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Opinion: Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID-19
I am proud to be a part of a university system that serves our communities and our state.
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Opinion: Bristol Bay is focused on local health and safety – not mine permitting
Spring is always a busy time in Bristol Bay, but the coronavirus pandemic has brought meaning to the…
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Opinion: City should suspend rent and mortgage collection
When the pandemic ends, many of our neighbors will be expected to survive without employment,
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Opinion: We must demand that the Roadless Rule is upheld
It is a mistake to trade portions of the world’s last remaining pristine temperate rainforest.
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Opinion: New stimulus bill should include the Postal Service
There’s a bill in House of Representatives to do just that.
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Opinion: Political stereotyping leads to an inglorious end
Arguing all Republicans are incapable of governing is like saying all Democrats are socialists.
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Opinion:$40M road to nowhere is a waste of money
“It is a colossal and shameful waste of public funds.”
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Opinion: It’s important to protect DACA during the pandemic
We must demand that Trump automatically renew DACA permits for all whose permits are expiring.
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Opinion: Appreciate the people and moments that make up your life
Our reality has been turned upside down as COVID-19 restrictions have changed our everyday lives.
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Opinion: Why I’m wearing a mask
Let’s just wear masks as a gesture of solidarity and concern for all members of our community.
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Opinion: Is this what ‘Energy Dominance’ looks like?
Alaska’s economy has been in a hole since oil prices collapsed in 2014. Now, with Alaska North Slope…
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Opinion: Streaming government meetings is a silver lining
Government works best when scrutinized by an engaged body politic.
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Opinion: How Pence failed America
Imagine how different the White House response would have if this happened three years earlier.
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Opinion: A danger we face is this crisis making us more dependent on government
“Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program,” said Milton Friedman.
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Opinion: Stand up for our parade
Recently my “techno gal” out of Anchorage who seems to have a finger on the pulse of news…
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Opinion: Unsteady leadership in uncertain times
We need leadership that inspires us to accept reality without doubting our ability to endure it.
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Opinion: Now’s the time to fill out an advanced health care directive
There are steps anyone can take to prepare for the end of life in a positive, constructive way.
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Opinion: High-density housing is more efficient for land use, but not very safe during a pandemic
I believe high-density, walkable urbanized communities helps to spread viruses.