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Voices of the Peninsula: Ensuring everyone gets right information in times of crisis

We are continuously utilizing our experience and lessons learned to ensure safety for all.

  • Jul 23, 2020
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Bert Stedman (Courtesy photo)

Protecting the Permanent Fund

Our Permanent Fund will be an infinite resource for future Alaskans if we protect it.

  • Jul 20, 2020
  • By Sen. Bert Stedman
Bert Stedman (Courtesy photo)
A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Alaska Voices: To ensure democracy, ballot access for all is paramount

Federal leaders must urgently invest in and implement election protection reforms across the country

  • Jul 20, 2020
  • Erin Jackson is executive director of Alaskans Take A Stand.
A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Opinion: Is white privilege real?

Opinion: Is white privilege real?

White privilege is not the suggestion that white people have never struggled.

  • Jul 20, 2020
  • By Keith Levy
Opinion: Is white privilege real?
The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Voices of the Peninsula: Knopp shows the Republican leadership we need in Juneau

All eyes are on Kenai and Soldotna as we approach the August Republican primary election, when we decide whether to reelect Rep. Gary Knopp. The… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2020
  • The Legislature has one primary responsibility: to pass a budget.
The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Voices: Lawmakers must fight for Dreamers

DACA recipients have proven themselves to be hardworking members of our communities

  • Jul 16, 2020
A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Voices of the Peninsula: It’s time to pass the Equal Rights Amendment

Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 and Alaska was the 10th state to ratify.

  • Jul 16, 2020
  • • Bridget Smith, League of Women Voters Juneau
    • Cathleen Rolph, League of Women Voters Kenai Peninsula
A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Opinion: The quackery economics of libertarian ideologues

Opinion: The quackery economics of libertarian ideologues

Taxes aren’t the only factor in oil production.

  • Jul 13, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: The quackery economics of libertarian ideologues

Alaska Voices: Tackling Alaska’s high health care costs

Alaska desperately needs health care cost reform.

  • Jul 11, 2020
The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Voices of the Peninsula: Dividends don’t grow on trees

“Without taxing for the extraction of our oil, there will be no dividends.”

The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Point of View: What it was like being in unofficial parade with BLM banner

Point of View: What it was like being in unofficial parade with BLM banner

I am writing today to let the people of Homer know about what it was like to try and participate in the unofficial Fourth of… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2020
  • By Chris Fischer and Joey Lothian For the Homer News
  • Point of view
Point of View: What it was like being in unofficial parade with BLM banner
Lance Roberts (courtesy photo)

Alaska Voices: Who benefits from Alaska’s binding caucuses?

The main purpose for the binding caucus is to concentrate power in the hands of the leadership.

  • Jul 7, 2020
  • • By Lance Roberts
Lance Roberts (courtesy photo)
Alaska Voices: Alaska Native Tribes must act fast to close digital divide

Alaska Voices: Alaska Native Tribes must act fast to close digital divide

When it comes to high-speed internet access, rural Alaska communities are lagging behind.

  • Jul 7, 2020
  • By Ben Fate Velaise
Alaska Voices: Alaska Native Tribes must act fast to close digital divide
Roger Marks (courtesy photo)

Alaska Voices: Fair Share Act repeats past self-destructive policies

This fall Alaskans will vote on whether to overhaul the current oil production tax system.

  • Jul 7, 2020
  • Roger Marks
Roger Marks (courtesy photo)
Upper Skilak boat launch is pictured on Oct. 6, 2019. (Clarion staff)

Voices of the Peninsula: Pandemic measures take Alaska down worrisome path

Wake up, Alaskans. This ain’t the Lower 48!

  • Jul 4, 2020
Upper Skilak boat launch is pictured on Oct. 6, 2019. (Clarion staff)
Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets

Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets

Recent evidence suggests evidence debilitating fear of Trump’s twittering thumbs.

  • Jul 4, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets
Greg Sutter in a photo taken July 12, 2017, near Homer. (Photo courtesy Greg Sutter)

Voices of the Peninsula: Let’s keep ‘yellow jack’ from flying over more boats

In Homer you could see it being flown on our state ferry, M/V Tustumena, tied to the Pioneer Dock

Greg Sutter in a photo taken July 12, 2017, near Homer. (Photo courtesy Greg Sutter)
Opinion: Breast cancer, chemicals and environmental justice

Opinion: Breast cancer, chemicals and environmental justice

Prevention is badly needed.

  • Jul 1, 2020
  • By Samarys Seguinot-Medina
Opinion: Breast cancer, chemicals and environmental justice
Larry Persily (Clarion file)

Alaska Voices: LNG project economics still challenging

The new estimate released at the June AGDC meeting is 12% below the number of several years ago.

  • Jun 29, 2020
  • By Larry Persily
Larry Persily (Clarion file)
Opinion: The necessity of history

Opinion: The necessity of history

Let it stand and also let others show why her moment in history is also necessary.

  • Jun 27, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: The necessity of history