Opinion

Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s vetoes carry great risk

It doesn’t have to be this way.

  • Jul 9, 2019
  • By Jeffrey Short
Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs

Let’s void the notion PFDs are an entitlement.

  • Jun 30, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: It’s time we earned our PFDs
Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care

I have spent my entire career working with women.

  • Jun 28, 2019
  • By Alix Curtain
Opinion: Stop attacking our reproductive health care
Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July

It’s impossible to argue America is not a welcoming country.

  • Jun 28, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: American exceptionalism, patriotic assimilation and the Fourth of July
Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82

Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82

Celebrating Pride is just as important today as it was in 1969.

  • Jun 28, 2019
  • By Evan Anderson
Opinion: Stand up for equality and support House Bill 82
Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Traditional Christian views are not out of the mainstream of thought.

  • Jun 26, 2019
  • By Ann Brown
Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.
OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

It’s imperative these waters stay pristine for generations to come.

  • Jun 25, 2019
  • By Dan Sullivan
OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining
Opinion: Get politicians out of workplace

Opinion: Get politicians out of workplace

Don’t be fooled.

  • Jun 23, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Get politicians out of workplace
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

This state needs locally trained teachers.

Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers
Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence
City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau’s property taxes … fair or foul?

Has the city been over-collecting?

City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

I have 40 years of experience with law enforcement in Alaska.

  • Jun 9, 2019
  • By Richard L. Burton
Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska
President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, waves as they depart Shannon Airport, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland. (AP Photo | Alex Brandon)

Opinion: Why Americans are tired of impeachment talk

“What would it take for the you to support the impeachment of this president?”

  • Jun 9, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, waves as they depart Shannon Airport, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland. (AP Photo | Alex Brandon)
Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

I live in the Gustavus PFAS plume.

  • Jun 5, 2019
  • By Kelly McLaughlin
Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Maybe the answer is fish.

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment
Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Hoonah’s tourism industry is like the salmon in a way.

  • May 31, 2019
  • By Win Gruening For the Juneau Empire
  • Opinion
Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination
Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day

Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day

Smoking affects more people than you might think.

  • May 27, 2019
  • By KRISTIN COX
Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending

A ‘disaster for Alaska?’ I don’t think so.

  • May 27, 2019
  • By ANN BROWN
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending