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OPINION: We must fully fund WIC in Alaska

Opinion Opinion, The Alaska Current -
In Alaska, a state known for its rugged beauty and resilient people, there is a challenge that often goes unnoticed: food insecurity among our youngest and most vulnerable. The Federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has been a...
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The status quo governor

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his budget proposal outlining a “status quo” spending plan that reflects his status quo politics.
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Consulting contract with former AG violates state procurement regulations

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The contract says Richards will be paid for seven months, but it only includes $50,000 to pay him, which is $34,000 short. This is not an accident.
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OPINION: Personal accountability can only get you so far

Opinion Sam Davenport -
This is completely unacceptable, especially for a mayor who claims to be pro-business. 
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OPINION: Read Banned Books

Opinion Opinion, The Alaska Current -
As efforts intensify to remove books from libraries across Alaska, let me double down on this simple life ethos: read banned books.  My earliest memories of being encouraged to read banned books come from selecting my take-home books for the week...
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Taking Stock of the Albertsons-Kroger Merger

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current -
With the two largest grocery chains in Alaska proposing a merger, shoppers and state leaders alike have shared concerns of a monopoly leading to rising grocery costs, the closure of several stores, and less favorable contracts for the stores’...
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OPINION: Bipartisan Legislative Coalition Pushes Back on AG’s Support for Pebble Mine

Opinion Opinion, The Alaska Current -
Attorney General Taylor: As lawmakers, we are deeply concerned with your decision to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of Pebble Mine. We believe this action is misguided, goes against the will of Alaskans,...
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OPINION: Eaglexit Would Bring Self-Governance Closer to Residents

Opinion Opinion, The Alaska Current -
Eaglexit is a group comprised of people from the greater Chugiak-Eagle River area.  We are Assembly District 2 (AD2) within the Municipality of Anchorage.  AD2 extends from Eklutna to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.  We formed this group to explore the...
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Identity, Dreams, and Dislocations: A Personal Story and Injury and Recovery

Arts and Culture The Alaska Current -
This article was originally published in Blister. Only part of our lives is visible to the world. Many of us keep significant parts of ourselves tucked away out of fear of being vulnerable or misunderstood. What follows is a part of...
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OPINION: Fairbanks, We Need More Full-Time Citizens

Opinion Opinion, The Alaska Current -
“Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no  court can save it.” – Justice Learned Hand   Democracy is the heart of our constitution, but democracy cannot exist without the people...
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