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Drug Free Schools Coalition: Prosecute marijuana farmers, sellers

Anyone who is cultivating, selling, or distributing marijuana is violating the federal Controlled Substances Act, regardless of state law. Obama must enforce federal law and begin prosecutions to stop the proliferation of "medical" and recreational marijuana that is harming our kids.

David G. Evans

Federal regulators missing the big picture in Alaska's Arctic seas

OPINION: Undersea seismic exploration in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas now involve three nations, and there are no studies or environmental assessments being done to understand the cumulative effect on marine species and the people who depend on them.Daniel Lum
June 18, 2013

Room for Native wisdom in monitoring Arctic sea ice

OPINION: Natives of the North have studied the sea ice and learned about it for thousands of years. Explorers and scientists have done so hundreds of years; unfortunately, empirical data no longer accurately predicts ice behavior. Carey Restino
June 17, 2013

In his own words: The complete 'Vic Kohring Speaks'

After being released from prison, former Alaska lawmaker Vic Kohring's 12-part series tells his own side of the federal probe of public corruption in Alaska.

Vic Kohring
June 17, 2013

Lesson taught by tribe's hospitality

A free visit for Alaska Natives to the Havasupai Reservation, the most remote community in the Lower 48, gives rise to an idea: offer visiting American Indians free and discounted services.Jason Evans
June 16, 2013

Help Syria's internal refugees, for sake of regional stability

OPINION: More than 5.75 million Syrians have been displaced in the two-year civil war. Some are refugees, but 4.25 million remain in Syria. Increased aid for these internally displaced is essential to managing the crisis and maintaining regional stability.Megan Bradley
June 16, 2013

A Flag Day message from Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell

OPINION: On Flag Day 2013, we give thanks for our nation's symbol of freedom and for all who have sacrificed that we might live.Sean Parnell
June 14, 2013

Could Iran election be a turning point as big as 1975?

OPINION: It’s difficult to predict how Iranians will react to the upcoming election. Any perceived lack of political choice and change may be the last straw for Iranians, just as the shah’s 1975 erasure of political parties helped spur the 1979 revolution.Mahmood Delkhasteh
June 14, 2013

Energy diversity is key to combating power poverty in Alaska

OPINION: Susitna-Watana Dam will be an essential component of a diversified energy portfolio that will insulate Alaskans from market vagaries.Robert Sheldon
June 13, 2013

Giving military aid to Syria's rebels not the answer

Syria's rebels don't need more weapons. Instead, a better way to help the Syrian people is to pursue diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and provide more humanitarian aid.David Cortright
June 12, 2013

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