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Opinion: Is it time deep-six the Jones Act?
In 1920, over a hundred years ago, Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. The legislation mandated that persons…
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Opinion: All work and no pay is an insult to TSA employees
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security stopped more than a month ago when congressional Democrats and Republicans…
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Opinion: Congress cannot let presidents manufacture war powers
Lisa Murkowski’s vote shows how oversight collapses after the first strike.
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Opinion: The only smart bet is always the sure thing
Alaskans like to take chances, buy raffle tickets and place bets. Whether fun trips to Vegas, time at…
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Recognizing Southeast Alaska as a mining district
Many Alaskans and folks Outside, including in Congress, do not realize that the Tongass National Forest is a…
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Opinion: The price of war is posted at the gas pump
Trump’s tariffs and expanding conflict are driving the next inflation wave.
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Opinion: There are bigger needs than fattening the dividend
Just as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drove oil prices higher — over $100 a barrel for…
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Opinion: War with Iran as political shield
Escalation abroad, erosion of accountability at home.
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Opinion: Governor misses the boat on helping to fill ferry jobs
If the governor really wanted to improve state ferry service for the 33 coastal communities that depend on…
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Opinion: The Kenai is $8 million short. The Permanent Fund is $80 billion long.
I moved to Alaska in 1957, two years before statehood. I raised nine children here. One of my…
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Opinion: Alaska maintains full control over its voter rolls
When it comes to Alaska’s elections, control belongs here in Alaska — not in Washington, DC. There have…
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Opinion: Alaska remains committed to addressing sexual violence
Alaska has long grappled with unacceptably high rates of sexual assault and child sexual abuse. This is a…
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Opinion: Someday, it will come down to sales vs. income tax
This is a tax tutorial for gubernatorial candidates, for legislators who will report to work next year and…
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Point of View: The real reason people don’t trust elections
I am saddened to see so many people still believe that the 2020 election was stolen. The 2020…
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Opinion: Protecting the purpose: Why funding schools must include student activities
High school sports and activities are experiencing record participation. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure — pressure that…