Opinion
My Turn: Governor’s plan to outsource DOT design hurts Alaska’s economy
Normally I’m a strong supporter of Gov. Bill Walker. I think he has done a good job of…
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Letter: Questioning ANWR commitment is wrongheaded
I take issue with the views of Mike McBride expressed in his Feb. 10 letter to the Empire.…
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My Turn: Budget problem magnitude and solutions
Political soundbites that propose easy fixes to Alaska’s massive budget deficit get votes. They’ll also get you one…
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The Alaska Plan: A win for Alaskans
This past August, the Federal Communication Commission adopted The Alaska Plan to protect the funds that have been…
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Alaska editorial: Education funding deserves a deeper look
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: How clean does a classroom need to be? That’s just…
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Should courts defer to the executive on national security?
Last Tuesday, in an hour-long oral argument conducted over the telephone, three judges from the U.S. 9th Circuit…
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Beware of DeVos and her vouchers
The confirmation hearings for Betsy DeVos provided an inordinate amount of drama: guns and grizzlies, an all-night talkathon…
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Alaska editorial: A split decision
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Sen. Dan Sullivan remains rightly persistent when it comes…
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Letter: Alaska Supreme Court case
This is in response to the printed version of my case before the Alaska Supreme Court. The front…
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Keeping the oil industry healthy
An observation from educator/philosopher William James came to mind as I watched Robin Brena lecture the House Resources…
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Just as Max did, give the gift of organ donation
My husband, Max Gruenberg, died on Valentine’s Day exactly one year ago today. In the 1980s, Max was…
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The importance of showing gratitude on Valentine’s Day
It’s here again: the time of year when colors of pink and red hearts and balloons loom over…
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Empire Readers’ Council Editorial: Cruise ships shouldn’t be exempt from CBJ sales tax
Recently, a select group of the CBJ Assembly made a move to amend Juneau’s ordinances to exempt the…
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Senate Majority committed to safe communities, support for law enforcement
The Senate Majority stands with Alaskans that have become increasingly frustrated with the increase in drug-related property crimes,…
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Rich Moniak: Our obligation to resist discriminatory laws
Since 2003, about 10,000 Muslim high students from more than 40 countries have participated in the Kennedy Luger…
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My Turn: Oppose Congress’ acts to silence scientists
My husband and I were both born and raised in Juneau. Although we’ve moved from state to state…
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Letter: Manipulating reality
This is completely audacious, those of our electorate who most likely in “a-blind-passionate-rage,” ignited by the Fox “fake…
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My Turn: UA is leading change in Alaska through tough times
Similar to the state’s financial crisis, the University of Alaska currently is managing its own fiscal challenges. While…
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The Lacey Act strikes again
Have you broken any federal laws today? Don’t be too sure. Just ask Lumber Liquidators. The flooring retailer…
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Alaska Editorial: Overtaxing is as bad as overfishing
This editorial first appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce: Dating back to before statehood, Alaskans know that…