Does it amount to sword-rattling if the United States moves a powerful aircraft carrier into position to block prohibited arms transfers in the Middle East?If… Continue reading
A rigid rule of life: Never ever ask someone “Do you know who I am?” — particularly when you’re irate at how you’re being treated.… Continue reading
A piece of equipment at the Klawock Airport serves as a small reminder of an important function of government.A National Weather Service meter at the… Continue reading
“Don’t know much about history” — Sam CookeIt’s an old joke, but one that is a commentary on our times. A pollster asks: “What do… Continue reading
The expansion of Medicaid to cover the thousands of Alaskans in the “doughnut hole” of low income between existing Medicaid coverage and subsidies under the… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s reintroduction of wood bison to the Lower Innoko/Yukon Rivers area has made the news lately. It’s truly remarkable… Continue reading
Prepare for the rise of the landed nobility. Democracy as we’ve known it was nice while it lasted, but House Republicans have signaled the beginning… Continue reading
A group of lawmakers are looking to gorge themselves one more time before notching new holes and tightening their belts. Instead, we recommend a no-spending… Continue reading
There are classic films, like the ones on TCM and AMC, and there are modern films. There are few modern classics. “Little Boy,” in theaters… Continue reading
Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to stop and see how far we’ve come. It’s easy to take for granted the blur… Continue reading
While there is the possibility of a special session, the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn today. The main focus of the session has been the… Continue reading
Once upon a time, being a teacher was a respected and valued profession. Alaska paid their teachers more than any state in the country. Today,… Continue reading
Rie Muñoz is, was and will always be a part of the Juneau community, of the Southeast Panhandle and, for that matter, all of Alaska.She… Continue reading
You can never know what that wacky Hillary Clinton will do next.At the outset of her latest presidential campaign, she decided to drive from New… Continue reading
It’s tough to get a straight answer from a lawyer. In February, the Alaska Legislature managed it.“The bill is unconstitutional,” wrote Alpheus Bullard, legislative counsel… Continue reading
The April 12 opinion piece by Stosh Anderson, “Don Young seeks to unwind ‘Alaska Model’ for fisheries in Magnuson-Stevens Act,” fails to represent the facts… Continue reading
With all that divides us these days, there are certain things that we all have in common. Think about it. For instance: Is there anybody… Continue reading
Alaska’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit cannot be closed through cuts alone. This is a fundamental truth, and even a basic understanding of the math involved makes… Continue reading
In the video announcing her presidential candidacy, Hillary Clinton says the economic deck “is still stacked in favor of those at the top.”She should know… Continue reading
Can we agree that having more Alaskans vote is a good thing?Almost universally, higher voter turnout results in moderation. As the thought goes, a candidate… Continue reading
