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My Turn: Insidious and invisible
For those of us newly diagnosed with a mental illness, we are the last to know. We knew…
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My Turn: Juneau Road Project is fiscally responsible
The construction of the Lynn Canal Highway, connecting Juneau, Haines and Skagway, first proposed over 50 years ago,…
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Commentary: Yellowstone grizzlies’ new peril
Consider the grizzly bear, while you can. Gone from California since 1924, despite gracing the state flag. Gone…
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Editorial: Populism arises from failures of political class
The following editorial first appeared in The Orange County Register: Whatever the outcome of November’s presidential election, one…
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My Turn: It’s time for United Nations to intervene in Syria
If ever there was a conflict in desperate need of intervention by the United Nations, Syria is it.…
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Mike Pence has more to lose than an election
If Donald Trump spends even 90 minutes of time preparing for his next debate against Hillary Clinton, let’s…
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Iraq folly: Obama errs in sending in more troops
The following editorial first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: President Barack Obama’s decision to put 615 more American…
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Searching for truth in Trump’s tax return
Rudy Giuliani has tried to make it easy for anyone who might be perplexed about his friend Donald…
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My Turn: I will proudly vote for Kate Troll
It was a beautiful day in Juneau and we were on the Malaspina sailing into Auke Bay; I’d…
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Empire Editorial: Endorsements for Assembly, school board
We don’t envy the slate of candidates vying for municipal government seats this year. These individuals will be…
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Empire Editorial: Give the Seward statue the context it deserves
The new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture is a remarkable place. Rising in black and…
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My Turn: City leaders take measured approach to budget
While Alaska lawmakers wrestled with serious budget issues over the last year, Juneau and many other communities have…
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My Turn: ‘The Road’ won’t be a Juneau burden
Normally I wouldn’t take time to respond to a My Turn in the Empire, but in this case…
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Empire Editorial: Half of something better than all of nothing
Alaska Sen. Bill Wielechowski needn’t worry about what happens if his lawsuit fails. He should instead worry about…
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Alaska Editorial: Despite veto, governor not to blame for state’s fiscal woes
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: The announcement of the amount of this year’s…
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Alaska Editorial: A solution for the Marine Highway
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Alaska’s ferry system is sailing in stormy seas…
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My Turn: Obama’s marine monuments are good start, but so far ignore important coastal seas
While kudos are due for President Barack Obama for his recent Marine National Monument designations in the Pacific…
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My Turn: ‘The Road’ isn’t on course with Gov. Walker’s fiscal goals
Cutting the cost of state government is a vital component of Gov. Bill Walker’s sustainable budget proposal. Every…
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My Turn: Smaller dividends are painful but prudent
Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every qualified resident will help…
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My Turn: What the NEA means for the arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is the national federal agency charged with encouraging artistic activity in the…