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President Donald Trump listens to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speak during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House where Trump spoke about his judicial appointments, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo | Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Opinion: Respecting our Constitution

Was this impeachment constitutionally valid?

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Investing in fisheries pays off

Alaskans know just how essential fisheries are to life in the 49th state.

School buses sit idle at the First Student lot on Mendenhall Loop Road in this May 2014 photo. (Michael Penn \ Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Barking up the right tree for school safety

In 1999, high school student Rachel Scott wrote about her theory that one person could create a chain…

Opinion: Roadless Rule realities

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Opinion: Roadless Rule realities

Neither side will think they’re winning.

Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?

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Opinion: Is capping cruise ship visitors a good idea?

Probably not.

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Opinion: Investing in Alaska’s infrastructure will benefit all Alaskans

The world needs copper and Alaska needs infrastructure to deliver it.

Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

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Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

Seven questions for BLM.

(Courtesy photo | Jeff Lund)

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Opinion: Roadless Rule needed to protect salmon, trout

The rule was set up in a sensible way for Southeast.

In this Feb. 16 photo, Deidre Levi rests her head for a moment in her grandmother’s house before a basketball game in the Native Village of St. Michael. Levi says she spoke up about being sexually assaulted because she wanted to be a role model for girls in Alaska. (AP Photo | Wong Maye-E)

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Opinion: The social costs of not believing women

What is the social cost of accepting this behavior?

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Tourism is going unchecked in Juneau

The tipping point is at hand.

Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

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Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

It’s time for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge Trump is unfit for the office he holds.

Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

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Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

Is more better?

Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

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Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

Forgiveness is part of the equation.

Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

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Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

It’s time to commit.

Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

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Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Tough decesions ahead on budget.

Attendees hold up signs at Juneau’s Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: The inevitable impeachment our Founders never envisioned

“The publicity surrounding this circus has tainted everyone.”

Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

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Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen the path of cold, self-inflicted harm.

Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

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Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

I am a socialist!

In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Why would Alaska want to erode the rights of LGBTQ?

Today, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and the State of Alaska angle to infringe on LGBTQ employment rights nationwide.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Reducing subsidies will keep ferry system afloat

Don’t sink the system for good.