Opinion

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is not in Southeast Alaska’s best interests

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is not in Southeast Alaska’s best interests

​Think about it, play the long game. Play safe.

  • Sep 9, 2020
Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is not in Southeast Alaska’s best interests
Opinion: The Fair Share Act is a flawed product for a flawed premise
Opinion: The Fair Share Act is a flawed product for a flawed premise
Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

It won’t be easy, but nothing valuable ever is.

  • Sep 8, 2020
  • By Jamison Paul
Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season
Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

“We need to ensure British Columbia follows through on its promises.”

  • Sep 7, 2020
  • By Cynthia Wallesz
Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There have been some questions and misinformation about pandemic-related contract

“So let’s talk straight: We had several bids, but none from an Alaskan company.”

  • Sep 5, 2020
  • By Kelly Tshibaka
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The corrupting of AMHS policymaking

his a story of two Alaska governors who made bad AMHS policy decisions.

  • Sep 5, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: You can help the bears we love

Opinion: You can help the bears we love

Bears are in trouble now. They are being drawn into our neighborhoods by easy meals of garbage

  • Sep 4, 2020
  • By Laurie Craig
Opinion: You can help the bears we love
Zach Brown speaks during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 as students hold signs asking nations to divest from investments in the fossil fuel industry. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The Koch brothers brought us Ohio Dan

It’s time for an authentic, independent voice who will speak for Alaskans.

  • Sep 4, 2020
  • By Zach Brown
Zach Brown speaks during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 as students hold signs asking nations to divest from investments in the fossil fuel industry. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse

Alaskans can play an important role in making sure wild mustangs are around for generations.

  • Sep 3, 2020
  • By Suzanne Roy
Opinion: Sen Murkowski can help determine the future of the American wild horse
Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?

It’s fair to ask why Juneau residents should vote to add new debt now

  • Sep 3, 2020
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Is new city debt necessary now?
Opinion: Ballot initiative is based on hate and greed

Opinion: Ballot initiative is based on hate and greed

This is far from the first time such a destructive tax change has been proposed.

  • Sep 1, 2020
  • Murray R. Walsh
Opinion: Ballot initiative is based on hate and greed
Opinion: Complicated tax policy should not be decided at the ballot box

Opinion: Complicated tax policy should not be decided at the ballot box

The legislative process isn’t pretty, but it is the system in place for such matters.

  • Aug 31, 2020
  • By Michael Geraghty
Opinion: Complicated tax policy should not be decided at the ballot box
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The GOP doesn’t speak for most Alaskans

Legislators aren’t elected to be a rubber stamp for whatever the governor wants.

  • Aug 29, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Coronavirus adds to Alaska Marine Highway System’s challenges

Ferries are facing a pandemic-caused shortfall of almost $45 million.

  • Aug 27, 2020
  • By John MacKinnon
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Initiative 1 and a boom and bust economy

Opinion: Initiative 1 and a boom and bust economy

Will the initiative be the last straw on backs of the oil industry and Alaska’s economy?

  • Aug 27, 2020
  • Andy Hughes
Opinion: Initiative 1 and a boom and bust economy
Robin O. Brena is a lifelong Alaska who grew up in Skagway and is an original sponsor of Ballot Measure 1, Chair of the Oil and Gas Transition Committee for the Walker administration and founder of Brena, Bell and Walker, a longtime Alaskan law firm. (Courtesy Photo / Robin O. Brena)

Opinion: Major oil companies can afford to pay a fair share.

This is called standing up for Alaska.

  • Aug 27, 2020
  • By Robin O. Brena
Robin O. Brena is a lifelong Alaska who grew up in Skagway and is an original sponsor of Ballot Measure 1, Chair of the Oil and Gas Transition Committee for the Walker administration and founder of Brena, Bell and Walker, a longtime Alaskan law firm. (Courtesy Photo / Robin O. Brena)
Opinion: Big business, Wall Street are the true socialists

Opinion: Big business, Wall Street are the true socialists

The system has been rigged for the wealthiest.

  • Aug 26, 2020
  • By Anselm Staack
Opinion: Big business, Wall Street are the true socialists
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion: Even on military matters, Sullivan toes the line for Trump

We need an independent, strong voice that will stand up for what’s right.

  • Aug 25, 2020
  • By Kate Troll
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Removing the Roadless Rule would hurt Alaska

Removing the Roadless Rule from the Tongass would exacerbate impact of climate change.

  • Aug 24, 2020
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: Marxism and its relevance to ‘white privilege’ doctrine

“Today, in America, opportunity is available to nearly everyone.”

  • Aug 24, 2020
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
Alexander B. Dolitsky