Letters to the Editor
Letter: An education lession for Begich
Rep. Begich has no public opinion on the dismantling of the Department of Education yet, although Linda McMahon…
Opinion
My Turn: Actions in D.C. means Alaskans need to demand rights in state’s Constitution
The Constitution of Alaska is a masterpiece of careful thought and straightforward language. Among other things it enshrines…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Murkowski’s vote could benefit Alaskans’ health
Doesn’t everyone value their health over corporate profits? We need a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Democracy on life support
We are facing a Constitutional cataclysm, and we need all members of Congress; every man, woman and child;…
Opinion
My Turn: It’s hard enough to be a trans kid in the US without Trump trying to erase them
Donald Trump is using his power as president of the United States to bully trans children. Signing multiple…
Opinion
My Turn: An American citizen speaks out
As Americans, we teach our children about the rule of law, and that it is the right of…
Opinion
My Turn: Aak’w Landing offers growth opportunities amidst declines in Juneau
Juneau has two bright possibilities for economic development along the waterfront: the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Storis and…
Opinion
Opinion: Dismantling the government. And the Bill of Rights
President Donald Trump has asked more than two million federal employees to consider resigning. If they leave their…
Opinion
Opinion: To make Juneau affordable, grow our economy
Based on the deluge of comments on social media, recent proposals by the city to dramatically escalate debt…
Opinion
My Turn: A plea for Alaska’s delegation to actively oppose political coup occurring in D.C.
An open letter to Alaska’s Congressional delegation:
Opinion
Opinion: Housing shouldn’t be a political issue — it’s a human right
Alaska is facing a crisis — one that shouldn’t be up for political debate. Housing is not a…
Opinion
Opinion: Sen. Sullivan doesn’t know the meaning of leadership
Last Wednesday, Sen. Dan Sullivan should have been prepared for questions about President Donald Trump’s pardons of the…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Protect the balance of democracy
We are a couple in our 70s with 45-plus years as residents of the red-leaning state of Alaska.…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: In the spirit of McKinley, a new name for Juneau
Here is a modest proposal for making Juneau great again.
Opinion
Opinion: Sen. McConnell, not God, made Trump’s retribution presidency possible
I’m not at all impressed by President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at maximizing the development and production…
Opinion
Opinion: Community affordability takes a back seat to Assembly spending
Less than four months ago, Juneau voters approved a $10 million bond for wastewater facility upgrades and a…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Informing the Public?
The recent Los Angeles area firestorms have created their own media circus with lots of finger-pointing, partisan blaming,…
Opinion
Opinion: A change for safer attire: PFAS Alternatives Act 2023
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are man-made synthetic chemicals with substantial fire and water-resistant properties.…
Opinion
Opinion: Karen Pence’s silent act of conscience
Last week at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were seated next to…
Opinion
My Turn: Fisheries Proposal 156 jeopardizes Juneau sport fishing and salmon
The Board of Fisheries will meet in Ketchikan Jan. 28–Feb. 9 to consider Southeast proposals, including Proposal 156…