The National Endowment for the Arts is the national federal agency charged with encouraging artistic activity in the American people, for the intrinsic value of… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Thursday was an eventful day for spending on buildings in Alaska. In Anchorage, members of… Continue reading
Have you ever had a problem where the solution is so simple it felt like you already knew it, but just hadn’t thought of it… Continue reading
Let’s make democracy work by improving civics education in our schools and community. Our future well-being depends on people sensibly cooperating for effective action and… Continue reading
We heard last week that some Alaskans — including some here in Juneau — are asking Mark Begich to launch a write-in campaign for U.S.… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: Anyone can experience homelessness.That notion should be viewed as the foundation for efforts to assist the… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News:The Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility closed this week, an event that brought lay-off notices to 15… Continue reading
This editorial originally ran in the Ketchikan Daily News:Ketchikan’s library is a showpiece enjoyed throughout the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, including outside of city limits.That’s not… Continue reading
On Jan. 1, 2014, Mike Barnhill, deputy commissioner of the Department of Administration, implemented a new appeal process for the state’s AlaskaCare Health Plans. He… Continue reading
In his Sept. 9 commentary, Win Gruening was right to criticize the Empire Readers’ Council (ERC) for speculating about the motives behind the head tax… Continue reading
Alaskans are being asked to essentially bear all the risks and none of the economic benefits for nearly a dozen massive Canadian mines in the… Continue reading
A recent Quinnipiac University poll asked likely voters the following question: “Do you think that Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, should be included… Continue reading
Our Assembly and School Board members are elected on a nonpartisan basis. Why is that, and does it matter?State statutes require Alaska’s local governments to… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion:Is there such a thing as a tea party Libertarian?We’re about to find out.Joe Miller last week… Continue reading
Happy National Recovery Month! September is a month dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health and substance abuse disorders, and my hope is that Alaskans… Continue reading
I recently learned I am no longer a patriotic disabled veteran, but rather have been relegated to the “basket of deplorables.” I am irredeemable, un-American,… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:It’s no secret that Alaska has a serious problem with suicide. Consistently ranking at or near… Continue reading
Juneau’s schools face a slew of challenges, from fiscal deficits to unexpected enrollment hikes, but there’s one seldom talked about issue that affects the efficiency… Continue reading
Does climate change really exist? If it doesn’t, what are the explanations for many of the phenomena occurring throughout Alaska?From June 13-17, 23 people throughout… Continue reading
Alaska’s future needs work; yet the Legislature is AWOL.“Just in time” Senate Bill 21 “credits” arrive like the popular TV show “American Greed.” Low oil… Continue reading
