Steve Haycox
Romney out of touch with country
A persistent mantra of the libertarian right is "restoring America," implying that an earlier America did not rely on government and scorned those who did as failures at best, inadequate at least. Historically, that America never existed; nor was it imagined by the founders.
Steve Haycox
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STEVE HAYCOX
Does oil, mine push betray statehood?
When the Alaska constitutional convention met in Fairbanks in the fall of 1955, Alaska's lone elected delegate to Congress, Bob Bartlett addressed them on the first day. Delegates expecting a fuzzy, warm talk of patriotic platitudes were likely surprised by what they heard.
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STEVE HAYCOX
Corporations aim to shape Alaska politics
As global corporate giants seek to shape Alaska politics, a closer look at their nature provides insight into their motivation.
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STEVE HAYCOX
Attacks against public education accent rich-poor chasm
In what must be considered one of the more remarkable developments of modern American life, the U.S. seems on the high road to demolishing its system of public education.
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STEVE HAYCOX
Territorial steps moved Alaska forward
When Congress authorized creation of the Territorial Legislature in 1912, it brought to Alaska the final phase of the territorial system that had been implemented in all the other U.S. acquisitions, with just a few exceptions.
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STEVE HAYCOX
Alaska had to wait for civil government
One hundred years ago next month, President Taft signed the congressional enactment authorizing the biennial election of a territorial legislature in Alaska. But Congress had not rushed to provide civil government in the territory.
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STEVE HAYCOX
Establishment of territorial government a key milestone
2012 marks 100th anniversary of Alaska's bicameral Territorial Legislature. President William Taft signed the act on Aug. 24, 1912. For the first time, Alaska citizens could have some direct effect on their civil circumstances by voting for territorial representatives.
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STEVE HAYCOX
History takes a back seat in education
Fewer history courses are being offered in most colleges than 20 years ago; some colleges require no history in their general degree requirements. History, along with its essential companion, geography, is not emphasized in K-12 education; in fact, it's difficult to find a course devoted exclusively...
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STEVE HAYCOX
Misconceptions of Alaska were brought about by early writers
Alaska has always inspired myth. Because myths contain more or less of reality; the challenge is determining which is which. Separating the two can be quite difficult, especially after first impressions have taken hold.
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COMMENT
Who has economic opportunity, and who doesn't?
There can be no doubt that many successful people inclined to a conservative political and economic philosophy are demonstrably, deeply compassionate in regard to their fellow citizens. But what of the others?
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STEVE HAYCOX
Inequality's roots deep in US history
Income inequality is abroad in America today as at no time since the 1920s.
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