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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for continued support of nonprofits

Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom speaks during a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska maintains full control over its voter rolls

When it comes to Alaska’s elections, control belongs here in Alaska — not in Washington, DC. There have…

Jim Cockrell, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, speaks in Wasilla at a May 3, 2022, news conference. (Photo by Yereth Rosen / Alaska Beacon)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska remains committed to addressing sexual violence

Alaska has long grappled with unacceptably high rates of sexual assault and child sexual abuse. This is a…

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Opinion

Opinion: Planet Youth Homer: The impact of nature on Homer’s youth communities

Recently, I researched the American Romantic movement of the 1800s for my AP U.S. history class. It was…

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Governor misses the boat on helping to fill ferry jobs

If the governor really wanted to improve state ferry service for the 33 coastal communities that depend on…

Mike O'Meara cartoon, Feb. 19, 2026.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Japanese club grateful for partnerships

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Someday, it will come down to sales vs. income tax

This is a tax tutorial for gubernatorial candidates, for legislators who will report to work next year and…

A whimbrel rests on a willow near the Jago River in summer 2024. Photo courtesy Alan Kneidel

Opinion

Alaska lovebirds go their own way

During a month of endless summer light, a mated pair of shorebirds teaches their four chicks how to…

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: The real reason people don’t trust elections

I am saddened to see so many people still believe that the 2020 election was stolen. The 2020…

Mike O'Meara.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for continued support

Dr. Karissa Niehoff

Opinion

Opinion: Protecting the purpose: Why funding schools must include student activities

High school sports and activities are experiencing record participation. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure — pressure that…

Sharon Jackson is the Alaska State Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Photo courtesy U.S. Term Limits

Opinion

Term limits ensure fresh leadership and accountability

75 years after the 22nd amendment, let’s finish the job and term limit Congress.

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Ferry system swims or sinks with federal aid

The Alaska Marine Highway System has never fully paid its own way with ticket revenues; it’s always needed…