Opinion

Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Commissioner: We are willing to negotiate with ferry union, but need a legal offer
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?

There are practical problems and pitfalls in the “one university” model.

  • Jul 30, 2019
  • By Michael Boyer
Opinion: Is ‘One University’ the New Coke of Alaska higher education?
Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Moraine Ecology Trail is only open to guided use for good reason

First of all, thank you to the Juneau Empire for providing a place, through your My Turn forum, for community exchange of thoughts and personal… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Bob Janes
Three 2-year-old black bear cubs look hunt spawning sockeye salmon in Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, August 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sharing thoughts on Sen. Murkowski’s budget message

Members of our congressional delegation used to speak with pride about bringing federal pork to Alaska. Not anymore. At least for the time being, it’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

I am ready to fight.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Sara Hannan
Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?
UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

It’s not all bad news.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Richard A. Caulfield
UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears
Opinion: Alaska Supreme Court ruling on sex offender registry won’t make Alaska less safe

Opinion: Alaska Supreme Court ruling on sex offender registry won’t make Alaska less safe

It’s strikes a good balance.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Clinton Campion
Opinion: Alaska Supreme Court ruling on sex offender registry won’t make Alaska less safe
Opinion: Let’s think more critically about onsite pot consumption

Opinion: Let’s think more critically about onsite pot consumption

An issue of this magnitude mandates public hearings.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By carolyn V Brown
Opinion: Let’s think more critically about onsite pot consumption
Tammy Green

Opinion: We can’t ‘veto’ away our state’s Medicaid program

Alaskans deserve better.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Tammy Green
Tammy Green
Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska

Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska

Precipitously cutting these scholarships is a significant violation of trust.

  • Jul 16, 2019
  • By Frank Murkowski
Opinion: Restore reasonable funding for the university of Alaska
Opinion: Thanks to the new crime bill, it’s our time

Opinion: Thanks to the new crime bill, it’s our time

We as a society have lost true meaning of respect.

  • Jul 16, 2019
  • By Katie Botz
Opinion: Thanks to the new crime bill, it’s our time
Opinion: To save kids’ lives, override Dunleavy’s vetoes

Opinion: To save kids’ lives, override Dunleavy’s vetoes

Dunleavy is trying to break Alaska with an extreme ideological agenda.

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Trina PaStarr
Opinion: To save kids’ lives, override Dunleavy’s vetoes
Opinion: Don’t turn our heads away from our elders

Opinion: Don’t turn our heads away from our elders

There is an apparent contempt for the oldest members of our community.

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Ken Helander
Opinion: Don’t turn our heads away from our elders
Opinion: How we fight wildfires needs to change

Opinion: How we fight wildfires needs to change

The time for action is now.

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Steve Bowhay
Opinion: How we fight wildfires needs to change
Over hundred people attend a rally starting at the Capitol to protest budget vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The new PFD class divide

Dunleavy’s dividing Alaskans.

  • Jul 14, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Over hundred people attend a rally starting at the Capitol to protest budget vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget will cost us in the long run

Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget will cost us in the long run

Shortsighted budgeting.

  • Jul 12, 2019
  • By Maureen Hall
Opinion: Dunleavy’s budget will cost us in the long run
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon speaks during a rally in front of the Capitol calling for an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes on the first day of the Second Special Session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Earthquakes, Dunleavy’s vetoes and municipal budgets

Even though we are the capital city, we can’t call all the shots.

  • Jul 12, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon speaks during a rally in front of the Capitol calling for an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes on the first day of the Second Special Session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Fantasy budgets don’t work for Alaska

Opinion: Fantasy budgets don’t work for Alaska

Do the math.

  • Jul 12, 2019
  • By Anselm Staack
Opinion: Fantasy budgets don’t work for Alaska
Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes

Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes

Dunleavy’s vetoes are indiscriminately cruel and unnecessary.

  • Jul 10, 2019
  • By Miriam Boochever Medenica
Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes
Opinion: Override Dunleavy’s budget vetoes now!

Opinion: Override Dunleavy’s budget vetoes now!

Our choice is clear.

  • Jul 10, 2019
  • By Kate Troll
Opinion: Override Dunleavy’s budget vetoes now!