Opinion

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: What is our capacity for large cruise ship passengers?

I want to live in a society, not just an economy.

  • Jul 14, 2021
  • Pat White
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Look to oil companies, not Permanent Fund for revenue

The time is now!

  • Jul 12, 2021
  • By Ian Marin
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An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Ranked-choice voting isn’t that simple

The change isn’t simple, and Alaskans need to prepare for it.

  • Jul 8, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Police Department, along with law enforcement partner organizations, is preparing for the possibility of political violence at the capitol, seen above, on the day of the inauguration. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Infrastructure package could mean opportunities for Alaska

We have some opportunities coming up that can help us with our perennial budget problems.

  • Jul 7, 2021
  • By Robert Myers
The Juneau Police Department, along with law enforcement partner organizations, is preparing for the possibility of political violence at the capitol, seen above, on the day of the inauguration. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
This public domain image shows a printing of the Declaration of Independence.

Opinion: Understanding our declaration on Independence Day

Widespread ignorance of U.S. history contributes to gullibility.

  • Jul 4, 2021
  • By Mike Clemens
This public domain image shows a printing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Cultural and symbolic significance of the American flag

Lesson learned, lesson appreciated and lesson respected.

  • Jul 3, 2021
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
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(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s fiscal credibility gap

Serious solution shortfall.

  • Jul 2, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Protecting the sovereignty of Alaska’s Natives

New legislation would set a dangerous and costly precedent.

  • Jun 30, 2021
  • By Ric Davidge
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Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: More needs to be done to protect the disabled

A state standard of patient care and a state enforcement of rights must be added to proposed bills.

  • Jun 29, 2021
  • By Faith J. Myers
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
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Opinion: If you want to attract teachers, increase pay

By Anthony Rhodes I am a born-and-raised Alaskan who had to move away for the money. I work in cyber, but I have the credentials… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2021
  • By Anthony Rhodes
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Opinion: Movies and the enduring message ‘different, not less’

Movies can become appetizers for viewers curious about our complex, multi-cultural, U.S. history.

  • Jun 27, 2021
  • By Mike Clemens
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(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s aversion to the PFD truth

It’s well past time that Alaskans be told the truth.

  • Jun 25, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Student free speech Supreme Court cases offer teachable moments

Basic civics should be a mandatory part of high school education.

  • Jun 24, 2021
  • By Douglas K. Mertz
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Opinion: Public sector unions vs. the 1st Amendment

Union membership should be a personal choice.

  • Jun 24, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
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Jonathan Flora (Courtesy Photo)
Jonathan Flora (Courtesy Photo)
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We need action ‘For the People’

By John S. Sonin We need the Senate to kill the filibuster. Voltaire’s absurd tautology in his “Candide” goes, “All is for the best, in… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2021
  • By John S. Sonin
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy held a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Governor’s budget plan doesn’t add up

Keeping secrets from the public is irresponsible, dishonest and harmful.

  • Jun 20, 2021
  • By Larry Persily
Gov. Mike Dunleavy held a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to compromise on the Roadless Rule

The Roadless Rule has become a fight over which wild exaggeration of the facts will prevail.

  • Jun 18, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion: Turn My PFD into a PFD (a personal floatation device) for future generations

By Kate Troll Even as the budget talks get close to being settled the PFD question lurks as a possible show stopper. As noted in… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2021
  • By Kate Troll
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)
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Opinion:Term limits, discretionary voting deserve same rules as trust resolution

Thoughts on potential resolutions.

  • Jun 14, 2021
  • By Dominic Salvato
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