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Category Archives: Opinion
Opinion: A time to heal
by KIM METCALFE – In his June 10th speech to the annual People’s Summit in Chicago, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders lashed out at the Democratic Party saying the party’s current model and direction is “an absolute failure.” Sanders further stated, “The … Continue reading
Chair’s Corner: monthly business meetings – the work of democracy
As a local political party, the Tongass Democrats has to do a lot of behind-the-scenes work if there are going to be Democrats on the ballot. I’ve written in the past about what we do in our State Central Committee, … Continue reading
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Tagged citizen involvement
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Bruce Botelho: Is there a role for the Party in non-partisan politics?
This is a reprint of a previously posted article. Stay tuned for new posts coming next week! – Mary by BRUCE BOTELHO – Since statehood, Alaska has required that candidates for local public office be elected on a non-partisan basis. … Continue reading
Posted in democracy, Juneau, Opinion
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Opinion: can the language of war build a future of peace?
Many people frame the current work of governance – particularly the reaction to the Trump agenda – in military terms. They talk of fights, of battles, and of a war. I resist this imagery, for very specific reasons.
report from the Juneau “Keep Alaska Open for Business” rally
As you may have heard, the Alaska State Legislature is in Special Session because they don’t have a budget passed. As a result, 17,000 State employees (including yours truly) received layoff notices, which will take effect on July 1 unless … Continue reading
Posted in AK Leg 2017, AK News, democracy, issues, Labor, Opinion, State budget, Workers
Tagged budget, citizen involvement
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#MakeTheCall: AK Republican Senators need an earful
The State Legislature is back in session tomorrow, so today is a good day to make sure Senate Republicans feel appreciated upon their return to their offices. And by “appreciated,” I mean that they need to feel like we are watching … Continue reading
Posted in AK Leg 2017, democracy, Opinion, State budget
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CBJ library outreach budget update
As a local resident of Juneau, I sent an email to the Assembly, asking members to oppose any cuts to the library outreach budget that might be recommended by the Finance Committee. However, the Assembly Finance Committee meeting planned for … Continue reading
Posted in Informational, issues, Juneau, Opinion, Your Difference
Tagged budget, CBJ, citizen involvement, Juneau, juneau assembly, juneau gov't, local gov't
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the free ride is over, Senate Republicans
I’ve heard that there are still Republican Senators running around telling people: “The Senate is the only thing standing between you and an income tax!” Let’s break that down and decode what they’re really saying.
Posted in AK Leg 2017, Opinion, State budget
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Stronger Together
In honor of Memorial Day, I am republishing a post I wrote about patriotism. I hope you enjoy it. – Mary Like me, you probably heard “Stronger Together” during Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign for President. With the painful end of … Continue reading
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Chair’s Corner: key take-aways from Rep. Parish’s Town Hall on the State budget
If you want to guarantee a sunny evening in Juneau, schedule a town hall meeting! Last Tuesday night, Representative Justin Parish (a Democrat serving House District 34 in the Juneau valley) hosted a town hall meeting with guest speaker Randy … Continue reading
Posted in AK Leg 2017, AK News, blog, Chair's Corner, democracy, Opinion, State budget
Tagged Justin Parish, Randy Hoffbeck, taxes, town hall
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