Opinions

The common denominator is a disregard for the rule of law and a draconian approach to achieving the administration’s will.

Like never before, the opportunity is before us to move this great state forward for our next generation.

New Alaska governors appoint half of the trustees during their first year and a clear majority by the second year.

Americans who don’t think institutional racism is a problem are more likely to believe that Jan. 6 was a protest, not an insurrection, and that Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

We shall overcome with or without Mr. Constant. Personally, I hope it is with him.

Attending to a very ill patient’s fear is paramount and time-consuming, but it is never enough.

Evidence-based research shows the length of a prison sentence doesn’t reduce crime.

There is an election coming up that will decide whether Alaskans buy into the idea that obstruction is a substitute for hard work.

Those who support moving away from democracy and free elections cannot rightfully be called Republicans.

Not all people are so fortunate as to have a photo ID to start with.

If everyone had taken the vaccine when it first became widely available, the pandemic would be in our rearview mirror.

It is our democracy for, by and of the people, and it works only if the people work it.

I’d like to thank Romig Junior High for its cheerful — and cheering — light display.

Hasn’t Vladimir Putin learned anything from history?

Do I “trust” in governments? Churches? Other “human” institutions? What inane questions!

Public officials who instigate physical violence or threats, or the perception of “slapping around” others, have no business in public service.

Why can’t I still get cable TV? I still have cables connected to my house.

The state licensing APH’s fourth floor for mental health patients is like the fox guarding the henhouse.

I want to join the chorus singing the praises of Beth Bragg. She was a rock star!

Perhaps when the “anti-everything” individuals are pointing their fingers at those responsible, they should first look in the mirror.