In his Sept. 9 commentary, Win Gruening was right to criticize the Empire Readers’ Council (ERC) for speculating about the motives behind the head tax… Continue reading
Alaskans are being asked to essentially bear all the risks and none of the economic benefits for nearly a dozen massive Canadian mines in the… Continue reading
A recent Quinnipiac University poll asked likely voters the following question: “Do you think that Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, should be included… Continue reading
Our Assembly and School Board members are elected on a nonpartisan basis. Why is that, and does it matter?State statutes require Alaska’s local governments to… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion:Is there such a thing as a tea party Libertarian?We’re about to find out.Joe Miller last week… Continue reading
Happy National Recovery Month! September is a month dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health and substance abuse disorders, and my hope is that Alaskans… Continue reading
I recently learned I am no longer a patriotic disabled veteran, but rather have been relegated to the “basket of deplorables.” I am irredeemable, un-American,… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:It’s no secret that Alaska has a serious problem with suicide. Consistently ranking at or near… Continue reading
Juneau’s schools face a slew of challenges, from fiscal deficits to unexpected enrollment hikes, but there’s one seldom talked about issue that affects the efficiency… Continue reading
Does climate change really exist? If it doesn’t, what are the explanations for many of the phenomena occurring throughout Alaska?From June 13-17, 23 people throughout… Continue reading
Alaska’s future needs work; yet the Legislature is AWOL.“Just in time” Senate Bill 21 “credits” arrive like the popular TV show “American Greed.” Low oil… Continue reading
“Much of the history of policing is not flattering,” Juneau Police Department Chief Bryce Johnson bravely admitted to the entire Juneau community just days after… Continue reading
Craig Richards, Gov. Bill Walker’s erstwhile attorney general, has asked the trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund to buy state tax credits held by oil… Continue reading
In my last column, I discussed how the word “divisive” is often overused and misused. Mostly its use is an attempt to squelch debate and… Continue reading
Freedom, patriotism, the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers — all rallying cries when talking about politics in the United States. But we don’t hear… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: The heavy turnout for a forum on the University of Alaska budget last week on… Continue reading
The Bureau of Land Management recently gave its approval for a Canadian company, Constantine Metals Resources Ltd., to expand its search for copper, zinc and… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: Some of the hand wringing over voting irregularities in the Aug. 16 primary election has been… Continue reading
We’ve all seen the T-shirt that says, “Grandma went to Alaska and all I got was this lousy T-shirt.” To borrow the sentiment — Juneau… Continue reading
Dear Editor,I am writing in regards to the Sept. 1 Juneau Empire article titled “Central Council abruptly reduces employment training, support services.”Since I have moved… Continue reading
