Letters to the Editor

Tease

Opinion: It’s time for the Jones Act to go

The Alaska Libertarian Party urges elected officials to work toward repealing the Jones Act.

  • Mar 2, 2021
  • Paul Robbins Jr.
Tease
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I disagree with decision to go virtual

“Calling off names is one safe way, but it’s also easy. Getting my degree was not easy.”

  • Feb 23, 2021
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Norwegian Cruise Line’s property on Egan Drive was empty on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. The company intends to build a dock and transform the property into a community asset and is seeking community input. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Let’s not fall for corporate greenwash

“Both NCLH’s and Keystone’s plans smack of irony and hypocrisy.”

  • Feb 23, 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line’s property on Egan Drive was empty on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. The company intends to build a dock and transform the property into a community asset and is seeking community input. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
tease

Opinion: Proposed Medicare waiver doesn’t help rural communities

Are these changes offered most deplorable, yes.

  • Feb 19, 2021
tease
T.J. “Manner” Cramer received a COVID-19 vaccine at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

Thank you for the well-run vaccine clinic

I am compelled to express my appreciation and gratitude…

  • Feb 19, 2021
T.J. “Manner” Cramer received a COVID-19 vaccine at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
courtesy

Opinion: Well done, Alaska

Hats off to Alaska’s medical and emergency services professionals

  • Feb 18, 2021
courtesy
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, talks during an interview at the Juneau Empire’s offices. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Is Lisa Murkowski really a role model?

A lawmaker voted to convict a private citizen of insurrection without a hearing or witnesses.

  • Feb 18, 2021
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, talks during an interview at the Juneau Empire’s offices. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Teezer

Opinion: Lisa Murkowski is a role model

Thank you Alaska!

  • Feb 15, 2021
Teezer
tease

Opinion: Impeachment evidence paints damning picture

Senators who vote not to convict need to apologize to families of those who died at the Capitol.

  • Feb 12, 2021
  • Gary Miller
tease
Lack of cruise ships relying on shore power from Alaska Electric Light and Power will not affect customers, said an AEL&P vice president on June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: How about blaming the cruise industry itself?

Don’t blame Canada, but don’t blame the U.S. either.

  • Feb 11, 2021
Lack of cruise ships relying on shore power from Alaska Electric Light and Power will not affect customers, said an AEL&P vice president on June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Turbine

Opinion: How will we heat our homes?

Here is an article I would like to see addressed by the Juneau Empire: Have we put the cart before the horse in 2021? With… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2021
Turbine
An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Diminishing access to voting is wrong

Your intentions are clear, and ours will be felt by you at the polls.

  • Feb 6, 2021
An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
tease

Opinion: Equal rights can’t wait

It’s time for the Equal Rights Amendment to become law.

  • Feb 1, 2021
tease
Juneau City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Local government plays role in maintaining freedoms

Current events bring me back to Sept. 11, 2001, and the U.S. post-9/11 response.

  • Jan 28, 2021
Juneau City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Tease

Opinion: Governing by executive order borders on autocracy

Apparently with just the stroke of a pen, President Biden can set laws for the country, raise taxes, put thousands of people out of work… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2021
Tease
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: We should rethink before cruises restart

I do not have all the answers, and I do know that Juneau residents can be agents of change.

  • Jan 26, 2021
  • Pat White
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Health of residents must factor into cruise decisions

Until every Juneauite who wants the vaccine is fully immunized, cruise ships shouldn’t be welcomed.

  • Jan 25, 2021
The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
teee

Opinion: Fairness legislation sounds intriguing

Letter to the editor Fairness legislation sounds intriguing Deborah Craig’s Jan. 21 My Turn on the Fairness Doctrine suggests a potential solution-in-waiting to some media’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2021
teee
teeze

Opinion: Your gain may come at everyone’s loss

This must stop!

  • Jan 19, 2021
  • John Sonin
teeze
Rep. Don Young speaks during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer / Homer News File)

Opinion: Young should have voted to impeach

Mr. Trump incited the riot where American terrorists broke into the Capitol building, did thousands of dollars in damage, brought guns, pipe bombs and ties,… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2021
Rep. Don Young speaks during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer / Homer News File)