opinion: U.S. should end economic sanctions

If there were one action by which the U.S. could easily stimulate the economy, slow the spread of…

A statue of William Henry Seward, former U.S. Senator and governor of New York, Vice President and Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of the Alaska territory from the Russian Empire in 1867 on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Moving Seward could make room for other statues

Moving the statue to a less dominant position would allow for the addition of others.

Opinion: Forward progress is a slow process

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Opinion: Forward progress is a slow process

Think of Chief Seattle and Rodney King.

A statue of William Henry Seward, former U.S. Senator and governor of New York, Vice President and Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of the Alaska territory from the Russian Empire in 1867 on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. A petition has been circulating online calling for the statue’s removal, citing Seward’s relationship with Alaska Natives. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Save Seward

We should be proud of Seward as an abolitionist.

A statue of William Henry Seward, former U.S. Senator and governor of New York, Vice President and Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of the Alaska territory from the Russian Empire in 1867 on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Seward has an inspiring legal legacy

Seward’s courageous and early role as a defense lawyer should be inspiring.

A statue of William Henry Seward, former U.S. Senator and governor of New York, Vice President and Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of the Alaska territory from the Russian Empire in 1867 on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Now, is the time to develop empathy on a personal, community and governmental level

Now, is a very fertile, rich, and urgent moment.