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Opinion: Some principles of Earth based climate change

“As for the next ice age, it’s about time. But no worries. CO2 has saved us.”

  • Mar 1, 2021
  • By William Hibler
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Reflections on valuing family

If we’re lucky, bonds endure until it’s the children providing loving care for their aging parents.

  • Feb 28, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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Opinion: Thank you for letting me serve

“I write to thank the people of this great state for the opportunity to serve them.”

  • Feb 26, 2021
  • Bryan Schroder
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Opinion: Alaska’s economy desperately needs a clear, stable state budget

When government fails in its role to provide clear and stable signals, the economy suffers…

  • Feb 26, 2021
  • By Michael Martin
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Opinion: API doctors were right 50 years ago

“For all intents and purposes, disabled psychiatric patients in Alaska are without a voice.”

  • Feb 25, 2021
  • Faith Myers
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Opinion: Public trust has been fractured

Donald Trump’s presidency has gifted us with an extremely high dose of cultural and political distress. The deluge of derisive rhetoric, bigotry, racism, sexism, fake… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2021
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The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Why there are no cruise ships coming and how to fix it

Don’t blame Canada. Blame presidents and lawmakers.

  • Feb 22, 2021
  • By Jeffrey G Moebus
The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: AHFC administers federal rent and utility relief

Every Alaskan should have access to a safe, quality and affordable home.

  • Feb 22, 2021
  • By Brent LeValley
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Opinion: Alaska’s legacy of dissenting senators

When doing the right thing is the hard thing.

  • Feb 20, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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Nabi Qureshi is a community organizer for The Alaska Center and Chugach Electric ratepayer (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: What Alaska can learn from Texas about utilities

It is showing us the dangers of poorly run utilities.

  • Feb 19, 2021
  • Nabi Qureshi
Nabi Qureshi is a community organizer for The Alaska Center and Chugach Electric ratepayer (Courtesy Photo)
A sign posted by Travel Juneau notes the pamphlet-filled visitor's center kiosk is closed because of the pandemic. The center, located near the downtown library, opened in May 2019 during Infrastructure Week. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Southeast Alaska cruise season torpedoed again

What can be done to address it?

  • Feb 18, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
A sign posted by Travel Juneau notes the pamphlet-filled visitor's center kiosk is closed because of the pandemic. The center, located near the downtown library, opened in May 2019 during Infrastructure Week. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The Mendenhall Glacier is just one of many sites that can be seen without venturing outside of the state. (Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Help Juneau go big in 2021

This is the year to commit to the epic adventure you’ve had in mind.

  • Feb 17, 2021
  • By Liz Perry, Sarah Leonard, Julie Saupe, Patti Mackey, Bonnie Quill , Deb Hickok, Sharon M. Anderson, Debbie Speakman and Laurie Booyse
The Mendenhall Glacier is just one of many sites that can be seen without venturing outside of the state. (Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: University of Alaska is one of our state’s greatest assets

The pandemic created economic hardship and uncertainty, but the university is positioned to help.

  • Feb 17, 2021
  • By Bill Popp
This photo shows University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Alaska sidewalks need plowing in winter

It’s time we make access to our sidewalks safe and usable for everyone, even in winter.

  • Feb 16, 2021
  • By Dana Dardis and Annis Killen
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The design for the then-new gold $1 Elizabeth Peratrovich coin was on display during the Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebration at the Tlingit and Haida Community Council on Feb. 16, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The ongoing work of Elizabeth Peratrovich

Please join this journey with me to rectify the inequalities we perpetuate, even accidentally.

  • Feb 15, 2021
  • By Kali Hofman
The design for the then-new gold $1 Elizabeth Peratrovich coin was on display during the Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebration at the Tlingit and Haida Community Council on Feb. 16, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The Tongass could be a solution for the pandemic

Southeast Alaska now has an industry option that would generate jobs not impacted by the pandemic.

  • Feb 12, 2021
  • By Catherine M. Mater
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Opinion: We have become a culture of fanaticism with guns

The gun industry pedals guns like the tobacco industry pedals nicotine.

  • Feb 10, 2021
  • By Paul Miller
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Opinion: Recall effort is necessary to hold governor accountable

“We can’t assume someone else is going to do the work of holding him accountable…”

  • Feb 10, 2021
  • By Pat Race
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A sign in the window of a business on South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau on April 14, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Don’t blame Canada for our restrictions

Do not blame Canada for problems created by our own laws and regulations.

  • Feb 9, 2021
  • By Andy Hughes
A sign in the window of a business on South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau on April 14, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)