Given its track record, one wonders why socialism is gaining in popularity in the U.S. and what appeal it has to a generation that, apparently,… Continue reading
You gotta hand it to House Speaker Paul Ryan. He has successfully staked his claim to the moral high ground — at least when it… Continue reading
Usually on Mother’s Day, we use this space to opine on the joys of motherhood. This year, we thought we’d try something a little different,… Continue reading
Here’s a little homework assignment before school lets out for the summer and Kenai Peninsula residents turn their attention to other pursuits: take some time… Continue reading
The cost to run the entire Alaska Court System — heating the courthouses, paying judges, paying clerical staff, down to the staples and paper clips… Continue reading
Donald Trump is lucky in his enemies.Every time leftist protesters disrupt one of his events or stage a riot outside, he benefits. They aren’t on… Continue reading
During the mid-1900s, Texas lobbyists kept their state legislators in line with the “Three Bs” — bourbon, beefsteak and blondes.We’d like to believe Alaska’s political… Continue reading
Frankly, it serves him right. Ted Cruz is the target of no small amount of scorn for what he said while using the famous gymnasium… Continue reading
Since as long as I can remember the City of Soldotna has had a low sales tax rate (3 percent) and a low property tax… Continue reading
The familiar signs beginning to appear along local roads are a dead giveaway: Campaign season is here. It’s been a busy year for campaigning already… Continue reading
One of the sad consequences of the westward settlement of the United States was the near eradication of the grizzly bear. Once an iconic symbol… Continue reading
When the Americans defeated the British at Yorktown, the surrendering British forces supposedly played “The World Turned Upside Down.” The song should be on the… Continue reading
One of the promises made by supporters of building a new high school were more opportunities for Juneau’s students to become engaged through sports and… Continue reading
LOUISVILLE — Religion and politics are again at the forefront of this year’s presidential race. Yet, in this campaign, self-described evangelicals don’t seem as concerned… Continue reading
It’s gotta be tough for a candidate to quit, particularly when running to be president. Suddenly the humongous ego trip is over. Gone are the… Continue reading
Friday’s news that a musher has been banned from participation in the Iditarod due to domestic violence charges draws awareness to what is an all… Continue reading
Congratulations to Nikiski Middle-High School seniors Marguerite and Evangeline Cox, who last week were awarded first place in the Caring for the Kenai contest for… Continue reading
Alaska is facing tough economic times. Budgets are being squeezed, workers are being laid off, and families are making due with less. But it’s important… Continue reading
During an era of headline-grabbing advances in medicine, the United States is experiencing a health cataclysm.The latest straw in the wind is last week’s report… Continue reading
In the days following Prince’s death, fans from all over have found themselves drawn to Paisley Park, a 65,000-square-foot compound that embodies the man’s musical… Continue reading
