Opinion

Letter: Appreciate the freedom to tell stories, listen and engage

Sincere and multiple kudos to Alexander Dolitsky for his My Turn of June 19, 2023, in his discussion with Rebecca about “What is Freedom?” This… Continue reading

Opinion: Questionable property assessments by CBJ deserve a grand jury investigation

Imagine if the price of unleaded gasoline increased 20% tomorrow to $4.80 per gallon. Most of us would want to know the cause and expected… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion: It’s time for Alaska to safely reopen

We must normalize this new normal to ensure our economic future.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Opinion: Embrace a future with the full benefits of a healthy Tongass

Opinion: Embrace a future with the full benefits of a healthy Tongass

Learn from these mistakes and start fixing the problem.

Opinion: Embrace a future with the full benefits of a healthy Tongass
Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’

This is why the Glory Hall Board wants to move.

Opinion: Moving helps Glory Hall with ‘sacred responsibility’
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: 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.

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination
Opinion: Opportunities for Alaska in the new Congress

Opinion: Opportunities for Alaska in the new Congress

Sullivan says economic dynamism will head to Alaska.

Opinion: Opportunities for Alaska in the new Congress
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.

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
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.

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