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The dwindling of Cook Inlet natural gas is real
Easily accessible gas in Cook Inlet is reaching its lowest point yet
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Opinion: Time to stop playing games with politically rich dividend
Little kids can’t help but play with their food. Gamblers can’t stop playing with a pair of dice…
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Opinion: The illusion of strength
Why more military spending may be making America less secure.
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Opinion: I just can’t bring myself to write something funny
I had started a column for this week, criticizing — in a humorous way, of course — how…
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Victory without evidence: How political necessity is sustaining a failing war
The war is not won. It is not even close.
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Opinion: SB 64: A flawed election bill Alaska shouldn’t gamble on
Senate Bill 64 passed the Alaska House on Monday after a full day of debate. It’s promoted as…
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Opinion: The cost of omission
Senator Sullivan’s letter says a lot. What it leaves out says more.
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Opinion: Alaska’s moment is here: Let’s finish the pipeline
Conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets. And yet again, Alaskans are wondering…
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Opinion: Growing the Permanent Fund is good, but it forces decisions
Spending money can be a lot of fun, while saving money can be pretty boring. Sure, you get…
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Opinion: Why Alaska should pass CSSB 64
For nearly a decade, election policy in Alaska has been defined more by debate than results. Over the…
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Opinion: Is it time deep-six the Jones Act?
In 1920, over a hundred years ago, Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. The legislation mandated that persons…
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Opinion: Internet for all, built for Alaska
For too long, high-speed internet — something most Americans take for granted — has been a luxury in…
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Opinion: All work and no pay is an insult to TSA employees
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security stopped more than a month ago when congressional Democrats and Republicans…
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Opinion: Congress cannot let presidents manufacture war powers
Lisa Murkowski’s vote shows how oversight collapses after the first strike.
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Opinion: Kenai River Friends Minute: ICE in Alaska
On Feb. 17, a Soldotna family was torn apart when federal ICE agents took a mother and her…
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Opinion: The only smart bet is always the sure thing
Alaskans like to take chances, buy raffle tickets and place bets. Whether fun trips to Vegas, time at…