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We need Fur Rondy — even if things aren’t exactly normal Author: Heather Rhodes Published March 5 Share on Facebook Print article If I hear “things just look a little different” or “reimagined” one more time — well, nothing, because what are the alternatives? Options are scarce. We’re isolated right now. But the days are getting longer. And dare I make the anticipated but cliched correlation: Brighter days are ahead. We need Fur Rondy. Think about the even more extreme i...

Let’s restore respect to our House Author: Cathy Tilton Published March 5 Share on Facebook Print article We can be better. That much, I knew when I ran for reelection in the Alaska State Legislature. Last week, words spoken by a colleague of mine on the House floor reminded me of that. Since then, the representative has apologized for his objectification of a female House member. He says he did not intend to cause harm, and I believe him. Yet, the concession remains: We can be better...

Print article It’s hard to process the daily drama of state and national news lately, with many readers becoming numb to all the “breaking news” vying for their attention. In spite of this cacophony of noise and distraction, a few stories still shake us from our stupor, like the Anchorage Daily News’ recent coverage of the Eagle River legislative townhall meeting, where certain Republican Party members called for the resignation of Rep. Kelly Merrick for the newly minted cardinal sin o...

A real plan to get Alaska’s economy back on track Author: Natasha Von Imhof Published March 4 Share on Facebook Print article The old political adage “never let a crisis go to waste” is apparently guiding Gov. Mike Dunleavy in his latest attempt to super-size the Permanent Fund dividend in the name of pandemic relief. Giving things away is a time-tested political tactic, but we need to look beyond the next election cycle and avoid making mistakes today that our children and grandchi...

Government can regain Alaskans’ trust with real spending limits Author: Allen Hippler Published March 3 Share on Facebook Print article Trust in government is at an all-time low. Every year, the well-respected research firm Edelman Data & Intelligence surveys thousands of people across the world to measure attitudes about trust and credibility. Throughout its 21-year history, the report has revealed fascinating insights into which institutions are deemed credible and trustworthy. This ...

Andrew Cuomo and the old ‘I was just being playful’ excuse Author: Monica Hesse Share on Facebook Print article Re: Andrew Cuomo. The New York governor has now been accused of unwanted sexual attention by three women. His second accuser, who went public with her story over the weekend, says that her former boss’s harassment took place within the past year, i.e. when Cuomo had never been more visible or famous: He was giving nationally televised news conferences and basking in his role...

Every once in a while in politics, the nice guy wins — but that doesn’t happen often enough.

To combat sexism, Alaska has to stop looking the other way Author: Laura Norton-Cruz Print article Members of the Alaska House of Representatives take their oaths of office on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in the Alaska State Capitol at Juneau, Alaska. Members of the 40-person House took their oaths in four 10-person groups. (James Brooks / ADN) Last week, we watched Rep. Zack Fields deliver a humiliating “Happy Birthday” speech to a younger woman colleague, followed by a vague apology on Fa...

News of our senators’ support for oil, while important, blurs the fact that they also champion significant environmental legislation.

Alaska needs a stable budget so our economy can recover Author: Michael Martin Share on Facebook Print article The members of the Alaska Bankers Association commend Alaska’s legislators and governor for their willingness to serve Alaskans during these challenging times and to make the difficult choices ahead to resolve the state’s ongoing fiscal imbalance. Like each of them, we value our state and offer our perspective on achieving a stable financial future for Alaska. Alaska’s banks...