The Republicans I miss in the Alaska Legislature
They acted courageously to preserve some economic and institutional balance.
It’s time for decisive action on masks
The influx of patients and the limited capacity of our health care facilities present potentially catastrophic consequences for our communities.
Letter: Trust in elections
When you compete in anything — arts, athletics, or business — you have to be prepared to lose.
Letter: CARES Act aid delays
The governor, very tardily, has decided to fix the distribution mechanism. Fine. Great. But he shouldn’t blame his error on someone else.
Legislature has a duty to rectify Dunleavy’s disastrous vetoes
Just as justice delayed is justice denied, the Legislature must see to it that the appropriations it wants are delivered in a timely way.
Letter: A banned book report
Fortunately, most people agree that banning (or relocation) of books is an extreme and unnecessary measure for anyone or any institution to take.
AIDEA was wrong to fast-track Ambler Road over public outcry
Now is not the time to use Alaska resources for design of a road not yet been authorized by the owners of the land it would cross.
Alaska needs expanded protections for hate-crime victims
Our state civil code affords the LGBT+ community little in the way of civil rights protections.
State is infringing on Alaskans’ rights, not protecting them
The state’s lawsuit against public sector unions aims to undercut state law, as well as the U.S. Constitution.
Governor has gone to war against the courts
No institution is more important than our independent court system. If we lose this, we can pack it in.
Letter: Recognizing university contributions
I want you to know that I and many of my colleagues value university members’ great skill, dedication and service to our state.
Safe jobs are every worker’s right
As we remember those workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job, let’s honor them by standing together for all workers.