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Alaska Voices: Going from the owner to the donor state

Vote “yes” on Ballot Measure 1 and prevent us from becoming poor people living on a rich land.

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Opinion: Supporting health degree programs is a smart investment

For Alaskans ready to start a career or return to work, this is a unique opportunity.

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With Sullivan in D.C., Alaska can be 1st again

Sen. Sullivan understands Alaskans and will continue to serve us well in D.C.

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A justice who adheres to constitutional principles

I strongly call for retaining Justice Susan Carney as an independent jurist

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Keep Alaskans out of the COVID-19 ditch this winter

For those who require care on a ventilator in the ICU, more than a third of people die.

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Alaska Voices: Knocking down barriers to competition of ideas

Ballot Measure 2 offers a practical set of reforms to give voters more choice, voice and power.

Mia Costello is a senator in the Alaska Legislature representing Senate District K – West Anchorage. (Courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: Amy Coney Barrett should be confirmed by the Senate

Her qualifications for the job are obvious and unquestioned.

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Voices of the Peninsula: Voting matters

Be prepared when you fill out your ballot.

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Opinion: Attorneys general: Retain Justice Susan Carney

Carney has served the people of this state with distinction.

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Alaska Voices: The importance of an independent Alaska judiciary

Our civic discourse and the orderly process by which we self-govern is at risk.

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Alaska Voices: Vote for an independent who will work to build unity

Dr. Al is ready to take on Washington.

The commerical fishing fleet is seen from Pacific Star Seafoods in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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A vote for Gross is a vote for Alaska

I always “vote fish” — to me that means voting for healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities.

Sen. Peter Micciche (R-Soldotna) listens to testimony in Juneau, Alaska in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy of Peter Micciche)

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Voices of the Peninsula: Don’t fix what isn’t broken

Vote “no” on Ballot Measure 2

Dr. Patricia Auerbach is chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare of Alaska. (courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: Flu vs. COVID-19: Tips on prevention and telling the difference

Given the impact of COVID-19, reducing spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, is critical

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Alaska Voices: Vote to retain Justice Susan Carney

Justice Carney has devoted her entire career to public service.

In this 2007 file photo, an oil transit pipeline runs across the tundra to flow station at the Prudhoe Bay oil field on Alaska’s North Slope. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

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Alaska Voices: Ballot Measure 1 makes important improvements

Our current tax policy is flawed in several respects and should be amended and improved.

Kim Reitmeier, executive director of the ANCSA Regional Association (courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: Ballot Measure 1 to cost thousands of jobs, billions in economic harm

Ballot Measure 1 is not the way forward for Alaskan jobs or families.

The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska Voices: Show us the money

Interactive website allows citizens, candidates to build real budgets

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Alaska Voices: Will America’s democracy die?

The most significant factor weakening democracy is buildup of rigid hatred between political parties

A Homer resident casts their vote during the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Homer City Hall.(Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Opinion: Vote Ballot Measure 2 gives voices to Alaska’s independent voters

All candidates will vie for Alaskans’ votes on an equal footing.