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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…
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Letter: Tearing apart the Republican majority
Like a lame caribou being culled from the herd by a pack of wolves, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski…
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Trump steak or Trump baloney?
Many Americans support President Trump’s restrictions on foreign travel from some Muslim-majority countries. President Trump describes his executive…
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Letter: Trump’s looming assault on the separation of church and state
The president’s recent spate of executive orders; the continuing debate surrounding his immigration ban; the fallout resulting from…
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Our turn: Fairness, justice and compassion in dealing with homeless
The Social Action Working Group of Congregation Sukkat Shalom opposes the adoption of Ordinance 2016-44 and urges all…
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Letter: We will remember at the ballot box
If we can’t trust Trump or the White House administration what about our Alaskan Representatives? As an Alaskan,…
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Alaska Editorial: High time for King Cove road
This editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Common sense. You’d think it always would prevail. It…
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My Turn: Progressive income tax is essential to a fair fiscal plan for Alaska
The sheer size of the Alaska’s budget crisis makes it difficult to comprehend, let alone to solve. Many…
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My Turn: A house divided
Acclaimed author Ray Bradbury once said, “I hate all politics. I don’t like either political party. One should…
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Letter: Time to hurt animals
Dear Editor, As he was signing edicts hurting one group after another over the past two weeks, it…
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My Turn: Why does Sen. Sullivan support DeVos?
Questions and points to consider were sent in a letter last Friday to U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan about…
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Letter: The house I built on Basin Road
It was with great sadness that I read about the fire that destroyed the house I built on…
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Alaska Editorial: Murkowski puts Alaska first with decision
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took a political stance last week…
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My Turn: Alaska’s criminal justice reform efforts should be celebrated
Alaska lawmakers should celebrate their landmark successful criminal justice overhaul last year. In July 2016, Gov. Bill Walker…