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Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michae Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Why risk the crown jewel of Alaska’s fisheries?

It’s time to Veto Pebble Mine.

Opnion: The time to speak up for USPS is now

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Opnion: The time to speak up for USPS is now

I am hopeful that all of us will stand up to efforts to undermine the effectiveness the USPS.

Opinion: An outside the box schools solution

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Opinion: An outside the box schools solution

Let us look to what we already have.

Opinion: An in-person bar exam is unnecessary and dangerous

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Opinion: An in-person bar exam is unnecessary and dangerous

Here’s what could be done instead.

Opinion: Guns vs Butter and greed over all

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Opinion: Guns vs Butter and greed over all

Economic despair among the underclass is at heart of recent unrest.

Opinion: CARES Act funding should be used to make Alaska elections safer and more accessible

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Opinion: CARES Act funding should be used to make Alaska elections safer and more accessible

I think most Alaskans agree that a cornerstone of our democracy is our right to vote.

Opinion: Amid reopening, small businesses should be more protected from liability

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Opinion: Amid reopening, small businesses should be more protected from liability

During these uncertain times, we shouldn’t also worry about potential bankrupting litigation.

Opinion: It takes a team to govern

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Opinion: It takes a team to govern

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that it we need a team of leaders in the…

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: Neo-Marxism and utopian socialism in America today

This radical socialist rhetoric is the main cause of violent unrests and riots in our country today.

Opinion: Follow simple health guidelines for students

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Opinion: Follow simple health guidelines for students

If we all do our part, it will spare us from inestimable losses.

Opinion: The Postal Service is essential not political

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Opinion: The Postal Service is essential not political

Here in Alaska, we depend on the Postal Service more than other states. The Postal Service delivers goods…

Opinion: We are poisoning our future. There’s a better way.

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Opinion: We are poisoning our future. There’s a better way.

“Mother Earth will provide for your needs but not your greed.”

Long-time resident and local businessman Bill Corbus speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly luncheon in May 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Now is not the time to raise taxes on any part of our economy

Ballot Measure 1 would create a road block to recovery

Opinion: Now’s the time to invest in clean energy

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Opinion: Now’s the time to invest in clean energy

It could help avert future crisis.

Opinion: Lawmakers should put American democracy first

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Opinion: Lawmakers should put American democracy first

Alaskans should make the intelligent distinction between party loyalists and proactive opponents.

Opinion: US bears responsibility to lead world away from nuclear weapons

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Opinion: US bears responsibility to lead world away from nuclear weapons

It’s time to stop withdrawing from treaties and international agreements.

Opinion: Are school closures based on science or fear?

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Opinion: Are school closures based on science or fear?

If we believe children come first, then fears must be overcome in favor of science and common sense.

Opinion: Puzzled by ‘tipping point’ question

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Opinion: Puzzled by ‘tipping point’ question

Regardless of who wins in November, do you think nastiness and divisiveness will suddenly cease?

Opinion: Not all fishermen support Sullivan

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Opinion: Not all fishermen support Sullivan

We encourage independent-minded fishermen to support independent candidate Dr. Al Gross.

Opinion: COVID-19, terrorism and the politics of fearmongering

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Opinion: COVID-19, terrorism and the politics of fearmongering

It’s about how quickly the virus spreads after someone unknowingly transmits it.