Many of you know of me and my family, especially my grandson, SSgt. Thomas McRae, who was wounded in Afghanistan. Tom lost both of this… Continue reading
I have never contacted any news media in support of an elected official before today. However, Paula Ann Solis’ article on Rep. Cathy Muñoz in… Continue reading
The last Douglas Boat Harbor renewal project, when planned, had landscaping included. This still has not happened, along with the paved parking lot. It is… Continue reading
The Assembly calls letting people shoot off fireworks from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2 and from July 3 to July 5 from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading
I was outraged to learn that Rep. Cathy Munoz wrote letters of support for defendants in two child sex abuse cases, and she sent one… Continue reading
In 2009, I had a front row seat when history was made with the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Women… Continue reading
As a friend and retired former staff member of Cathy Muñoz, I have personally watched her fight for the rights of countless victims and sought… Continue reading
In my public and private life, the pursuit of fairness and justice drives my work. I have heard and seen many heartbreaking stories in our… Continue reading
When people were discussing the move from the old to the new state museum, the nearly unanimous community sentiment in Juneau was to be sure… Continue reading
I’ve worked hard on the housing front and will continue to do so, and it is in this regard that I am writing to fill… Continue reading
I was stunned to read about a friend in the Aug. 11 obituary column, Grace Pusich Russo. Born in Douglas years ago but lived in… Continue reading
Thanks you for your report on the scientific work done on the impact of black soot on our glaciers.I have asked that it be shared… Continue reading
I believe that listening and sharing can undermine prejudice and judgement. I believe that if we embrace the vulnerability it takes to get to know… Continue reading
Recently I heard a lady complaining about small amount of veggies in a local produce department and I happen to know that this lady has… Continue reading
Rep. Don Young was way off with his reaction to rule change of Alaska National Wildlife Refuge by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Recently, the… Continue reading
Today, in the Juneau Empire, I read James Sherk’s Heritage Foundation essay on why raising the minimum wage will reduce employment. One of the most… Continue reading
Quyanaq ("thank you") Mr. Rex Rock Sr., for your editorial, “Alaska Wilderness League Disregards Alaskans.” For too long, outside special interest groups have used Alaska… Continue reading
To our wonderful neighbors in Juneau,Many of you have honored us with your visits. We are so lucky to meet such wonderful people who are… Continue reading
Here are some observations on the now-closed Juneau Community Collective fireworks poll ON Facebook.It is now very apparent that residents are disturbed by fireworks in… Continue reading
My 14 year old son came to me in the last week and told me that he was nearly hit by city buses traveling down… Continue reading
