Judge Kavanaugh deserves better
Millions of voters, in western states and throughout America, demand the right to decide the great questions facing our vast nation. To do that, we need judges who believe in the Constitution.
Opinions
Lock the dividend in the Alaska Constitution to protect the people’s fund
Anything short of full constitutional protection of the PFD is unjust and robs every Alaskan of their equal share of our savings.
He makes mysteries of the real grit of Arctic crime
Author Stan Jones uncovered corruption that led to a governor's impeachment hearings. Now his investigative skills help inform his novels.
Alaska overdue for a better, standardized sex education curriculum
If we are to combat our serious and growing STD problem in Alaska, we must start by making sure those just becoming sexually active are well educated in safe behavior.
Is growth always good?
We have it in our hearts now that more is better, that growth is our life watchword. But just maybe, slowing to smell the roses would be more rewarding.
A time to mourn
The death of Aretha Franklin led me to research what happened to an old pen pal, Col. Wm. Dougald MacMillan IV.
Alaska patients deserve the best. That’s what we’re committed to.
This agreement between the nurses' union and Providence represents the importance of what we do in health care and the reason why I became a nurse in the first place.
Why I’m running with Mark Begich
There is work to be done, but if we come together and focus on our future - not politics - I know we will build a better Alaska for our children and grandchildren.
What is it with the left and elections?
The left, again fearing a shellacking in November, is antsy about the upcoming election. It should be.
Sexual assault survivors deserve better care
An effort I'm co-sponsoring will help ensure that all survivors, no matter their location, will have access to the only exam that can assist them in their journey for justice.
The problem with the left’s attempts to redefine racism
Double standards breed resentment and rage, regardless of ideological orientation.
The wrath of Omarosa
Is what we’re seeing a crude pro-Trump political purge to damage the credibility of witnesses and to protect him from special counsel Robert Mueller? Or is America on the verge of understanding the so-called deep state and its intelligence community puppet masters?
Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President
I know John Brennan. He is a man of unparalleled integrity, honesty and character.
Letter: Treadwell the right choice for governor
Mead has the political experience and background to do the job, preserving your full dividend, as well as balancing our budget and paying our bills.
Letter: Galvin a champion for Alaskans
One of the reasons she has my vote is her strong commitment to making health care work for everyone. The system needs to be fixed.
Letter: Vote for Groh
No one running in any legislative race can match Cliff for the breadth of his knowledge and the strength of his engagement in these important issues.
Letter: Fields is best for Anchorage
This is an important election for voters in our district, and Zack Fields’ experience in government and campaigns demonstrate he would represent our values effectively.
Letter: Groh best candidate for District 20
With Cliff’s history, education, experience and commitment to Alaska, we could not ask for a better candidate for the Legislature.
Letter: Walker an honest leader
On the scoreline of honest leadership under fire, consider: does any other candidate for governor come a close second to Bill Walker?
Letter: No to Kavanaugh
Alaska is perceived as a “red” state. But conventional partisan politics don’t apply here. Republican, Democrat or Independent, we Alaskans respect one another’s privacy and autonomy.