Hillary Clinton can duke it out when she needs to. Or duchess it out. That was on display during the most recent Democratic debate when… Continue reading
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers kick off Super Bowl 50 this afternoon in the culmination of the NFL season. But some of the… Continue reading
Here we go again.Gov. Bill Walker this week nominated Robert Ruffner to a seat on the Alaska Board of Fisheries, giving the Soldotna resident and… Continue reading
We live in the age of working-class discontent, which, if it wasn’t obvious before, has been made plain by the passions roiling 2016 presidential politics.… Continue reading
President Jimmy Carter remarked at the signing ceremony of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act on Dec. 2, 1980 at the White House that… Continue reading
It’s one of the rules of smart politics: “If your opponent is shooting himself in the foot, get out of the way.” It’s hard to… Continue reading
Alaskans know the importance of oil to the state’s economy and state government coffers.No question. Oil is huge.But with all the talk of oil, it’s… Continue reading
“You wonder how these things begin.” — The FantasticksIn the beginning there was a combative media. Dating back to Colonial America, as Eric Burns has… Continue reading
Perhaps you’ve heard President Obama’s talking point that the federal budget deficit has fallen by two-thirds on his watch. That overlooks that the deficit first… Continue reading
Few expected Donald Trump would be in a dominant position days before the Iowa caucuses. Fewer still expected the Republican establishment would be among the… Continue reading
The Alaska Democratic Party might be a little less democratic if party delegates decide to adopt a rule change at their May meeting.A spokesman told… Continue reading
For anyone whose knowledge of history extends beyond the current season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” or the latest instant replay of an NFL… Continue reading
Who can possibly govern a country where the name “United States” is an illusion? There is little united about us, not when it comes to… Continue reading
While we appreciate Gov. Bill Walker’s effort in moving the Alaska LNG Project forward, we are left this week wondering if there might be a… Continue reading
When things started shaking in the early hours Sunday morning, were you ready? If not, will you be better prepared for the next one?For many… Continue reading
Ted Cruz has dared to provoke the ire one of the most ruthless and vengeful political forces on the planet, and it’s not Donald Trump.… Continue reading
Snow-covered mountains are one of the many reasons why we choose to live in Alaska. Their soaring peaks and majestic valleys are beacons to those… Continue reading
Before we let our Governor or Legislature charge us one dime in tax, take away the Permanent Fund Dividend or cut the budget, we need… Continue reading
Just to set the tone, I despise winter. This is being written as I sit in my Washington house looking through the window at two… Continue reading
Let’s just pull the tooth and get it over with.It’s that or continuing pain and crying over it. Plus, a delay in and a longer… Continue reading
