Opinion

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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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Opinion: Voting rights and the majority’s minority

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., is right to oppose H.R. 1, the “For the People Act.”

  • Jun 12, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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Corri A. Feige is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Doug Vincent-Lang is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.((Courtesy Photos)

Opinion: Alaskans should be good stewards of our home

Alaskans should be mindful of our responsibility to respect our common natural resources.

  • Jun 10, 2021
  • By Corri A. Feige and Doug Vincent-Lang
Corri A. Feige is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Doug Vincent-Lang is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.((Courtesy Photos)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Should we move forward or look back on cruise ship tourism?

The best solutions will always be attained by moving forward.

  • Jun 10, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Base PFD on resource revenue deposits, not percent of fund earnings

By Ray Metcalfe Almost daily, I read where some legislator is pontificating over what we meant back when we, in the 11th and 12th Legislature,… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2021
  • By Ray Metcalfe
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Sustaining Alaska’s fisheries through nonprofit hatcheries

You don’t need me to tell you that fishing is central to Alaskan life…

  • Jun 8, 2021
  • By Matt Alward
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From left to right: Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Alaska State Sen. Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, in the hallway of the Alaska State Capitol following Sullivan’s address to the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The irony of Sen. Sullivan’s free speech defense

Jan. 6 commission vote undermines proposed free speech amendment.

  • Jun 4, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
From left to right: Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Alaska State Sen. Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, in the hallway of the Alaska State Capitol following Sullivan’s address to the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: Witnessing effects of the Cold War in the Soviet Union

People of the Soviet Union had little except their secret faith in God and hope for a better life.

  • Jun 3, 2021
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
Alexander B. Dolitsky