Letters to the Editor

The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)

Opinion: Overcrowding concerns undersell local park

Marine Park is available for my use, I am not deterred from visiting it by the tourists.

  • Dec 21, 2022
  • By Tony Sholty
The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)
An election official helps a voter feed their completed and sealed ballot into the ballot box on Election Day 2022. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Ranked choice is successful

There’s now hope that lawmakers can finally work across the aisle to solve problems.

  • Nov 30, 2022
An election official helps a voter feed their completed and sealed ballot into the ballot box on Election Day 2022. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Campaign contributions should be contingent upon significant effort toward reform

A good representative will welcome that challenge.

  • Nov 30, 2022
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Opinion: Students and freedom of the press

Freedom of the press remains a high mark in human civilization.

  • Nov 28, 2022
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Opinion: I’m shocked Alaskans seem to have reelected Dunleavy

I am shocked beyond belief at the ignorance of the people of Alaska in selecting Dunleavy again for governor! He aslmost made the AMHS system… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2022
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: I am standing up for Lisa Murkowski, because she stands up for us

We have a champion in Congress who understands the important role healing will serve…

  • Nov 4, 2022
  • By Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gíidaak Blake
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Congress should prioritize predictable, fair cannabis regulation

“Alaska veterans can’t be certain that their essential need to use cannabis will be protected…”

  • Nov 3, 2022
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Opinion: Don’t resign my America to corruptive pretense

This recent murderous attack on Paul Pelosi will go down in history as the capstone on my nation’s burgeoning development in the pretense-based, fear-centered, gangland… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2022
  • By John Sonin
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Opinion: My opinion on why the police didn’t enter the Uvalde school

My logical opinion on why the police didn’t enter the Uvalde school for over an hour after the massacre took place is that in their… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2022
Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire's offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire's offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Rep. Don Young smiles during a sit-down in the Juneau Empire’s offices last June. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Former staff and friends of Rep. Young back Peltola

“Mary Peltola respects Congressman Young’s legacy of service…”

  • Oct 21, 2022
Rep. Don Young smiles during a sit-down in the Juneau Empire’s offices last June. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire's offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: As a veteran, I know Gara cares about veterans

I’m supporting Les Gara for governor because he’ll deal with our situation constructively.

  • Oct 20, 2022
Les Gara smiles outside of the Juneau Empire's offices following an interview. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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I’m joining the chorus in voting against a constitutional convention

I encourage all to vote on Nov. 8 and vote against holding a constitutional convention.

  • Oct 17, 2022
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Vote no on constitutional convention to protect personal freedoms

I ask all Alaskans to come together and vote no.

  • Oct 11, 2022
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Join me in voting against a constitutional convention

Let’s pull together and vote no.

  • Oct 10, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gave her annual address to the Alaska State Legislature Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Capitol building in Juneau. Murkowski’s speech emphasized bipartisanship and making Alaska ready for the opportunities brought by the recent infrastructure package. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Murkowski helps Alaska’s present and future

When I think about the future, I think about the children in our state. I want them to live in a state that allows them… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2022
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gave her annual address to the Alaska State Legislature Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Capitol building in Juneau. Murkowski’s speech emphasized bipartisanship and making Alaska ready for the opportunities brought by the recent infrastructure package. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Our freedom, our vote

Bipartisan investigations by the U.S. House Jan. 6 Select Committee have shown that former President Donald Trump and his allies engaged in a conspiracy, knowingly… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2022
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Opinion: Simply put, vote no on constitutional conventions

Make time to vote on Nov. 8 and vote against holding a constitutional convention

  • Oct 5, 2022
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Opinion: Doing the Prop 4 math

The city says repeal of Proposition 4, “will not cause property taxes to increase or decrease.” Any property tax bill is calculated by multiplying the… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2022
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This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol.  (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Join me in opposing a constitutional convention

Alaska’s Constitution, when compared to most other states, is held in high esteem. In the 1955 background research leading to development of our constitution much… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2022
  • By George Elgee
This photo shows a stack of pocket constitutions at the Alaska State Capitol.  (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)