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Opinion: The moral imperative of our time
Trump has made it very clear that he wants to control what the news media publishes.
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Opinion: Alaska’s charter schools are leading the nation — It’s time to expand their reach
Expanding charter schools isn’t just about offering alternatives; it’s about giving every child the chance to succeed.
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Opinion: Everyone pays the price of online shopping returns
Online shoppers in 2023 returned almost a quarter-trillion dollars in merchandise
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Opinion: The wisdom of late bloomers in education
In Alaska, the state’s 529 education savings plan isn’t just for children
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Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s Orwellian style of transparency
But even if he thinks it’s wrong, his commitment to self-censoring all criticism of Trump will prevent him…
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Point of View: Vance out of touch in plea to ‘make more babies’
In order to, as she states, “make more babies,” women have to be healthy and supported.
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Opinion: A viable option: A railroad extension from the North Slope
It is very difficult for this former banker to contemplate amortizing an $11 billion project with over less…
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Opinion: A budget that chooses the right policies and priorities
Alaska is a land of unmatched potential and opportunity. It always has been, and it always will be…
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Opinion: Governor fails at leadership in his proposed budget
It looks like he is sticking with the irresponsible approach
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Point of View: Inflation, hmmm
Before it’s too late and our history gets taken away from us, everyone should start studying it
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Opinion: Use of the brine shows disregard for our community
It is very frustrating that the salt brine is used on the Kenai Peninsula often when it is…
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Opinion: Reflections of holidays past
Our family tradition has been to put up our Christmas tree post-Thanksgiving giving a clear separation of the…
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Opinion: Strengthening Alaska’s public safety: Recent growth in the VPSO program
The number of VPSOs working in our remote communities has grown to 79
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Opinion: I’m a Soldotna Republican and will vote No on 2
Open primaries and ranked choice voting offer a way to put power back into the hands of voters,…
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Opinion: North to a Brighter Future
The policies championed by the Biden/Harris Administration and their allies in Congress have made it harder for us…
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Opinion: Vote yes to retain Judge Zeman and all judges on your ballot
Alaska’s state judges should never be chosen or rejected based on partisan political agendas
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Point of View: District 6 needs to return to representation before Vance
Since Vance’s election she has closely aligned herself with the far-right representatives from Mat-Su and Gov. Mike Dunleavy
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Opinion: Help ensure Alaskans have rights to use, enjoy and care for rivers
It is discouraging to see the Department of Natural Resources seemingly on track to erode the public’s ability…
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Vote no on Ballot Measure 2
A yes vote would return Alaska to party controlled closed primaries and general elections in which the candidate…
