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Dispatches from Juneau: The State of the State
Jacob Hersh
January 24, 2023
I’ve been confused five or six times now for a legislative staffer, to whom I apparently bear a striking resemblance. It’s happened in various bars, in the elevator, and even by mine own boss, who called me by said…
Truck Drivin’ Man: An interview with Senator Robb Myers
Jacob Hersh
January 23, 2023
Sincerity and politics are stereotypically seen as mutually exclusive - the caricature of the lying lawmaker is well known in popular culture. There are, however, legislators that seem to break the mold. Senator Robb Myers (R - North Pole),...
Ask a Cat: Marriage, mothers-in-law, and commitment
Cat
January 23, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com or click here to submit via a form (anonymous) to get the answers to any of life’s problems.
The Sunday Minefield – January 22, 2023
Jeff Landfield
January 22, 2023
The first session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature got underway in Juneau on Tuesday. All but one of Alaska’s 60 legislators were sworn in. Senator Mike Shower (R – Alaska) has been absent all week and has not provided…
How the Bush Caucus gave Republicans control of the State House
Jeff Landfield
January 22, 2023
In a shocking vote the day after the start of the legislative session, Representative Cathy Tilton (R – Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the House, returning power to Republicans after six years of bipartisan control. But instead of the...
The Alaska Stalker – January 22, 2023
The Alaska Stalker
January 22, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in..
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
January 22, 2023
The first session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature got underway in Juneau on Tuesday. All but one of Alaska’s 60 legislators were sworn in. Senator Mike Shower (R – Alaska) has been absent all week and has not provided…
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The Alaska Stalker - January 22, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the...
The Alaska Stalker - January 7, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the...
The Alaska Stalker - December 24, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the...
Community Voices
Democracy actually dies in full daylight, too
Russell Biggs
December 12, 2022
How many lawsuits must the municipal clerk settle before being forced to comply with…
Approve Holtan Hills!
Christina Cope Hendrickson
December 6, 2022
As a ten-year, full-time resident of Girdwood, I encourage the Assembly to…
Anchorage shouldn’t close schools to score political points
Joel Potter
December 1, 2022
The main reason for the Anchorage School District’s plan to close six elementary schools...
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