Out-of-state interests are undermining Alaska’s elections
September 13, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, the Alaska Democrat Party is now expressing disdain over the ranked-choice voting system (RCV) with the same fervor...
Alaska Landmine Articles
Alaska Landmine content creators vote to unionize
The Landfill September 12, 2024
On Thursday, Alaska Landmine content creators Paxson Woelber and Scott Jensen announced that they had voted to unionize and would soon initiate…
When egos clash: A look at the Tyreek Hill traffic stop incident
Terre Gales September 12, 2024
For some reason, traffic stops expose the raw tensions of authority and power dynamics in America, and the recent incident involving NFL star Tyreek...
Ask a Cat: Tourists, societal problems, and black cats
Cat September 9, 2024
Pumpkin spice problems? Autumn got you down? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here.
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The Sunday Minefield – September 8, 2024
Jeff Landfield September 8, 2024
It’s the first week of the NFL season! It’s always nice to watch some football games on Sunday when fall is in the air….
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some observations on campaign positions
Brad Keithley September 6, 2024
As we have read their position statements in the Alaska Beacon and on their websites and followed their social media posts, we have developed...
The Sunday Minefield – September 1, 2024
Jeff Landfield September 1, 2024
Summer is, unfortunately, coming to a close. Tomorrow is Labor Day, which to me has always signified the end of summer. It’s also the…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Our monthly Permanent Fund charts
Brad Keithley August 30, 2024
As some readers may be aware, monthly as the data becomes available, we post charts on our Facebook,
The Sunday Minefield – August 25, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 25, 2024
The August primary has come and gone, though four precincts and many absentee and early votes have yet to be counted. Turnout is currently…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: An interim 2024 state revenue and budget update
Brad Keithley August 23, 2024
Over the past two years, we have used columns during the summer and fall to fill gaps in the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) regular...
Ask a Cat: Workplace problems, an awkward hookup, and cat ladies
Cat August 19, 2024
Back to school challenges? Workplace conundrums? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I work...
The Sunday Minefield – August 18, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 18, 2024
Tuesday’s primary is just two days away! Early and absentee voting has been taking place since early August, though turnout has been fairly low….
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some follow-up on why there is not a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”
Brad Keithley August 16, 2024
In last week’s column, we explained why claims by some that the Permanent Fund is facing a “fiscal...
The Sunday Minefield – August 11, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 11, 2024
The August 20 primary is just nine days away. While the primary will only actually impact a few races, candidates all over the state…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: No, there is not – repeat, not – a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”
Brad Keithley August 9, 2024
Sometimes we are accused of “burying the lead” to these columns by only reaching our primary point a few paragraphs down. Maybe that’s true....
Ask a Cat: Donald Trump, house cleaning, and childless cat ladies
Cat August 5, 2024
Not sure what to do with your life? Need an all knowing and wise feline to guide you? E-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or, if you’re feeling…
The Sunday Minefield – August 4, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 4, 2024
The primary is just over two weeks away. Early and absentee voting starts tomorrow. I am writing this week’s column from Kodiak! I came…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Are state policymakers really concerned about working age Alaska families? The evidence suggests not
Brad Keithley August 2, 2024
It is no secret that Alaskans face a higher cost of...
The Sunday Minefield – July 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield July 28, 2024
The August 20 primary is just over three weeks away. Absentee and early voting starts on August 5. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) 30-day…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: “Surplus”
Brad Keithley July 26, 2024
In a previous column, we wrote about the “Orwellianization” of the language used by some when discussing Alaska fiscal issues. The…