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

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Opinion: Don’t JACC up our taxes

Vote no on Prop 3.

Opinion: Eddie Money helped melt Alaska-Russia ‘Ice Curtain’

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Opinion: Eddie Money helped melt Alaska-Russia ‘Ice Curtain’

His little known role in helping Alaska and Soviet “citizen diplomats” end the Cold War.

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Keep the Tongass healthy and strong, don’t roll back the Roadless Rule

As Alaskans, we have a vision for the Tongass that’s based on a healthy forest and strong fisheries.

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

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Opinion: It’s time to build a new JACC

The arts need a place to thrive.

Opinion: Permanent Fund Board shouldn’t divest from fossil fuels

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Opinion: Permanent Fund Board shouldn’t divest from fossil fuels

It would hurt Alaska’s still-struggling economy.

Opinion: Alaska relies on open, free internet

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Opinion: Alaska relies on open, free internet

But liberals in Congress want to stop our progress.

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

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Opinion: Give Juneau the arts and culture center it deserves

Fifty years have passed since the old JACC was built.

The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Juneau should be proud of the city’s action on climate change

These projects are community supported and serve climate action and renewable energy goals.

The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Private funds will power the New JACC

Let’s do this!

The Willoughby District, including the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, is seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Be careful what Juneau builds next

Juneau shouldn’t waste money on the New JACC.

Sam Post, left, and Lydia Steele ski back from a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Alaska is seeing the effects of climate change from the front lines

This is a global issue that requires cooperative effort on a global scale.

Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: We deserve better

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, hear us loud and clear.

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Opinion: Dunleavy vetoes: conspiracy, incompetence, or just don’t care?

Whether you lean toward conspiracy theories, or just see the Dunleavy administration as incompetent, the vetoes of Alaska’s…

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Opinion: Coeur’s ‘higher standard’

There is no responsible way to operate a sulfide mine in salmon habitat.

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Opinion: Stop encouraging violence via computer games

On Friday, I was sitting at the computers at the Douglas Library still shocked at the horrific events…

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Opinion: Cutting Code Blue hurts small town Alaska

I am saddened for the Alaskans I serve.

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Opinion: Stranded in Ketchikan

I was one of the passengers stranded in Ketchikan by the strike. We were given no information or…

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Opinion: Second-class citizens

On closure of the Steep Creek trail out at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Opinion: Medicare turns 45! Here’s what it means for the presidential cycle upon us

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Opinion: Medicare turns 45! Here’s what it means for the presidential cycle upon us

The mark of a civilized society is the dignity with which we treat all people.

Opinion: People for the PFD

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Opinion: People for the PFD

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend belongs to the people of Alaska, not the government.