The conversation around the state budget hasn’t been exactly truthful. The “cuts” have been exaggerated in an attempt to gain public support for “revenue options”,… Continue reading
Next month (Feb. 26) will mark the 100th anniversary of Alaska’s most iconic tourism destination — Denali National Park &Preserve. This would be the perfect… Continue reading
Thanks to KTOO for helping me listen to Monday assembly meetings. Just like how most folks tune into capital affairs. I was struck by the… Continue reading
Thanks for publishing Alexander Hoke’s piece about Alaska’s finances on Jan. 24. His proposal has considerable merit. It offered a proposal and time to execute… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce: We aren’t hearing much from the opponents of the 2013 oil tax reform lately. Facts… Continue reading
A request to accept the presidency of Donald Trump provokes some questions: Do we “normalize” cruelty? Do we “normalize” lying? Do we “normalize” bigotry? Do… Continue reading
Being “among the most dishonest human beings on Earth,” as our new president described journalists, although himself a master at telling whoppers, I have grown… Continue reading
Social Security is just what it says. I have been paying into it for years. It is mine; not yours to do with what you… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News: What kind of press do the American people want? What kind of relationship should it… Continue reading
I am growing frustrated with the suggestion that those who support the camping ordinance lack compassion for those it impacts. I have been a member… Continue reading
The marches and demonstrations that took place across the country and worldwide on Donald Trump’s first day in office sent a clear message to the… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: It’s in Alaskans’ best interest to manage the state’s wildlife. That said, the state is… Continue reading
You don’t have to look far to find a headline detailing the troubles Alaska is currently facing. Whether it’s the fiscal crisis, public safety or… Continue reading
Proposed plans for resolving the Alaska fiscal crisis have one thing in common: They treat our crisis as one big math problem. Unfortunately, how we… Continue reading
Downtown Juneau is home to many residents and local businesses that care about their neighborhood and the people who come to shop, enjoy the delightful… Continue reading
Homeless people are people. There was a recent study that most Americans couldn’t afford to pay an unexpected $200 bill. Our food bank provides services… Continue reading
I moved to Alaska very shortly after the personal state income tax was abolished and deep inside I knew I’d be here when the time… Continue reading
There is no question that the 2017 legislative session will focus in large part on using Permanent Fund earnings to cover some costs of government… Continue reading
As a lifelong Juneau resident I, too, have been concerned about the rise in high profile homelessness in downtown. When I was growing up, it… Continue reading
I want to applaud Gov. Bill Walker’s recent decision to support ferry service and stop spending money on the extremely costly and dangerous Juneau road.… Continue reading
