Courage is doing what is necessary even when it’s difficult or scary.
Without Medicaid, I couldn’t afford the doctor visits, surgeries, medications, and hospital stays that have kept me healthy and working for Alaska’s kids over the years.
She has no excuse for not following the model Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., set when he killed Joe Biden’s biggest initiative in 2021.
Thousands of Alaskans get so squeezed on their finances every year that they turn to high-interest payday loans to help cover their bills. That may… Continue reading
Diversification is a means of stabilizing returns and mitigating risk
I took a little liberty with their statement because they took a lot of liberty with the facts.
In January 2017, I penned a My Turn entitled “Homeless Not Helpless” for the Juneau Empire. In that column, I defended then-Mayor Koelsch’s sponsorship of… Continue reading
The Alaska Marine Highway System provides transportation along thousands of miles of coastline, directly serving more than 30 communities from Bellingham, Washington, to Dutch Harbor… Continue reading
Mom was ready to die, knowing the world would be OK. Or so she thought.
Along with more than a thousand other Juneauites, I attended the “No Kings” protest last Saturday. I didn’t agree with everything I heard from those… Continue reading
I thought it might be worthwhile to add some historical perspective to Rich Moniak’s My Turn of June 14, “The King of Hubris.” I should… Continue reading
Each June, people around the world commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day. Cancer Connection hosted a walk and celebration in Juneau on June 8th. We appreciate… Continue reading
Public broadcasting forms an essential part of the fabric of Alaska’s rural communities. From emergency broadcasting to cultural programming to educational services, Alaska’s 27 public… Continue reading
I’m an Alaskan citizen who’s resided in Juneau most of the last 50 years and through the course of a normal day, I find myself… Continue reading
People can peacefully protest to express dissatisfaction with policies or actions, to raise awareness about a cause, to connect with like-minded individuals, and to push… Continue reading
Among the “remedies” in the drug store known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Section 70302. It is a single sentence, but has the… Continue reading
I am beginning to notice that numerous very well-loved Juneau trails and beach access points are falling into disrepute. It appears to me that the… Continue reading
