Letters to the Editor

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Eliminating Tongass Roadless Rule would benefit Southeast Alaska

The Roadless Rule application in the Tongass National Forest should be eliminated as articulated in Alternative Six in the draft environmental impact statement offering proposals… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2019
  • By Denny DeWitt
The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: It’s high noon for the rule of law

Opinion: It’s high noon for the rule of law

This country is at a crossroads. The U.S. Congress and Southern District of New York have subpoenaed President Trump’s tax returns. President Trump has requested… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2019
Opinion: It’s high noon for the rule of law
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: More costs, fewer services contribute to ferry fleet’s fewer riders

Let’s just hope this catastrophe isn’t part of a diabolical plan designed to fail.

  • Nov 18, 2019
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: How we can encourage private enterprises to invest in downtown?

We have to wonder if Juneau can survive the fiscal challenges we face.

  • Nov 8, 2019

Opinion: Vote out Don Young

Young’s leadership never changes, but we can change out Young.

  • Nov 5, 2019

Opinion: Commissioner, Dunleavy administration committed to thriving Public Defender Agency

As the commissioner who oversees PDA, here’s the truth.

  • Nov 3, 2019
  • By Kelly Tshibaka

Opinion: Tourism task force is great way to give constructive feedback

Share your thoughts.

  • Oct 31, 2019
  • By Liz Perry
Therese Thibodeau, as Helen, left, Kristen Rankin, as Marge, center, and Patricia Hull, as Loretta, during a rehearsal of “Blue Ticket” written by Maureen Longworth at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: ‘Blue Ticket’ is a must see

The play highlights oppressive history.

  • Oct 22, 2019
Therese Thibodeau, as Helen, left, Kristen Rankin, as Marge, center, and Patricia Hull, as Loretta, during a rehearsal of “Blue Ticket” written by Maureen Longworth at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Investing in our children

Opinion: Investing in our children

What to do with your free money.

  • Oct 22, 2019
Opinion: Investing in our children
Opinion: Trump exposes own ‘fake faith’

Opinion: Trump exposes own ‘fake faith’

Judge not, that you be not judged.

  • Oct 22, 2019
Opinion: Trump exposes own ‘fake faith’

Opinion: More thoughts on socialism

Bill Brown’s considerations of socialism, published in the Empire’s opinion page Oct. 11, are articulately insightful. Adam Smith’s classic works on economics and capitalism became… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2019

Opinion: We should not betray the Kurds

I have always been proud to be an American. The United States has long been a defender of freedom, and has kept its word with… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2019

Opinion: Is this justice 2019?

The criminal justice system is not only broken, we, as a nation, know it is in desperate need of drastic reform.

  • Oct 9, 2019
Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana

Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana

I believe there is a solution: marijuana.

  • Oct 8, 2019
Opinion: Stop cycle of addiction with marijuana
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: Murkowski is misleading public on the Tongass

As a resident of Southeast Alaska for nearly a half century, I am among the strong majority of Alaskans who support keeping the Roadless Rule… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2019
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: Stop forcing union representation on workers

The government should not act as a “middle man” and collect dues payments for unions.

  • Oct 4, 2019
In this Nov. 6, 2018 photo, voters fill the voting booths at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Nov. 6, 2018 photo, voters fill the voting booths at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Don’t oppose new JACC out of fear

It’s the math that apparently eludes these fiscal wizards.

  • Sep 29, 2019
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC makes good economic sense for Juneau

New JACC can keep its head above water.

  • Sep 29, 2019
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reduced ferry schedules matter of ‘health, life and public safety’

Reducing ferry schedules will have cascading effects.

  • Sep 29, 2019
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)