Letters to the Editor

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Letter: Demolishing Telephone Hill won’t save downtown businesses

In a recent front-page article of the Juneau Empire was a demolition plan, referring to Telephone Hill, advanced by the Assembly; another hopeless attempt to… Continue reading

 

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Letter: Some fiscal realities should be self-evident

Dear Alaska legislators: Our need for an educated, rationally informed voting majority to sustain our pursuit of justice, or “egalitarian fairness,” can only be achieved… Continue reading

 

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Letter: SAVE Act would impose unreasonable barriers for people registering to vote

Retaining representative democracy requires due diligence and informed votes from all citizens possible, reasons the League of Women Voters dedicates itself to nonpartisan information on… Continue reading

 

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Letter: Keep pressure up on Sen. Sullivan

On national news, Sen. Murkowski said that people should continue contacting their legislators about Trump. Trump has fired many federal workers in Juneau. The price… Continue reading

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Letter: Sullivan should continue support for Ukraine shown by US in past

I strongly urge Sen. Sullivan to live up to his, and our allies’ past and current support of Ukraine’s efforts to maintain its internationally recognized… Continue reading

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Letter: Illegal deportations are a threat to all

Liberty is dead. In the last two months, the federal government has kidnapped hundreds of people and sent them to a foreign prison to serve… Continue reading

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Letter: JAHC removing DEI language is a compromise of principles

In regards to the article about the JAHC removing DEI language from their site: I understand that there are, as said in the article, “other… Continue reading

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Letter: No local funds for scab labor

Using CBJ funds to help staff the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Recreation Area in response to the reckless elimination of Forest Service employees sounded… Continue reading

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Letter: Sen. Sullivan should have a voice, not just nod along with Trump

I echo the concerns expressed by Diane DeSloover in her letter in the March 29, 2025. Understanding that Sen. Sullivan agrees with many of the… Continue reading

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Letter: Sullivan enabling Trump’s march toward authoritarian rule

To Sen. Sullivan: This letter is in response to your address to the Alaska State Legislature and to a recent letter from your office. It… Continue reading

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Letter: Getting federal flood help is not waste or fraud

Has Trump, Elon Musk, or any of the DOGE boys ever seen the word jökulhlaup? Are they even aware of the 2024 glacial outburst that… Continue reading

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Letter: Sen. Sullivan’s silence for Trump’s actions is shameful

Trump is moving our country towards Russia and away from our NATO allies in Europe. He is dismantling our government and has claimed himself a… Continue reading

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Letter: Tell lawmakers to preserve Essential Air Service

Essential Air Service is a U.S. DOT program serving 65 rural communities in Alaska, and over 100 communities in the Lower 48, Hawaii and Puerto… Continue reading

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Letter: University’s removal of all DEI references is shameful

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has voted to prohibit any mention at the university of diversity, equity and Inclusion, and “related terms.” I… Continue reading

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Letter: Apologies and sympathies to fired federal workers

I’m writing to let my friends and neighbors know, those in federal and nonprofit jobs, who have lost jobs or are under threat of losing… Continue reading

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Letter: Where is delegation as Trump and Musk carry out their actions?

In my 70 years as an Alaskan I’ve seen a lot of political shifts, but I’ve never seen a full-out attack on our democracy or… Continue reading

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Letter: What can be done to restrain Musk’s free hand from prying into our lives?

I began a letter to our congressional delegation with a question: “Can you look into why my tax and social security information is being investigated?”… Continue reading

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Letter: An education lession for Begich

Rep. Begich has no public opinion on the dismantling of the Department of Education yet, although Linda McMahon is soon to be confirmed as Education… Continue reading

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Letter: Democracy on life support

We are facing a Constitutional cataclysm, and we need all members of Congress; every man, woman and child; all Democrats, Republicans, independents, atheists or religious… Continue reading

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Letter: Murkowski’s vote could benefit Alaskans’ health

Doesn’t everyone value their health over corporate profits? We need a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) who courageously places us first and roots… Continue reading

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