Opinion
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…
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Correctional ombudsmen essential to fair prisons
The phrases “power differential” and “harassment” enter headlines every day now. We’ve become acquainted with the plight of…
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More oil is the answer to Alaska’s fiscal gap
There’s new math, old math and just plain crazy math, which best describes the latest formula from Sens.…
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Please support the Glory Hole’s mission of compassion
When most people think of The Glory Hole, they think of the food and shelter that are provided…
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Juneau as the Northwest Coast Art Capital: Why it should matter to you
Nearly 100 years ago, the small town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, held its first Santa Fe Indian…
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Chenault’s disingenous awakening
Note: This opinion piece is in response to the Nov. 13 My Turn called “Choose Respect,” written by…
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Gas pipeline deal is a rope of hope
When Gov. Bill Walker announced a gas pipeline deal last week, we felt something we haven’t experienced in…
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Choose respect
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein revelation, it has been a painful time for all, especially for…
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Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan can still get it right on forced arbitration
Last month, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, cast the final vote on a resolution to kill a Consumer…
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What history teaches us
“Today is a day for his family, his friends and his nation to remember President Nixon’s life in…
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Warming shelter brings much-needed relief to the homeless
It’s not easy being homeless, and it’s certainly not easy being homeless in Alaska. Temperatures dropped to the…