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Opinion: Just say no to a constitutional convention

When the constitution is opened, everything is on the table.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Apparent biases at work in creating pro-ConCon statement

People should demand the lt. gov. find an authority to explain the referendum’s democratic function.

This photo shows the top of a ballot in the special primary election to fill the remainder of deceased U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the primary, voters can only vote for one candidate. There will be a ranked choice special election on Aug. 16, which is the same date as the regular primary election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Please make your voice heard on June 11

I am writing today to ask you one favor — please vote by June 11.

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Opinion: Gun violence and do-nothing Republicans

The crisis isn’t new.

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: Anti-Semitism in Russia

“Today America is not an anti-Semitic or racist country.”

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Opinion: This is a good year for Alaskans to Pick.Click.Give

Alaskans have until Aug. 31 to go back online and sign up for Pick.Click.Give.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Update to state’s consent definition gives me hope

By Katie Botz

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Bill can be a step forward for Alaska’s mental health system

By James B. Gottstein

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Opinion: Federal government is to blame for local business challenges

Let’s hope that the federal government changes course quickly.

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Opinion: The dangerous combination of guns and conspiracies

The hatred that’s crept its way into American politics is new. The violence it’s spawned is newer yet.

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Opinion: Momentum builds to place mandatory real estate disclosure on October ballot

Voters should have the opportunity to decide on an issue.

Former state lawmaker from Fairbanks John Coghill was in Juneau on Friday, April 22, 2022, and is running for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, vacated recently by the death of Don Young. Coghill faces a crowded field but says he has the experience and pragmatism to get the job done. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Here’s why I’m supporting John Coghill for Congress

By Jim Clark

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Opinion: Zoning is the answer

Cruise-related problems are the question.

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Opinion: The ‘Southern Strategy’ runs amok

Money — not the Dems — is calling the shots.

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Opinion: Good news for Alaska journalism

We need to ability to get more in-depth news about our government’s decision making.

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Opinion: It’s time for bold action to protect our fisheries

Our fisheries feed the world and sustain our unique cultures and communities.

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Opinion: Setting things straight

Wednesdays’ Empire had a My Turn by Judy Crondahl making numerous assumptions and untrue allegations and I felt…

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

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Opinion: Giving psychiatric patients a voice makes fiscal sense

Psychiatric patients could offer valuable insight into how to improve their treatment.

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Opinion: Don’t be fooled

As a homeowner, I will not be suckered into signing the petition to repeal the disclosure ordinance.

Tourists watch as one of two cubs belonging to an 18-year-old sow black bear crosses the path between groups of tourists visiting the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Tourists have pushed us to critical mass in parts of Juneau

I don’t go to the glacier in the summer now to hike or watch bears.