When you work or volunteer at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, you can get a sense of the kinds of struggles families in our community… Continue reading
In August 2016, the National Park Service issued wildlife management regulations protecting the natural diversity of wildlife that were the result of 10 years of… Continue reading
The FAIRtax — i.e., H.R. 25 (“FT”) is a progressive scam — we need a simple 10 percent tithing income tax. FT marketers advertise that… Continue reading
Across the country, and in Alaska, Americans are working longer hours for less money and fewer benefits, despite being more productive than ever. No matter… Continue reading
“This year, they gave up.” That’s how The New York Times reporter Binyamin Applebaum summed up last week’s annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole,… Continue reading
It’s two weeks into the new school year, and the honeymoon is over. Children and adolescents who were excited to see their friends have been… Continue reading
September is National Recovery Month, a time to highlight recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. This month is for honoring the warriors among… Continue reading
It’s an article of faith among many politicians that the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), needs to be reduced to fix Alaska’s fiscal problem. This assumption… Continue reading
Tax reform is a priority agenda item in the 115th Congressional session. In the coming months, we will hear significant proposed changes to the extremely… Continue reading
August 26 is a national holiday of substantial import. It started so many years ago but a pivotal tipping point occurred in 1848 surrounding the… Continue reading
In the glow of the midnight sun, we’re paddling down the wild Utukok River in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Here, the wilderness swallows you, from… Continue reading
This afternoon, all Juneauites, as well as tourists visiting our capital city, are invited to gather at Marine Park to reaffirm our common commitment to… Continue reading
This is my analysis of the fiscal mess we are in. What I am about to share with you is my prediction of what will… Continue reading
After the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we began to hear stories from Alaska families and small businesses that were experiencing fewer health… Continue reading
In this Year of Kindness we give two weeks for nine homeless people to move off the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Land located on… Continue reading
Recently, I joined the Steering Committee of the Juneau Police Department 2017 Year of Kindness Initiative(17YOK). While late to the group, I’m not too late… Continue reading
“When the Boomers Bail, A Community Economic Survival Guide” is the title of a book written by Mark Lautman. Although written in 2011, it has… Continue reading
Better together. Together again. First and foremost, we want to thank Alaskans for giving us the opportunity to lead in these challenging times. When we… Continue reading
As Co-Chairs of the Partnership Board, which seeks to build the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center (what we call “the New JACC”), we’re excited… Continue reading
According to a recent local survey, the No. 1 recreational activity in Juneau is walking, hiking, biking or running our trail system. Our beautiful and… Continue reading
