Immigration law is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation
January 25, 2020
An official spokeswoman for the United States immigration agency once said, on the record in the Washington Post (April 24, 2001), “Immigration law is...
Community Voices
Let’s restore Alaska’s tradition of open primary elections
Lesil McGuire and Jeremy Gruber January 13, 2020
In 1947, with Alaska well on the road to statehood, voters overwhelmingly adopted a blanket open primary by referendum. They confirmed the beliefs that...
Anchorage Assembly to hold town hall meetings to consider tax proposals
Felix Rivera January 6, 2020
If you look at a picture of the Municipality of Anchorage’s finances from 1982, you’ll see a startling number — the State of Alaska...
Remembering Frank Turney
Aaron Lojewski December 3, 2019
Well known Fairbanksan, Frank Turney, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 72 last Monday morning (11/25/2019).
He was well known…
The Internet should be fair and open, overregulation threatens economic growth
Bethany Marcum October 22, 2019
Alaska has seen significant technological improvements over the years. Thanks to expanded broadband, thousands of Alaskans can be connected to anyone, anywhere. As access...
My thoughts after the legislative hearing on the University
Senator John Coghill September 30, 2019
On September 20, 2019, the Senate State Affairs Committee heard from the UAA Faculty Senate. I was there and listened. However, the Board of...
The Federalist Society weighs in on Governor Dunleavy’s Court System veto
Lee Baxter September 11, 2019
Did Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R – Alaska) violate the doctrine of separation of powers when he vetoed $334,700 from the Alaska Court System’s...
What were the original arguments for Permanent Fund Dividends?
Cliff Groh September 4, 2019
This is the first in a series of opinion pieces on the Permanent Fund Dividend by Cliff Groh. This one sets out the original…
Dunleavy’s big promise falls short on results
Mike Dingman September 2, 2019
Remember when candidate Mike Dunleavy promised every man, woman, and child in Alaska checks in excess of $6,000 if he was elected governor?
Recently, Governor…
Anchorage is at a crossroads
Bill Evans August 24, 2019
It is increasingly trite for every political campaign to declare that the nation, state, city, school board, little league commission… etc. is at a…
The real crisis in Anchorage is leadership
Mike Dingman August 5, 2019
So, recently the Municipality of Anchorage suddenly came down with a case of “crisis.”
You’ve seen this before, much like an 8th grader the morning…
Former Juneau Empire reporter responds to former Juneau Empire editor’s ridiculous attack
Kevin Baird July 29, 2019
Suzanne Downing is no longer the editor of the Juneau Empire. And that’s a good thing because it looks as though she has lost…
The next generation of Alaskan entrepreneurs are counting on stronger leadership
Rachel Kallander July 11, 2019
I can’t help but wonder how Alaskans will think back on the summer of 2019. Among heat waves, forest fires, rapidly changing climate, and…
For the future of Alaska, protect the University
Former UAA Student Government Leaders (Listed Below) July 10, 2019
Representatives & Senators:
At some point or another, each one of us has had the opportunity to serve the University of Alaska (UA) as UAA…
Why a conservative Alaskan Governor promotes a Universal Basic Income
RJ April 30, 2019
One of the most audacious ideas currently gaining favor among American progressives is the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). UBI is a…
On Alaska, weiners, and journalism
Kevin Baird April 3, 2019
I quit my job reporting on politics at the Alaska State Capitol on March 14. Boom. Done. I told myself after I quit that…
Why I’m voting for the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Christopher Constant March 31, 2019
My name is Christopher Constant. I represent Downtown, South Addition, Fairview, Mountain View, and Government Hill on the Anchorage Assembly. I read the argument…
Why I’m voting against the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Darwin Biwer March 30, 2019
My name is Darwin Biwer. I have been the owner of Darwin’s Theory since it’s beginning in 1981. I am writing about the Anchorage…
Governor Walker was right about the Pebble Mine
Bruce Switzer March 8, 2019
Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and…
Ballot Measure 1 will hurt coastal Alaska, renewables, and fisheries
Mead Treadwell November 5, 2018
Can you name one person in Alaska who actually opposes having healthy salmon populations? I certainly cannot. Ballot Measure 1, better known as the…