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Opinion: Why the West provoked and prolongs the Russia-Ukraine war
The West never stopped its Cold War policies of undermining USSR/Russia
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Opinion: Alaska’s public media is under threat. Together, we can save it.
Public media is more than just news — it’s essential community infrastructure serving Alaska’s towns and villages
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Opinion: Juneau needs new ferry terminal like it needs a hole in a boat
What’s the rush to spend money designing a project that may never get built — that shouldn’t get…
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My Turn: The Tongass needs a legislative exemption from the Roadless Rule
A permanent exemption of the Tongass from the 2001 Roadless Rule is necessary
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Opinion: The world has changed, and so should taxes
The commerce of the world is different — immensely different — than it was decades ago
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My Turn: Our country requires leadership
An open letter to Alaska’s congressional delegation
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My Turn: WWII altered the US diet, and we grew larger
The post-war period saw a complex interplay of factors that dramatically changed the American diet and the way…
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Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes
If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent
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Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Alaska’s outstretched hand
Even though Mr. Moose didn’t appear on every corner, Alaska captured us
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Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
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My Turn: Schools and strength in challenging times
We must stand in defense of the institution of public schools
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Opinion: Anti-everything governor
Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get…
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Opinion: Rep. Nick Begich is hitting it out of the ballpark
Since winning Alaska’s lone U. S. House seat on Nov. 5, 2024, Rep. Nick Begich has astonished even…
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Opinion: Begich and Sullivan failed to represent Alaskans
Certainly, Alaska’s three-member congressional delegation by themselves cannot stop every bad idea pushed by the Trump administration. It…
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My Turn: China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Incentives to build EVs and expand solar and wind energy are being phased out in favor of significant…
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My Turn: A vote in October to cut taxes will help everyone
In the end, lower taxes will reduce the painful monetary compromises that many of our residents must make.
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My Turn: Piling on the One Big Beautiful Bill with unfair tariffs
The president’s assurances to restore Joe Six Pack are simply empty promises
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Opinion: Why Trump wants to kill public broadcasting
He expects the networks to misrepresent any truth and censor any opinion that makes him look bad.
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Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill
The legislation contains numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource economy.
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My Turn: Reform doesn’t start with cuts
Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students