Letters to the Editor

Letter: Donald Trump’s victory

The Donald Trump victory proves positively that the USA is not a God-fearing nation. God admonishes his followers to love one and all. Trump’s message… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2016

Letter: Clean water equals life

Clean, fresh, life-giving water is the essence of all ... and especially all terrestrials able to perceive the “gift” of our existence! If we mindlessly… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016

Letter: Framers wise to have Electoral College

Every time a presidential election results in more popular votes for the losing candidate there is an outcry for a constitutional change in the electoral… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2016

Letter: Trump protests

Some people have criticized the thousands of people protesting the election of Donald Trump. He won, they say. Get over it. Those of us who… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016

Letter: I call on our representatives to lead

Dear U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Rep. Don Young,I’ll get right to the point. Data indicates the angry, uneducated and socially… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016

Letter: Juneau Empire should write its own editorials

I was disappointed to see that William Morris, the CEO of Morris Communications, which ownsthe Juneau Empire, chose to interject the Morris corporation’s presidential preference… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2016

Letter: I stand with Dr. Stein and Justin Parish

I come from an unusual nest to cast my support for democrat Justin Parish: I am a Green, and I have already cast my vote… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Letter: Muñoz not like others in House majority

I normally do not get too involved in political races but due to the totally unjustified inferences and accusations of her opponent, I am compelled… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ for Justices, Judges

During this election, Alaskans have the opportunity to affirm Alaska’s Constitution and its independent, merit-based judicial system. Our judiciary is a model of independence and… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Letter: Let Murkowski keep fighting for victims

Alaska is the number one state in the nation for men killing women, number one in sexual assault, number one in rape, number one in… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Letter: Retain Justices Bolger and Maassen

Since the appointment of Justices Joel Bolger and Peter Maassen to the Alaska Supreme Court, it has issued hundreds of decisions interpreting our state’s laws… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Letter from Morris CEO: A message to our readers about Trump editorial

When readers of Morris Communications newspapers turn to the editorial page on Sunday, November 6, 2016, they will find endorsements supporting Donald J. Trump for… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016

Letter: Alaska more supportive of accused killer than family of slain cop

I was appalled, angry and disgusted when I learned that Mrs. Natasha Brandt, the wife of slain police officer Sgt. Allen Brandt, would have her… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016

Letter: Justin Parish for state House

Alaskans have overcome many challenges over the years by working together. To overcome our current fiscal challenge, we need representatives with good intellect and judgment,… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016

Letter: Cathy Muñoz has done a lot for Juneau and all of Alaska

Despite voting for democratic candidates and platforms across the board, I remain a fan of Rep. Cathy Muñoz and would like to encourage voters from… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016

Letter: If you support sex offenders, vote Muñoz

I am writing this letter in support of Rep. Cathy Muñoz. I feel that with Cathy as our representative, we are getting outstanding representation for… Continue reading

  • Nov 6, 2016

Letter: Justin Parish for state House

I am writing this letter in support of Justin Parish. In the recent weeks there have been many reasons brought to light to vote against… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2016

Letter: Assembly chooses inaction with fireworks complaints

After months of work to prepare a draft ordinance for formal public comment regarding consumer fireworks use in the City and Borough of Juneau, our… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2016

Letter: Vote no on Ballot Measure 1

It isn’t often that I agree with Rich Moniak, but I do agree with him that linking Permanent Fund Dividend and voter registration will cost… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016

Letter: In response to Gruening

Win Gruening, in his October ‘My Turn,’ praised Norway’s E39 highway modernization as a prime example to guide Alaskans to support Juneau Access (The Road).… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016