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Save civilization with health care

Waste not, the energy of civilized culture, by producing the energy benefits of economic synergy (and God knows…

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Health care is a right, not a privilege

I’m asking all Alaskans to question the motives and reasoning behind Sen. Dan Sullivan’s support for the Graham-Cassidy…

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Disappointed in election information

As a voting member of CBJ, I try to pay close attention to the written interviews the candidates…

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Seniors should proudly continue to do their part

In 2015, the Juneau assembly limited the senior sales tax exemption to food and other essential items. Recognizing…

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CCFR needs our help

I am a concerned citizen. Most of us don’t think twice about our emergency response teams until we…

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Assembly shouldn’t tax seniors

I have been a Juneau resident for 35 years. For over 20 years I have owned my own…

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Untold Vietnam War truths: Still relevant today

According to census data, roughly 10 percent or nearly 70,000 of Alaskans are veterans. This at a time…

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City shouldn’t provide Lemon Creek tire roundup

I am very displeased about the recent (free) tire roundup facilitated by City and Borough of Juneau for…

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Stay strong, Sen. Murkowski

I was pleased to hear that Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she was against the repeal of the…

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We don’t benefit from Pioneer Road

We disagree with Ben Brown’s statements about the Douglas Pioneer Road. He stated that “all Juneau residents will…

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Yes to both ballot propositions

I am voting yes on both propositions on the Oct. 3 ballot. Proposition 1 will extend the 1…

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Boycotting the NFL

I’m writing today to comment on the Monday opinion column by Karen E. Quinones Miller “Why I’m boycotting…

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Senior sales tax exemption

As a senior citizen of Juneau, I would like to clarify a few things in the recent letter…

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Firearm hazards

The U.S. Congress is considering an absurd retraction of some already near irrelevant gun safety laws with a…

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Alaska’s government need to ‘tighten the belt’ on finances

“The total per diem for all 60 legislature members for a single day is $17,478.75,” reported Andrew Hawkins…

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Appreciation in workplace more than just monetary

As a 10-year employee of Alaska Airlines I have seen many changes to the industry. Being that it…

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Birthday gifts for turning 65

On my 65th birthday, my wife and I went around to claim my birthday gifts from government offices.…

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Support Prop 2 in municipal election

I am writing in support of the charter amendment for the Oct. 3 municipal election that will keep…

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Library designers deserve praise

The Aug. 31 edition of the Juneau Empire reported the Mendenhall Valley Public Library had received an award…

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Will our school leaders change how we teach?

The Empire has reported on the low success rate of our Juneau students. The problem is that our…