The construction of the Lynn Canal Highway, connecting Juneau, Haines and Skagway, first proposed over 50 years ago, is back in the news. Apparently, Gov.… Continue reading
Most Americans want Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices, but Congress is not concerned about their opinions. Instead, Congress answers to corporate special interests… Continue reading
For those of us newly diagnosed with a mental illness, we are the last to know. We knew something was wrong, but we did not… Continue reading
Consider the grizzly bear, while you can. Gone from California since 1924, despite gracing the state flag. Gone from Utah the year before that, when… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Orange County Register:Whatever the outcome of November’s presidential election, one particular note should be apparent to political leaders… Continue reading
If ever there was a conflict in desperate need of intervention by the United Nations, Syria is it.Indeed, the first and foremost purpose of the… Continue reading
If Donald Trump spends even 90 minutes of time preparing for his next debate against Hillary Clinton, let’s hope he spends it watching Mike Pence… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:President Barack Obama’s decision to put 615 more American troops into the Iraq war, announced Wednesday, is… Continue reading
Rudy Giuliani has tried to make it easy for anyone who might be perplexed about his friend Donald Trump’s income tax maneuvers. All you need… Continue reading
It was a beautiful day in Juneau and we were on the Malaspina sailing into Auke Bay; I’d been gone for a while and excited… Continue reading
We don’t envy the slate of candidates vying for municipal government seats this year. These individuals will be asked to make some of the most… Continue reading
While Alaska lawmakers wrestled with serious budget issues over the last year, Juneau and many other communities have been relatively untouched by the fiscal calamity… Continue reading
The new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture is a remarkable place. Rising in black and bronze next to the Washington Monument in… Continue reading
Normally I wouldn’t take time to respond to a My Turn in the Empire, but in this case Rich Moniak’s My Turn on Sept. 25,… Continue reading
Alaska Sen. Bill Wielechowski needn’t worry about what happens if his lawsuit fails. He should instead worry about what happens if he wins.There are 700… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:The announcement of the amount of this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend amount — $1,022 —… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News:Alaska’s ferry system is sailing in stormy seas these days, buffeted by a growing tempest of… Continue reading
While kudos are due for President Barack Obama for his recent Marine National Monument designations in the Pacific and off New England, it is significant… Continue reading
Cutting the cost of state government is a vital component of Gov. Bill Walker’s sustainable budget proposal. Every little bit helps. That’s why he’s posted… Continue reading
Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every qualified resident will help Alaska families with things like winter fuel,… Continue reading
