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Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Let’s protect Alaska’s constitution, vote no on Prop 1

A constitutional convention would encourage horse-trading with Alaska’s foundation and futur

Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a recent rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: What can a liberal and conservative agree on? Voting against a constitutional convention

“We disagree on many issues. But we… urge Alaskans to vote against Proposition 1.”

Sarah Palin speaks at a July 11 Save America Rally featuring former President Donald Trump at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The realities of Palin’s political demise

If Rep. Mary Peltola holds onto the congressional seat she won in August, I expect Sarah Palin to…

Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire’s offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: A few of the reasons I’m voting for Les Gara for governor

We have an opportunity to elect a candidate for governor who cares about women’s rights

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Opinion: Alaska’s judiciary — our founder’s got it right

We are writing in response to politically motivated attacks on our state judiciary…

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: World at War —a lesson from the Siberian Yupik tale

The world’s political leaders, including main actors such as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, European Union, United Kingdom, United States…

Copies of the Alaska State Constitution were available outside the Lt. Governor’s office on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Congrats to the anti-ConCon coalition

They’ve run a brilliant campaign.

Former Democratic state Rep. Beth Kerttula holds up a sign reading “Vote No Con Con,” during a rally at the Dimond Courthouse Plaza in Juneau. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Answer the constitutional convention question with a resounding no

Alaska’s Constitution is the fundamental document which sets basic legal parameters for life in the Great Land. Among…

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with then-Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka Tuesday morning following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The real Tshibaka sows division and discord

Kelly Tshibaka wants Alaskans to believe that Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a lifelong Republican, has “been complicit with the…

This photo shows the Harrison family. (Courtesy Photo)

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Living Growing: Blessed are the those who work for peace

Peace. Speak the word and let it echo in your mind.

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Opinion: School boards must also learn to adapt

One need not look too far back in history to realize this isn’t new.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: Failure of Alaska’s mental health care system contributes to homelessness

Closing the inhumane psychiatric facilities in the 1960s was the right thing to do but there was no…

A patters down on construction equipment scattered in the parking lot of the Riverview Senior Living, which is currently under construction and slated to open in early to mid-2023, according to the company. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: There’s more to know about Riverview Senior Living

We are sharing that information in this letter for a more complete description.

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Opinion: In defense of free speech for all

Selective defense of free speech shreds vital connection to Equal Protection Clause.

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during a meet-and-greet Oct. 12 at Louie’s Douglas Inn. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Murkowski understands and prioritizes the seafood industry and coastal Alaska

Around here, the blue economy is not just a trendy phrase.

This public domain images shows former House Majority Leader Hale Boggs. Boggs was traveling in an airplane with Alaska Rep. Nick Begich in 1972 that went missing and has never been found.

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Opinion: On 50th anniversary of disappearance, time to search for missing Boggs-Begich plane

Hale Boggs was my grandfather.

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Opinion: It’s time for the PUMP Act to become law

We urge you to keep fighting for us to get the bill over the finish line this year.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Bailed out by federal spending and a war

No one should believe the current fiscal picture will last.

Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File

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Opinion: City election results should give pause

City leaders need to ask themselves, what happened?

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Opinion: As NATO expands across the North, Russia faces a strengthening unity among the Arctic 7

The A7 are now all members of NATO, while Russia finds itself on the sidelines.