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Good neighbors and woosh.ji.een
As we head into the holiday season, I am reminded how much I appreciate the support of family,…
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Here we go, again
Here we go again: Alaska is about to embark on another financial boondoggle. On Dec. 5, Fairbanks’ Interior…
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Urging a ‘no’ vote on the tax bill
I just received a letter from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, dated November 20, discussing her belief that the individual…
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Governor’s Awards: Improving Alaska through the arts
Alaskans celebrate the artistic vitality of life in the Great Land throughout the year. The annual Governor’s Arts…
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Futility’s ray of hope
“Do you really think it’ll make a difference?” I was asked a question like that more than a…
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When more is less: Higher oil and gas taxes are the wrong way forward for Alaska
Alaska’s citizens and the oil and gas industry have a long and mutually beneficial relationship. The industry continues…
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Juneau football controversy underscores demographic trends
Recent dissension over sports programs in our two high schools is dominating social media. The issues involved dovetail…
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Murkowski, the contortionist
A contortionist is one who bends their body is strange and unnatural ways. While U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski,…
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When the sparrow meets the horse
We’ve been thinking a lot about Ronald Reagan this week. We’ve also been thinking about William Jennings Bryan.…
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GCI has always supported internet freedom — and we always will
Recently, net neutrality has emerged as an issue of growing concern to Americans who believe they should be…
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Don’t let new state taxes sacrifice positive trends in Alaska’s energy sector
After decades of decline following its peak in the 1980s, oil production in Alaska is showing some significant…
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Bringing back Alaska
Our beautiful state is in rough times. You can see it everywhere you go. Last week I travelled…
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Believe the women: Don’t reward sexual abuse, harassment
Harvey Weinstein. Louis C.K. Bill O’Reilly. Kevin Spacey. Roy Moore. Donald Trump. Bill Clinton. Roger Ailes. Bill Cosby.…
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Of legacies not sought
There’s a lot written about John Barrymore’s life. You’ll find much less about Joe and Shirley “Muz” Ibach.…
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Winding down the year of kindness
Recently, the steering committee for the Juneau Police Department Initiative, 2017 Year of Kindness, had quite a challenge.…
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Murkowski misinformed on Obamacare’s individual mandate
It is with profound disappointment that I write this response to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s op-ed on Nov.…
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GCI addresses FOX programming blackout in Southeast Alaska
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, FOX programming unexpectedly went dark for GCI customers in Southeast Alaska earlier this month.…
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The internet is about to get much worse
You’re probably familiar with your electric bill. You get charged for what you use, not how you use…
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Governor’s new climate committee is political cover for his inaction
An age-old trick in government is that if you want to avoid or delay a politically difficult decision,…
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Congress, take a cue from Anchorage and pass the Dream Act
As a former state senator and Chair of the International Trade and Tourism Committee, I have met Alaskans…