A note to readers: Election op-eds and letters
Thanks to all who have taken the time and effort to contribute their thoughts on the issues facing Alaska, and apologies to those whose contributions we aren't able to publish before the election.
Letter: Kavanaugh and Roe v. Wade
A court packed with right-wing justices could reverse the Roe decision, even if there was no actual constitutional rationale for doing so.
Zuckerberg: Protecting democracy is an arms race
Social media companies face sophisticated, well-funded adversaries who are getting smarter over time, too.
Letter: Don’t get into the mud, campaigns
I had hoped that politicians and their advisers would have learned by now that Alaskans see through the charade, and are quite put-off by these tactics.
Letter: Congratulations on Mount Marathon achievement
When I first met David Aquino almost three decades ago, he was a massive body builder with a physique to rival a former California governor.
Last lap at the lectern: Celebrated Alaska historian gives one final lecture
Terrence Cole is one of perhaps half a dozen people who rise to the level of being the keepers of Alaska’s story, and he’s almost certainly the funniest of the bunch.
Joe Miller's day in court
Joe Miller -- the GOP candidate who refuses to concede in Alaska's U.S. Senate race -- had his day in court Monday, joined by supporters and critics and ordinary Alaskans. Here's what happened.
Joe Miller's day in court
Joe Miller -- the GOP candidate who refuses to concede in Alaska's U.S. Senate race -- had his day in court Monday, joined by supporters and critics and ordinary Alaskans. Here's what happened.
Keeping a connection
The 21st century has brought new concepts to the battlefield, but none likely have as much impact on everyday soldiers as the potential for a constant connection to the the world via the Internet.
Good fences make good neighbors
Iraqis may be eager to put the walls behind them, but in the interest of their well-being, it looks like they'll have to put up with them for at least a little while longer.
Draft night
"Do you know anything about football?" asks Sgt. Jeremy Pitcher. "Because if you do, you're not allowed in the league."
The arms race
I was sitting in the coffee shop when I noticed people running by outside. Then I heard the alarm, "Incoming...Incoming..." and realized that it had been going on for several seconds.