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Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 30, 2022.

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DEC should reject soil treatment plan

Sticky notes filled out in response to the question “Why does Democracy and voting matter?” are photographed on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alex Koplin)

Opinion

Point of View: 6 words to define democracy

What words would you use?

Charlie Pierce. (Photo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: When politics get dirty

Alaska politics, like politics around the country, does indeed have its dark side. So, let me step out…

Therese Lewandowski

Opinion

Point of View: Making voting accessible

The recent Special Primary Election was the first time Alaska conducted an all mail-in ballot election. This was…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 23, 2022.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Investigator is a hero

The Storyknife Writers Retreat in the summer of 2021 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: Storyknife: Invest in women writers, read the rewards

There’s a reason artists, writers, and musicians joke that their parents wanted them to be doctors. Or lawyers.…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 16, 2022.

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Letters to the Editor

Thanks for CACS article

Kyle Darbonne.

Opinion

Point of View: Be intolerant of violence by being an active bystander

We all deserve to live in a safe, resilient, and thriving community. The recent events both locally and…

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)

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Point of View: Celebrations as community wellness

Have you ever felt bogged down by the growing list of must-dos that fill your busy days? Summer…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 9, 2022.

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Student artist grateful for support

Carl Marrs is CEO of Old Harbor Native Corp and the chairman for Alaskans for Common Sense. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: This year’s PFD is affordable, but it’s not sustainable

A good part of this year’s legislative session was spent deciding what to do with the surplus ……

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 2, 2022.

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Don’t forget to vote!

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for May 26, 2022.

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Save democracy; vote blue