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What others say: Keep the sun shining
The belief that good government flourishes when it is well-supervised by citizens has been deeply held in this…
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What others say: Truth is the responsibility of government
Citing “false” and “misleading” public statements by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Voices of Alaska: Time for conversation on climate change, resource development is now
For too long, there has been an awkwardness in the way Alaskans talk about climate change and resource…
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Op-ed: Chaos theory in action
“‘Cheer up,’ they said. ‘Things could be worse.’ So I did, and sure enough, they were.” It’s a…
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Op-ed: The dumbest firing
Unsurprisingly for the former host of “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump has given us every variety of firing. There…
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Voices of Alaska: A clear trajectory for Alaska LNG
“This schedule is a necessary step forward for the AK LNG project and provides a clear trajectory for…
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Editorial: Out of the frying pan, and into the fire
No sooner had we recovered from our swoon over the announcement that the Board of Fisheries would meet…
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What others say: Celebrate National Ag Day
Each American farmer feeds more than 144 people — a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s.…
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What others say: Steel tariffs a bad move for economy
As federal trade policy shifts and wobbles toward a somewhat uncertain endgame, one thing remains crystal clear: Today’s…
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Letter to the editor: Let’s talk about how to make schools safe
Let’s talk about how to make schools safe A great big thank you to Erin Thompson and Michael…
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Apocalypse now?
Since the beginning of recorded history there have been end of the world predictions. In recent years we…
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What others say: No easy answer
Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
pay for education and health care, among other things. The state Legislature is discussing…
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Op-ed: Elon Musk’s Age of Exploration
Next year on Mars. Well, not quite, but entrepreneur Elon Musk told the tech confab South by Southwest…
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Letter to the editor: Thanks to supporters for Caribou Hills military event
The Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers recently hosted a group of servicemen and women from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson BOSS…
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Voices of Alaska: We can’t wait on rebuilding infrastructure
From the White House to the steps of the Alaska State Capitol, the need to maintain and improve…
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What others say: You have the right to know what your government is doing
Government secrecy often breeds
corruption within and mistrust from the public. But of course, this is America, and…
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What others say: Young people take the lead on gun debate
Wednesday, students in schools
around Lane County joined others across the country in a peaceful protest to demand…
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Trump’s wonderful parade
It looks like no amount of ridicule is going to dissuade President Donald Trump from holding his parade…
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Opportunity zones for Alaska– time is short to act
As the President and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I was pleased with the recent passage…
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What others say: Backpage.com investigation could chip away at internet protections
The internet has been a tremendous force for good in the world, creating untold opportunities to connect, communicate,…