Gregory Fisher

I am no “fan” of David Eastman, but the Constitution exists for the least of us, not the most popular.

Let the voters decide Eastman’s fitness to serve.

Auschwitz was liberated 75 years ago. These benchmark moments come and go with little notice.

Instead of fighting over when and how union members’ consent is obtained, unions should allocate their time, energy and resources to messaging.

The tepid response from our national and state leaders — including political candidates — to the current flag controversy is shameful. We should not fear the courage of our convictions. No, it is not good enough to simply note Colin Kaepernick has a right to protest, and leave it at that. Our flag deserves more. … Continue reading We should stand for the anthem, stand for the flag

The Anchorage Daily News has published two Compass pieces, one last week and one in November, condemning John Yoo and criticizing the Alaska Bar Association for inviting him to speak at the recently concluded convention in Fairbanks. I'm writing to provide balance.

They are really well on the way to total victory, aren't they? By "they" I mean "them" -- terrorists, Islamic fundamentalists, al-Qaida, pick your label. "They" are turning "us" into "them." We have become a nation of small-minded, parochial bigots.