Opinion

U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: It’s Murkowski vs. Trump in November

Alaskans must reward her defense of the truth…

  • Aug 19, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There is no need for a constitutional convention

What are the odds a constitutional convention will be anything other than a circus?

  • Aug 18, 2022
  • By Joe Geldhof
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

When will our schools return to normal?

Somehow over the past 20 years, the “normal” school experience has changed.

  • Aug 18, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion: The real ‘at last!’ on climate change

In Alaska, the Inflation Reduction Act offers come game-changing features.

  • Aug 17, 2022
  • By Kate Troll
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)
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Opinion: Let’s keep the mandatory real property disclosure ordinance

It will better ensure fair, accurate and efficient property tax assessments and collections.

  • Aug 12, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
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(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Playing the old-timer card

Is the Empire really only interested in the problems faced by small communities?

  • Aug 9, 2022
  • By Molly Kemp
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Officials must keep up pressure to clean up BC mine

In March 2017 I had a Commentary published Pacific Fishing Magazine imploring the British Columbia government to do the right thing and clean up and… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2022
  • By Mark Hofstad resides
Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file)
Former Gov. Bill Walker, right, and his running mate former commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Heidi Drygas, speak to Juneauites gathered for a fundraiser at a private home in Juneau on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Why I’m voting for Walker

Walker is the only candidate with the potential to govern effectively for all Alaskans.

  • Aug 6, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
Former Gov. Bill Walker, right, and his running mate former commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Heidi Drygas, speak to Juneauites gathered for a fundraiser at a private home in Juneau on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The time has come to end Big Tech’s rule

The internet has opened doors and pathways to more than we could have ever imagined just a couple of decades ago. It has become hard… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2022
  • By Josh Revak
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Nick Begich III campaign materials sit on tables ahead of a May 16 GOP debate held in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Nick Begich is who Alaska and America need now

It is in Alaska’s best interest to elect a member of the Republican party.

  • Aug 4, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
Nick Begich III campaign materials sit on tables ahead of a May 16 GOP debate held in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: If you see something, say something

Together we can fight to preserve this pristine place we live.

  • Aug 2, 2022
  • By Karen Severson
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This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I’m a longtime educator, and I’m supporting Walker/Drygas

The issues our state faces are significant with regard to education.

  • Jul 29, 2022
  • By Heather Batchelder
This photo shows the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Congress could keep health insurance costs from rising, but it has to act fast

Some argue that the federal government paid out far too much money to too many people under the headline of “pandemic relief aid.” Up to… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2022
  • By Larry Persily
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Opinion: A conversation about mental health

All in all, we want you to know that you are not alone.

  • Jul 26, 2022
  • By Kiana Potter
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Anselm Staack (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: Controlling women’s bodies — the coming tsunami

The Thomas Court wants to return us to the days before the 1960s, preferably to 1776.

  • Jul 25, 2022
  • By Anselm Staack
Anselm Staack (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: The autocratic decision making for Cascade Point

Sufficient information hasn’t been provided for Cascade Point.

  • Jul 22, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
This March 2020 photo shows the City and Borough of Juneau City Hall. Voters will be asked again this fall if they want to extend a 1% temporary sales tax for another five years and city leaders are in the process of making a priority list of how the money would be spent if approved. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Should Juneau’s Assembly take sides in a municipal election?

“This is an inappropriate use of public money.”

  • Jul 21, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
This March 2020 photo shows the City and Borough of Juneau City Hall. Voters will be asked again this fall if they want to extend a 1% temporary sales tax for another five years and city leaders are in the process of making a priority list of how the money would be spent if approved. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Longtime Alaska law enforcement official Jim Cockrell, seen here in an undated photo in his role as a colonel with the Alaska State Troopers, was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion: Historic investment in public safety will save lives

I would like to thank Governor Dunleavy and the Legislature

  • Jul 20, 2022
  • By James Cockrell
Longtime Alaska law enforcement official Jim Cockrell, seen here in an undated photo in his role as a colonel with the Alaska State Troopers, was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Faith J. Myers stands at the doors of Alaska Psychiatric Institute. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: Psychiatric patient care must be independently reviewed

It is time for the state to allocate funding for an independent research report.

  • Jul 19, 2022
  • By Faith J. Myers
Faith J. Myers stands at the doors of Alaska Psychiatric Institute. (Courtesy Photo)
Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Charity starts at home

Not Saudi Arabia.

  • Jul 18, 2022
  • By Frank Murkowski
Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)