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Opinion: Vote yes on Prop 2 to support kids and families

With Proposition 2, we can finally catch up to the rest of Alaska.

  • Sep 15, 2022
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I plan to vote no on Prop 4

I want accurate information when my house is assessed.

  • Sep 12, 2022
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A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Support public education, vote against a constitutional convention

I am especially concerned what calling a convention could mean for education in Alaska.

  • Sep 9, 2022
A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Copies of the Alaska State Constitution are available outside the lieutenant governor’s office on the third floor of the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Alaskans should vote against a constitutional convention

Possible disruption to our current local governance is frightening.

  • Sep 7, 2022
  • By Loren Jones
Copies of the Alaska State Constitution are available outside the lieutenant governor’s office on the third floor of the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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  • Sep 5, 2022
  • Juneau Empire
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Opinion: Ranked choice voting is not the problem

There is, in fact, no evidence that the result would have been any different under the old system…

  • Sep 2, 2022
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Opinion: A constitutional convention is not necessary

I am voting no on a convention.

  • Aug 16, 2022
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(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sweeney and Peltola are both good choices for Congress

It is far past time that Alaska be represented in Congress by an Alaska Native representative.

  • Aug 15, 2022
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Mary Peltola, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, speaks at a June campaign event in Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Vote for Mary Peltola and protect our future

How many of you would tell your children to take shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree? Or shelter during an earthquake in the basement… Continue reading

  • Aug 15, 2022
Mary Peltola, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, speaks at a June campaign event in Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The tourism industry must be held accountable

“All too comfortably numb disregard for the well being of Juneau residents.”

  • Aug 12, 2022
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This July 9 photo shows former Gov. Sarah Palin and former President Donald Trump at a rally held in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Just say no to the pink, dancing bear.

“All ego and puffery, not grit or dedication…”

  • Aug 12, 2022
This July 9 photo shows former Gov. Sarah Palin and former President Donald Trump at a rally held in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The Senate candidate who shares my views is Chesbro

Alaska has a smart articulate candidate for the U.S. Senate who shares my values…

  • Aug 12, 2022
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This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: A warning about voting for a constitutional convention!

APOC (Alaska Public Office Commission) listed three lobbying firms for 2022. They earned a total of $4,288,820 lobbying this year (monthly fees were not included… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2022
This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: A constitutional convention is an uncertain proposition

“Convoluted, expensive and uncertain.”

  • Aug 1, 2022
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This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Grading Juneau School District

Are public school students learning their 3 R’s? The answer surprised me.

  • Jul 20, 2022
This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Vote your values

This fall we will be supporting Les Gara and Jessica Cook

  • Jul 19, 2022
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Opinion: My Turn mischaracterized Doyon’s Ambler Road position

We write to correct the record.

  • Jul 15, 2022
  • By Sarah Obed
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Components for Eaglecrest’s recently purchased gondola system sit packed up as they’re prepared for the voyage to Alaska from Austria. (Courtesy photo / Dave Scanlan)

Opinion: Gondola plan needs to be well thought out

I am in favor of the Eaglecrest gondola, but we need to be sure that everyone, including the Eaglecrest manager, the board, city administration, the… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2022
  • Albert Shaw
Components for Eaglecrest’s recently purchased gondola system sit packed up as they’re prepared for the voyage to Alaska from Austria. (Courtesy photo / Dave Scanlan)
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Opinion: ‘Feel good’ abortion rally coverage misses the mark

Where are those stories and pictures?

  • Jul 11, 2022
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows a return envelope from the recent special primary election for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. On Friday, a judge sided with the state elections office on a decision to omit fifth-place finisher Tara Sweeney from ballots in the special general election. Al Gross, who finished third in the special primary, dropped out of the race, creating confusing circumstances ahead of Alaska's first ranked choice vote. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Four candidates should move forward

The people of Alaska were promised four candidates and that promise should be upheld.

  • Jun 27, 2022
This photo shows a return envelope from the recent special primary election for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. On Friday, a judge sided with the state elections office on a decision to omit fifth-place finisher Tara Sweeney from ballots in the special general election. Al Gross, who finished third in the special primary, dropped out of the race, creating confusing circumstances ahead of Alaska's first ranked choice vote. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)