Letters to the Editor

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Opinion: We must do something to stop gun violence

This weekend is Wear Orange Weekend.

  • Jun 2, 2022
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Opinion: Generalizations, misinformation further divide on firearms

Either way, purposely or because of the lack of knowledge, misinformation further divides…

  • Jun 1, 2022
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Opinion: It is time to stop the carnage

Only vote for those who will enact responsible gun laws.

  • May 26, 2022
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At-home test kits are available in Juneau at City Hall cash office, all Juneau public libraries, Juneau Public Health Center and the Juneau Police Department. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There is an urgent need for COVID testing on cruise ships

I strongly urge self-administered antigen tests be provided by the cruise line to every passenger.

  • May 18, 2022
At-home test kits are available in Juneau at City Hall cash office, all Juneau public libraries, Juneau Public Health Center and the Juneau Police Department. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: It disappoints me that our two-party system is in great jeopardy

I feel compelled to vote Democratic in the forthcoming elections…

  • May 16, 2022
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Orcas swim near the the shore of Kupreanof Island on April 26. (Courtesy Photo / Joe Sebastian)

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Orcas swim near the the shore of Kupreanof Island on April 26. (Courtesy Photo / Joe Sebastian)

Opinion: Just say no to proposed armored vehicle

It’s a gift from the federal government that we don’t want or need.

  • Apr 29, 2022

Opinion: The funnies are no longer funny

Now, it is just flighty stuff.

  • Apr 25, 2022
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Opinion: The federal government is complicit in a drug epidemic

Too many children are being robbed of their lives from these drugs.

  • Apr 21, 2022
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Opinion: We should be thankful for election workers

Let’s come together on April 12 to thank our election workers.

  • Apr 8, 2022
  • John S. Sonin
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Opinion: Maintaining ‘friendship’ with Vladivostok is shameful

I have lived in Juneau for 41 years and this is the first and only time I am ashamed of it.

  • Apr 7, 2022
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Opinion: Lockdown was handled well

All-in-all, it was a job well done.

  • Apr 6, 2022
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Opinion: Ambler Road is being held hostage

Build that road from Ambler to Nome.

  • Mar 30, 2022
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Opinion: Alaska should have license plates honoring fallen officers

As a recently retired Anchorage Police Officer I am asking for your help in passing HB-201. This bill would honor police officers who made the… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2022
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The case for donating any ‘energy relief’ check

I didn’t earn it and it comes at an enormous cost of violence, human suffering, and destruction.

  • Mar 21, 2022
  • By K.Jl Metcalf
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Opinion: RIP Don Young

The passing of Rep. Don Young is a tragedy

  • Mar 21, 2022
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Opinion: A rough-cut toilet tissue

It seems Proctor & Gamble is opting to soften their Charmin toilet paper, or have their paper towel Bounty, absorb your spilled mishaps, through rough-cutting… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2022
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Opinion: Discussion of public process seems hypocritical

“Don’t JACC up my taxes.”

  • Mar 9, 2022
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(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Lawmakers have chance to make good choice for psychiatric care

State has a 60-year history of making bad choices in care for disabled psychiatric patient.

  • Mar 9, 2022
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Opinion: Decision means Juneau’s long history of mining continues

Together we can work to build a better future for Alaska.

  • Mar 1, 2022