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News-Miner Editorials
Off the court
Top of the World tourney ends a good run
July 3, 2008
The Top of the World Classic started big back in 1996. It was full of big teams. Its organizers had big hopes.
It’s necessary
But wiping out a haven doesn’t reduce homelessness in the city
Published June 30, 2008
29 commentsCommunity Perspectives
Reliable knowledge should guide wildlife management decisions and policy
Published June 29, 2008
There has been much discussion in Alaska about the need for sound science in managing wildlife.
7 commentsThe state’s critical gas line choice — unite or divide?
Published June 29, 2008
I have had my share of Homer Simpson moments. It’s when you finally “get” what is painfully obvious to others and, with a slap to the forehead and an abrupt “D’oh,” you move on. That’s exactly what should happen now with the gasline legislation in special session.
54 commentsThompson center will bridge gaps
Published June 28, 2008
I remember the day very well. It was an average day in every way. But when my friend asked me if I had heard the news about Morris Thompson, that was when the normal day turned to one I will unfortunately never forget.
21 commentsExperience dictates closer look at the city’s budget
Published June 22, 2008
History is a good teacher if we learn from the lessons taught and heed the advice.
Meeting with Native elder leaves a lasting impression
Published June 22, 2008
Last summer, I went to Kotzebue to testify before the Senate Climate Commission. I stayed a couple of weeks, and met a whole slew of Alaska Native leaders like Reggie Joule, Ian Erlich, Willie Hensley and Kaleb Penqowi; but none of them struck me with such honor as Gen. John Schaeffer Jr.
12 commentsLetters to the Editor
A better place
Published July 3, 2008
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. For now we are ...
4 commentsCourt ruling
Published July 3, 2008
Hooray for the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the ruling for the Second Amendment.
8 commentsRemember Durga
Published July 3, 2008
I would like to remind the News-Miner and your readers that July 8 will be nine years since our friend ...
3 commentsHome for homeless
Published July 3, 2008
A copy of the News-Miner article “Herding the homeless,” (June 21), was left under my wipers with a note added, ...
32 commentsNeeds answers
Published July 2, 2008
It has been nearly a year since my husband’s stepson, Steven Lilley, was hit and killed while riding his bicycle ...
34 commentsReplace Young
Published July 2, 2008
It’s time to replace Don Young. He has way too much “dirty laundry” to effectively represent us in Washington, D. ...
19 commentsApology wanted
Published July 2, 2008
“Watch out! Motorcycles are everywhere.” I believe that we have all seen that bumper sticker on vehicles around town. I ...
46 commentsProgram not fair
Published July 2, 2008
To the editor:
I disagree with Gov. Palin’s proposed $1,200 energy payout to each Alaskan who receives a permanent ...



