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My Turn: Can Alaska afford our state government?
The State of Alaska must be very careful in authorizing any new spending on the proposed liquified natural…
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My Turn: Best way to advance AKLNG is together
I was reminded recently, while viewing a short film produced by the Consumer Energy Alliance of the marvel…
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My Turn: Keep working for a Downtown parking solution
Something dispiriting happened to me in Juneau on Friday, Oct. 16. I had a half-hour to kill in…
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My Turn: Education in Hawaii, Alaska a bad comparison
While it’s often fruitful to compare education systems of other states with Alaska’s, David Nees’ misrepresentation of two…
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Empire Editorial: Talking about suicide is difficult, but we must
His name was Anthony Choquette. On Oct. 17, the last day of the Alaska Federation of Natives, he…
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My Turn: Old associations: Hopeful developments on campaigns and guns
What common accomplishment do Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump share in this year’s presidential race? Answer: Raising…
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My Turn: How did climate change affect Shell’s Arctic decision?
When Shell decided to suspend its Arctic exploration indefinitely, they said it was due to disappointing results, the…
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Empire Editorial: We say ‘No’ to Obama’s ‘Cadillac tax’
If you haven’t heard about the Affordable Care Act’s “Cadillac tax,” you will. This tax, which is scheduled…
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Empire Editorial: Ocean center shouldn’t gobble 6-ton whale
A group of locals is asking for a 6-ton hood ornament. The problem: They don’t yet have a…
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My Turn: Alaska can save Calif. from drought
Well, here we go again, one more spin on the merry-go-round. As the special session is set to…
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My Turn: Give a little, gain a lot
As many of you already know, this year’s United Way Fall Campaign is underway. Giving is a very…
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Alaska Editorial: Roadless Rule in Supreme Court’s hands
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: It was in January of 2001 that President…
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My Turn: DIPAC, ADFG produce a ‘silver’ lining
On Labor Day weekend as I walked the shoreline of the beach behind the former Thane Ore House,…
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My Turn: Should Alaska’s education go Hawaiian?
Alaska, the 49th state, is struggling with its education funding, an annual event that draws lots attention to…
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Empire Editorial: Trappers and hikers can coexist
No one wants to see animals suffer, and few want to see them caught in traps. But trapping…
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Empire Editorial: New idea for DOT: Look at an old one
The Alaska Marine Highway System needs a new plan in light of employee layoffs and ferry layups that…
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My Turn: Career politicians don’t govern for the good of the people
“All government originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the…
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Support SB23 to save heroin users from overdose
We all know heroin is killing more of our loved ones. Six people have already died in Juneau…
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Empire Editorial: Meet the Alaska Legislature’s new restriction on free speech
It’s a rare day when someone wakes up in the morning with the intent to make a mistake.…
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My Turn: Let’s get the whale right
The ongoing saga of where the bronze whale should be located continues. A bid opening last week revealed…