Last week, State Rep. Rep. Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage) offered an amendment to the state’s operating budget that he said would effectively cut his salary by… Continue reading
The recent release of a proposed federal budget for the 2018 fiscal year caused consternation and concern among many Alaskans, certainly to those who support… Continue reading
During this legislative session, fake news has been prevalent in Alaska. We’ve heard our state budget cannot be balanced without an income tax; we must… Continue reading
The Trump Budget and TrumpCare will have but one result — to kill off as many as possible who can’t afford insurance. Bernie Sanders said… Continue reading
The White House has come out with its budget blueprint. If you live in a rural area or are poor, you are, to use Mr.… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: We might want to rethink this one. President Trump proposes saving $175 million by eliminating Essential… Continue reading
Over 99 percent of Alaska’s water is of exceptional water quality, a fact known by anyone who has visited or lived in Alaska. These waters… Continue reading
I was recently asked by a reporter how I would fund public health in Alaska and below is my response. Take a look at the… Continue reading
I am a Taku River Tlingit (TRT) woman from Atlin BC and I have lived my entire life in fear of “the mine” that might… Continue reading
The presidency of Donald Trump is threatening to be a disaster for the environment. To limit the damage, environmentalists must learn how to talk to… Continue reading
House Bill 87 is a very bad bill, and I do not support it. The bill attempts to convert financially conflicted board members into non-financially… Continue reading
“You’re right next to me but I need an airplane I can feel the distance as you breathe” — Tori Amos, “China” A few years… Continue reading
I was surprised to read the recent Empire news story headlined “Why is Uber Wrong for Juneau?” It reported on proposed legislation authorizing “on-demand” ridesharing… Continue reading
My coach always tells us, “You’re not always going to be playing basketball, but you’ll carry your education around for the rest of your life.”… Continue reading
A so-called ‘Right to Try’ bill is making its way to Alaska. Right to Try claims to provide dying patients with quick access to experimental… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: It seems that almost every time talk picks up about Alaska’s oil days being on the… Continue reading
On Jan. 1, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson answered a letter about religious freedom from the Danbury Baptist Association, did he suggest that this same… Continue reading
Why shouldn’t we have a little fun solving our problems? Sure, there’s a state fiscal problem. I’ve spoken about this issue for some time. But… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: A remarkable thing happened at the Board of Fisheries meeting last week: Several user groups collaborated with… Continue reading
After seven years of waiting for the Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act, the cat is finally out of the bag. And a scruffy,… Continue reading
