Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Elections division hangs credibility in the balance
Consent of the governed is a cornerstone of good, healthy democracy. So are accountability and transparency of process. So the
Roof money drama: Legislative ‘theater' at its finest
March 31, 2006 JUNEAU REPORT/Myrl Thompson “Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.” - George Bernard
Simple math exposes oil tax misinformation
April 7, 2006 SPECTRUM/Ray Metcalf Do the math. It's not rocket science. Legislators hired one of the
Don't lose sight of history
A few years ago, a visitor could walk onto the indoor track that circles the gymnasium of Palmer High School
Elections division hangs credibility in the balance
Consent of the governed is the foundation of good, healthy democracy. So are accountability and transparency of process. So the
Sometimes signs of spring look like winter
April 9, 2006 SUNDAY SAMPLER/Sammye Pokryfki Winter comes and goes as it pleases. Year after year, we Alaskans are
Imagine your vote actually counted
April 9, 2006 VALLEY VOICES/Chuck Legge Imagine you've just voted for your preferred presidential candidate. Now, imagine
Simple math exposes oil tax misinformation
April 7, 2006 Spectrum/Ray Metcalf Do the math. It's not rocket science. Legislators hired one of the
Alaskans get chance to weigh in on oil taxes
For weeks now, a parade of oil industry representatives and their surrogates in state government have been on display in
Time to act on proposed gas pipeline is now
April 4, 2006 Spectrum/Ted Stevens Last month, I spoke with our state Legislature about creating a “climate for
Budget ‘debate' fails to prioritize Alaskans' needs
In this space Sunday, we lauded the state Senate for refusing to approve House changes to the state's
Committee chair apparently asleep at the wheel
April 4, 2006 Juneau Report/Myrl Thompson “Every compulsion is put upon writers to become safe, polite, obedient and