The new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture is a remarkable place. Rising in black and bronze next to the Washington Monument in… Continue reading
Normally I wouldn’t take time to respond to a My Turn in the Empire, but in this case Rich Moniak’s My Turn on Sept. 25,… Continue reading
Alaska Sen. Bill Wielechowski needn’t worry about what happens if his lawsuit fails. He should instead worry about what happens if he wins.There are 700… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:The announcement of the amount of this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend amount — $1,022 —… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News:Alaska’s ferry system is sailing in stormy seas these days, buffeted by a growing tempest of… Continue reading
While kudos are due for President Barack Obama for his recent Marine National Monument designations in the Pacific and off New England, it is significant… Continue reading
Cutting the cost of state government is a vital component of Gov. Bill Walker’s sustainable budget proposal. Every little bit helps. That’s why he’s posted… Continue reading
Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every qualified resident will help Alaska families with things like winter fuel,… Continue reading
The National Endowment for the Arts is the national federal agency charged with encouraging artistic activity in the American people, for the intrinsic value of… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Thursday was an eventful day for spending on buildings in Alaska. In Anchorage, members of… Continue reading
Have you ever had a problem where the solution is so simple it felt like you already knew it, but just hadn’t thought of it… Continue reading
Let’s make democracy work by improving civics education in our schools and community. Our future well-being depends on people sensibly cooperating for effective action and… Continue reading
We heard last week that some Alaskans — including some here in Juneau — are asking Mark Begich to launch a write-in campaign for U.S.… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: Anyone can experience homelessness.That notion should be viewed as the foundation for efforts to assist the… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News:The Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility closed this week, an event that brought lay-off notices to 15… Continue reading
This editorial originally ran in the Ketchikan Daily News:Ketchikan’s library is a showpiece enjoyed throughout the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, including outside of city limits.That’s not… Continue reading
On Jan. 1, 2014, Mike Barnhill, deputy commissioner of the Department of Administration, implemented a new appeal process for the state’s AlaskaCare Health Plans. He… Continue reading
In his Sept. 9 commentary, Win Gruening was right to criticize the Empire Readers’ Council (ERC) for speculating about the motives behind the head tax… Continue reading
Alaskans are being asked to essentially bear all the risks and none of the economic benefits for nearly a dozen massive Canadian mines in the… Continue reading
A recent Quinnipiac University poll asked likely voters the following question: “Do you think that Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, should be included… Continue reading
