People often ask me “what is the difference between a child care and a preschool?” As director of the Children’s House at Montessori Borealis Public… Continue reading
We need a governor who is foursquare in support of a woman’s right to choose.
I am writing this letter to the people of Juneau and Alaska, in the hopes that it will help inform as many Alaskan citizens that… Continue reading
Alaska’s population fell by about 2,700 people in 2017. It’s not nearly as noticeable as the post-pipeline-construction crash in 1977 or the 1980s recession, but… Continue reading
I want to address what I feel is the most significant concern facing us and that is the kowtowing to Vladimir Putin and the subsequent… Continue reading
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) is a popular topic this summer. Everyone knows the JACC: built in 1959, old and tired, but still… Continue reading
Last week the Federal Highway Administration endorsed Governor Bill Walker’s decision not to construct a road up Lynn Canal. The formal record of decision sent… Continue reading
If President Donald Trump wants to stick it to critics, he should use their own ammo and legalize marijuana. The summer of 2018 has bruised… Continue reading
Recently, in a conversation with a friend, the subject of cellphones came up. Most of us take these gadgets for granted but know very little… Continue reading
Ever thought that college wasn’t for you? I have. I come from a quaint little farming town in the Midwest — you know the one… Continue reading
One of the core constitutional duties of the Alaska Legislature is to manage our fish and game resources among many competing uses — subsistence and… Continue reading
Usually, when I meet my clients at the boat launch, everyone is excited and ready for their chance at catching a king salmon on the… Continue reading
Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The Alaska Legislature raised the bar for ethics… Continue reading
Murkowski has said she will study Kavanaugh’s qualifications. She also said that she will give weight to what Alaskans have to say.
I signed on to work for the Walker Mallott re-election campaign because of, not in spite of, my progressive values. I’m pretty fierce about those… Continue reading
Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The Alaska Legislature raised the bar for ethics… Continue reading
Alaska recently rolled back portions of Senate Bill 91 and in the process curtailed what has been disastrous public policy advocated by a self-styled crusader… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker did the right thing for Alaska when he decided to reduce the Permanent Fund Dividend in 2016.
Walker has proven over and over again that when the going gets tough — Alaska-tough — Bill gets going.
Access to Juneau and Southeast Alaska has been an issue for a long time. We need good, inexpensive, reliable access to and from our communities.… Continue reading
