Opinion

Outside Editorial: A more presidential Donald Trump is unlikely, but necessary

The following editorial first appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A parody Twitter account has popped up that imagines what President-elect Donald Trump’s tweets would… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2017

Letter: The Homeless Ordinance

As I understand it, on Monday the assembly will be voting on an ordinance to permit the police to evict people camping in the downtown… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2017

Win Gruening: Homeless Not Helpless

When Mayor Ken Koelsch recently proposed a city ordinance prohibiting camping in downtown Juneau to help resolve on-going issues with our homeless population, there was… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2017
  • By WIN GRUENING

My Turn: A Good Time for Kindness

Some time ago, the snow was mounded everywhere, deep and wet. As I gazed from my window, contemplating shoveling, I saw a neighbor plowing out… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2017
  • By Larri Irene Spengler

Letter: A pro-life presidency is something to be thankful for

On Jan. 20, we will see the inauguration of a new president. From the pro-life perspective, this is something to be thankful for. That day… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2017

My Turn: Alaska’s national parks need infrastructure support

In 2016, the National Park Service celebrated its centennial anniversary. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Denali National Park, one of the many crown jewels… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2017
  • By Jeff Samuels

My Turn: Reflecting on why I love Alaska

Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation designating 2017 as a “Year of History and Heritage” in recognition of Alaska’s sesquicentennial — the 150th year since… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2017
  • By BY LT. GOV. BYRON MALLOTT

Outside Editorial: NATO and the EU: Mend them, don’t end them

The following editorial first appeared in the Chicago Tribune: In lamenting President Barack Obama's foreign and military policies, Republicans have frequently offered a concise summary:… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2017

My Turn: Trump’s cabinet appointees

Let me be very clear about something. I detest both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump with equal fervor. They represent, from opposite sides of the… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2017
  • By DOUG R. DAVIES

Alaska Editorial: Deficit solutions

This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: It’s a crossroads of sorts for both Ketchikan and the state. The crux is budget deficits.… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2017

Letter: Being homeless should not be a criminal act

I find it shocking that our Assembly is considering an ordinance to make it illegal to be homeless. The proposal by the mayor would let… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2017

My Turn: Dear Alaska Legislators

We know each of you wants to do what is best for our state’s long-term future. We all want jobs for Alaskans, a healthy economy,… Continue reading

  • Jan 18, 2017
  • By ED RASMUSON, BILL CORBUS, JEFF COOK, GAIL SCHUBERT, and MIKE NAVARRE

Alaska Editorial: New figures illustrate changing makeup of state’s population

The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:The city of Fairbanks grew in 2016, but not enough to reverse the technicality that has… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2017

Outside Editorial: Trump’s will be a presidency ‘like you’ve never seen before’

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune:There’s a phrase President-elect Donald Trump uses when he is promising greatness for America in some area or… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2017

Opinion: Michelle Obama’s lessons about composing a life

One of the books that I remember most vividly from my college years was Mary Catherine Bateson’s “Composing a Life.” Bateson, the daughter of legendary… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2017
  • By VERONICA CHAMBERS

Analysis: We think the Legislature will fix part of its problems

It’s entirely possible that the Alaska Legislature will not fix Alaska’s entire deficit — and that might still be OK.The 30th Alaska Legislature convenes Tuesday,… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2017

Moniak: Conflict on the path to service

Last week when I criticized a proposal to outsource Department of Transportation jobs, I wasn’t suggesting that Gov. Bill Walker doesn’t understand the meaning of… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2017
  • By Rich Moniak

Opinion: Secretary of state nominee Tillerson allays some fears

Rex Tillerson’s testimony at Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state offered some relief for those worried about a foreign policy meltdown under Donald… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2017
  • By TRUDY RUBIN

Opinion: GOP attempt to scrap Obamacare is heading for a train wreck

Perhaps the biggest challenge Republicans face in assuming total control of the federal government is how to fulfill their promises to scrap Obamacare and prevent… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2017
  • By CARL P. LEUBSDORF

Outside Editorial: If you expected mellower Trump, forget it

The following editorial first appeared in the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel:He was combative, angry, hostile toward his perceived enemies, defiant, evasive, and not the least bit… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2017