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Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

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Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

This is why the Glory Hall Board wants to move.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

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Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

This state needs locally trained teachers.

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

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Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Juneau’s property taxes … fair or foul?

Has the city been over-collecting?

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

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Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Hoonah’s tourism industry is like the salmon in a way.

Opinion: Opportunities for Alaska in the new Congress

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Opinion: Opportunities for Alaska in the new Congress

Sullivan says economic dynamism will head to Alaska.

Opinion: The future of Juneau

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Opinion: The future of Juneau

Let’s talk about the city’s relationship with the cruise industry.

Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

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Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

It’s time to do things differently and reject partisan politics.

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

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Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

A prescription for healing what’s broken.

Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New study shouldn’t revive fluoridation in Juneau

Let’s focus instead on good nutrition, proper dental hygeine.

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

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Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

America’s wasteful consumer culture contributes to economic growth and prosperity.

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

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Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Ruling provides clarity on how money should be spent.

Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

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Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

There’s no legitimate reason the vessels cannot be used as intended.

Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

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Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

Veterans’ health benefits shouldn’t be sold to the lowest bidder.

Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

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Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

Scientists must shift focus to climate change, not outer space.

Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

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Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

It’s time to protect the future of our airport.

Lower branch of the Taku Glacier and Grizzly Bar, October 2018. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Canada must clean up mine pollution

Protecting Alaska’s environment is a sober challenge.

Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

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Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change

“Open for business” or “business as usual?”

In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)

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Opinion: Better ways to combat climate change than not burning fossil fuels

The Roadless Rule might be part of the problem.