Opinion

Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal

Seven questions for BLM.

  • Oct 30, 2019
  • By Rachael Gaedeke
Opinion: BLM needs to analyze social impacts of Ambler Road Proposal
Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review

Tough decesions ahead on budget.

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: CBJ Assembly walks a tightrope during budget review
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Tourism is going unchecked in Juneau

The tipping point is at hand.

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Jim Ayers
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
(Courtesy photo | Jeff Lund)

Opinion: Roadless Rule needed to protect salmon, trout

The rule was set up in a sensible way for Southeast.

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Mark Kaelke
(Courtesy photo | Jeff Lund)
In this Feb. 16 photo, Deidre Levi rests her head for a moment in her grandmother’s house before a basketball game in the Native Village of St. Michael. Levi says she spoke up about being sexually assaulted because she wanted to be a role model for girls in Alaska. (AP Photo | Wong Maye-E)

Opinion: The social costs of not believing women

What is the social cost of accepting this behavior?

  • Oct 29, 2019
  • By Robin Smith
In this Feb. 16 photo, Deidre Levi rests her head for a moment in her grandmother’s house before a basketball game in the Native Village of St. Michael. Levi says she spoke up about being sexually assaulted because she wanted to be a role model for girls in Alaska. (AP Photo | Wong Maye-E)
Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau

Is more better?

  • Oct 27, 2019
  • By Ray Preston
Opinion: Overtourism in Juneau
Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress

It’s time for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge Trump is unfit for the office he holds.

  • Oct 27, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: The closet Republicans in Congress
Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action

It’s time to commit.

  • Oct 22, 2019
  • By Danielle Meeker
Opinion: Ocean acidification requires less talk, more action
Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare

Forgiveness is part of the equation.

  • Oct 20, 2019
Opinion: Applying restorative justice to political warfare
Opinion: The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska

Opinion: The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska

The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska.

  • Oct 16, 2019
  • By Elsa Sebastian
Opinion: The Roadless Rule is working for Southeast Alaska
Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen the path of cold, self-inflicted harm.

  • Oct 13, 2019
  • By Les Gara
Opinion: Fair share for our oil will help fix Alaska’s self-inflicted deficit
Attendees hold up signs at Juneau’s Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The inevitable impeachment our Founders never envisioned

“The publicity surrounding this circus has tainted everyone.”

  • Oct 13, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
Attendees hold up signs at Juneau’s Women’s March on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it

I am a socialist! OK, I said it. And I suspect that many readers — whether they know it or not — are socialists too,… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2019
  • By Bill Brown
Opinion: You’re probably a socialist and don’t even know it
In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Why would Alaska want to erode the rights of LGBTQ?

Today, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and the State of Alaska angle to infringe on LGBTQ employment rights nationwide. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2019
  • By Lin Davis
In this June 2016 file photo, Juneau residents attend a vigil at Marine Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reducing subsidies will keep ferry system afloat

Don’t sink the system for good.

  • Oct 4, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s fast ferry Fairweather moored at its home terminal in Auke Bay in Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Feb. 27, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a rally of state union workers in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Stop the Janus stone slinging and start delivering solutions

Perhaps the union leaders or Kiehl could offer a legislative fix?

  • Oct 2, 2019
  • By Kelly Tshibaka
In this file photo from Feb. 27, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, speaks during a rally of state union workers in front of the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Margaret Williams (Courtesy photo | Jim Gipe via Pivot Media)

Opinion: Alaska as we know it will be gone if we don’t act now

U.N report offers bleak glimpse into Alaska’s future if no action is taken.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Margaret Williams
Margaret Williams (Courtesy photo | Jim Gipe via Pivot Media)
Opinion: The five stages of a task force

Opinion: The five stages of a task force

Here they are.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Ray Preston
Opinion: The five stages of a task force
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The new JACC deserves public funding

There’s more on the ballot than what readily meets the eye.

  • Sep 29, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A different way to interpret New JACC numbers

A response to an earlier My Turn.

  • Sep 27, 2019
  • By Erik Chadwell
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)