Letter: A trick for cold-water swims that could save your life
I nearly died swimming across a Newfoundland harbor. But what I learned could help Alaskans who boat in icy waters.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Alaska delegation has duty to speak out against Trump bigotry
With so much at stake, any politician who has the power to influence the national conversation on race in a positive way has the responsibility to do so.
Letter: America is irreparably divided
I don’t understand why the left can’t see its extreme social change agenda is driving a wedge between what used to be just Americans having different opinions on how to run the country.
Letter: Situation in Gaza is a blot on human history
I don’t pretend to understand the complexity of the Israeli/Palestinian situation. But what jumps out at me is that the state of Israel has become rather cruel.
Letter: China gas deal is a raw deal
When economic and market conditions are right, we will not have to lobby, cajole or arm-twist the producers to join Alaska in developing this project.
Letter: Well regulated — according to whom?
Another, and another, and another mass shooting in America.
Letter: Enough socialist politics
Since before the election, the liberal side of politics has purposely acted angry and divisive with their rhetoric and demonstrations because they didn’t get their way.
Letter: Stand for Salmon isn’t in Alaska’s interest
Dan Michels' commentary on salmon protections is a great example of a tale defined by what’s missing.
Letter: Alaska, U.S. health systems are a joke
The U.S. is the only industrialized country without health care guaranteed by its government for all the people. We are the leaders in maternal deaths.
Letter: Why is America so united?
We're as united as we are divided. And Alaska can help bridge that gap.
Letter: Legislature passed tax on Alaskans by cutting dividends
Legislators reduced the size of the 2018 permanent fund dividend by more than $1,000. That is effectively a $1,000 head tax on every Alaskan, from infants to seniors.
Letter: 5 seconds of kindness
If one word can change the way someone thinks, why can’t one word change their actions?
Letter: Celebrate the SeaLife Center
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only facility in Alaska that combines a public aquarium with marine research, education and wildlife response. It's one of our crown jewels.
Letter: Animal cruelty has serious effects
Some may think there is nothing wrong with how they are treating animals, because they are "just animals." But that doesn't mean animal abuse doesn't have an effect on you as well.