From the moment I learned that the programs for initial licensure within the University of Alaska Anchorage’s School of Education did not meet accreditation requirements,… Continue reading
Politicians have been using the promise of guaranteed dividends to in effect buy votes
The nasty flip floppers have taunted Kenai Peninsula residents after giving them the hope
We elected a governor who stood on the principles of transparency and restoring the public trust.
We respect and admire Gary so much for his efforts to resist this assault on our state.
Hypocrisy is alive and well in the Republican Party.
Politicians haven’t been honest when it comes to the numbers and the seriousness of our fiscal woes
Years ago a friend and I were talking about a political geography class I was teaching at the university. I shared my excitement about the… Continue reading
Health care is complex and hard, because it is both deeply personal and very expensive. As a society, we unite behind the belief that we… Continue reading
Keep education off the chopping block Alaska’s education mission is ‘to provide an excellent education to every student, every day’. An excellent education gives children… Continue reading
Though the government shutdown is over — for now — it reminds me of an episode in my own short career as a federal official.… Continue reading
As our elected leaders kick off the legislative session in Juneau this week they will grapple with budget issues that will define the direction of… Continue reading
Thanks to the champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than 5 million Americans and 7,500 Alaskans living with… Continue reading
To all of my constituents, my neighbors and my friends — You are the reason I am here in Juneau. I have not forgotten that,… Continue reading
It’s hard for presidential candidates not to lapse eventually into self-parody. Beto O’Rourke is breaking the mold by actively seeking it out. The unsuccessful and… Continue reading
Kudos Mayor Pierce The previous borough mayor once warned citizens to “pay attention” to what the KPB assembly and administration does. At the time, he… Continue reading
Despite advance billing that President Trump’s border wall speech would break news and contain new information, it was mostly familiar rhetoric: criminals and drugs, rapists… Continue reading
