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Alaska Voices: A simple trail toward a stronger sustainable economy

Over the last two years Alaska Trails has scoped out and planned for an Alaska Long Trail.

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Ranked-choice voting and Ballot Measure 2 should be voted down

It would eliminate party primaries for a free-for-all.

A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Voices of the Peninsula: The only candidate honest with the numbers

Fiscal responsibility starts with being honest about the numbers.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska Voices: One year later, Recall Dunleavy still committed to Alaska

If we want change on a national level, we lead this change by first upending the governor’s tenure.

Opinion: Trump’s use of force tramples our freedoms

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Opinion: Trump’s use of force tramples our freedoms

Alaskans have a choice in November.

President Donald J. Trump listens as Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy delivers remarks at the Rolling Back Regulations to Help All Americans event Thursday, July 16, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

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Opinion: Dunleavy’s cameo in an alternative universe

Last week, Dunleavy attended President Trump’s “Rolling Back Regulations to Help All Americans” event.

Opinion: A healthy economy will help us defeat the coronavirus

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Opinion: A healthy economy will help us defeat the coronavirus

Government should be focused on the emergency before us, put lesser priorities on the back burner.

Alaska Voices: Are We OK? A message from Alaska’s hospitals and nursing homes on COVID-19

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Alaska Voices: Are We OK? A message from Alaska’s hospitals and nursing homes on COVID-19

A lot has changed from just one month ago when it was concerning to see 20 positive cases…

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Voices of the Peninsula: Ensuring everyone gets right information in times of crisis

We are continuously utilizing our experience and lessons learned to ensure safety for all.

This Aug. 1, 2017, file photo shows the oil producer BP company logo at a petrol station in London. (AP Photo/Caroline Spiezio, File)

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Voices of the Peninsula: The neighborly thing to do

Maybe I’m radical for believing that a decision about what’s fair shouldn’t take place at a ballot box.

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 would be deleterious to Alaska’s future

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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 would be deleterious to Alaska’s future

A yes vote on Ballot Measure 1 would be like driving a ship into the eye of a…

Bert Stedman (Courtesy photo)

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Protecting the Permanent Fund

Our Permanent Fund will be an infinite resource for future Alaskans if we protect it.

Opinion: Is white privilege real?

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Opinion: Is white privilege real?

White privilege is not the suggestion that white people have never struggled.

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

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Voices of the Peninsula: Knopp shows the Republican leadership we need in Juneau

All eyes are on Kenai and Soldotna as we approach the August Republican primary election, when we decide…

A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Alaska Voices: To ensure democracy, ballot access for all is paramount

Federal leaders must urgently invest in and implement election protection reforms across the country

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Alaska Voices: Lawmakers must fight for Dreamers

DACA recipients have proven themselves to be hardworking members of our communities

A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Voices of the Peninsula: It’s time to pass the Equal Rights Amendment

Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 and Alaska was the 10th state to ratify.

Opinion: The quackery economics of libertarian ideologues

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Opinion: The quackery economics of libertarian ideologues

Taxes aren’t the only factor in oil production.

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

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Voices of the Peninsula: Dividends don’t grow on trees

“Without taxing for the extraction of our oil, there will be no dividends.”

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Alaska Voices: Tackling Alaska’s high health care costs

Alaska desperately needs health care cost reform.