History tells us that if recently passed legislation to cut taxes on oil companies doing business in Alaska is not repealed by voters, Alaskans may soon say goodbye to annual Permanent Fund dividends and hello to a state income tax.Ray MetcalfeMay 20, 2013
What's the difference between a traveler and a tourist? Tourists go to seek a respite; travelers go to experience and learn, and ultimately to open their minds and hearts to let different perceptions rush in.James Michael DorseyMay 20, 2013
OPINION: It is ironic that Gov. Sean Parnell's administration is attempting to eliminate environmental protection safeguards yet is promoting the Susitna dam as a feel-good, mandatory renewable energy project.David HagenMay 19, 2013
OPINION: Despite one researcher's view, the "sport trophy" fish of Alaska's world-famous Kenai River, along with the people who fish them, did more than anyone or anything to preserve and protect the river habitat.Craig MedredMay 18, 2013
Bangladesh's response to two recent manmad tragedies will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. But U.S. retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.Jonah BlankMay 18, 2013
OPINION: For the second time in less than a year -- and the third time since 2008 -- residents are being asked to raise their voices in support of Anchorage’s beloved Coastal Trail, which again faces the specter of airport expansion.Bill SherwonitMay 17, 2013
It's been a year since Joe Orr went peddling from JBER toward home on National Bike to Work Day, only to detour into extended hospital treatment. Why should drivers share the road or acknowledge bicyclists if there's no consequence to driving one down?Craig MedredMay 16, 2013
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia reminds us that there is still much to be done to combat discrimination.Boris DittrichMay 16, 2013
OPINION: The Arctic Council Chairmanship will fall to the United States in 2015-2017, and the nation should prepare now, by choosing Alaskans for positions of influence.Lesil McGuire, Bob HerronMay 15, 2013
Cooperation on missile defense between South Korea and Japan would help blunt threats from North Korea. But Japanese officials' recent insensitivity to Imperial Japan's painful role in World War II, including forcing South Koreans to become 'comfort women,' works against cooperation.Daniel SneiderMay 15, 2013
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