Opinion

President Donald Trump waves as he walks through the Colonnade from the Oval Office of the White House on arrival to announce a deal to temporarily reopen the government, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo | Jacquelyn Martin)

Opinion: How could you allow this to go on for 35 days?

I know what it’s like to live from one paycheck to the next.

  • Jan 29, 2019
  • By Judy Crondahl
  • Trump
President Donald Trump waves as he walks through the Colonnade from the Oval Office of the White House on arrival to announce a deal to temporarily reopen the government, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo | Jacquelyn Martin)
Opinion: It’s time to raise Alaska’s minimum wage

Opinion: It’s time to raise Alaska’s minimum wage

Doing so will stimulate economy, decrease crime.

  • Jan 28, 2019
Opinion: It’s time to raise Alaska’s minimum wage
Opinion: Why I support the Covington Catholic students

Opinion: Why I support the Covington Catholic students

They were the target of vile and obscene taunts and insults.

  • Jan 28, 2019
Opinion: Why I support the Covington Catholic students
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision

The Legislature has to help the governor find the door to reality.

  • Jan 27, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Opinion: The disconnects in Dunleavy’s economic vision
Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?

It can be a fine line between “spin” and misleading the public.

  • Jan 25, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Are Juneau city officials misleading the public about the cruise industry lawsuit?
Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt

We are watching the abhorrence of debt.

  • Jan 22, 2019
  • By ERIC FORRER
  • Alaska
Opinion: Why the judge was wrong in throwing out my lawsuit on state debt
Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

It’s time to do things differently and reject partisan politics.

Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans
Opinion: The future of Juneau

Opinion: The future of Juneau

Let’s talk about the city’s relationship with the cruise industry.

  • Jan 21, 2019
  • By CAMERON BYRNES
  • Opinion
Opinion: The future of Juneau
Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’

A prescription for healing what’s broken.

Opinion: The search for the America that ‘ought to be’
Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New study shouldn’t revive fluoridation in Juneau

Let’s focus instead on good nutrition, proper dental hygeine.

Tynly Booth, 8, holds still as Dr. Jessica Branco, of Juneau Pediatric Dentistry, applies a topical flouride varnish during a checkup on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP

America’s wasteful consumer culture contributes to economic growth and prosperity.

Opinion: The waste trappings of the GDP
Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Ruling provides clarity on how money should be spent.

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits
Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

There’s no legitimate reason the vessels cannot be used as intended.

Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision
Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business

Veterans’ health benefits shouldn’t be sold to the lowest bidder.

  • Jan 7, 2019
  • By JOHN SPITZBERG FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • Opinion
Opinion: Keep veterans’ health care out of the profit-making business
Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course

Scientists must shift focus to climate change, not outer space.

Opinion: NASA’s mission is four billion miles off course
Lower branch of the Taku Glacier and Grizzly Bar, October 2018. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Canada must clean up mine pollution

Protecting Alaska’s environment is a sober challenge.

Lower branch of the Taku Glacier and Grizzly Bar, October 2018. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

Don’t blame the wrong former governor.

Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready
Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?

It’s time to protect the future of our airport.

Opinion: Does the CBJ want a monopoly at the airport?
Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change
Opinion: Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch over climate change
In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)

Opinion: Better ways to combat climate change than not burning fossil fuels

The Roadless Rule might be part of the problem.

In this Nov. 16, 2018 photo, a firefighter searches for human remains in a trailer park destroyed in the Camp Fire, in Paradise, California. The massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday, Nov. 25. (John Locher | Associated Press File)