Category Archives: Labor

report from the Juneau “Keep Alaska Open for Business” rally

Posted on June 12, 2017 by admin

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 →

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Sen. Murkowski, Gorsuch is an exceptionally bad choice for Alaska

Posted on April 7, 2017 by admin

Yesterday, both Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan voted to end the filibuster of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. You can read about what that means here, here (CN: autoplay), or here, but the reason I’m typing about it right now … Continue reading →

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Kronick: Time to Dream

Posted on April 4, 2017 by admin

Will Kronick is a local Democrat and guest writer who provides his take on social issues, workers and families.  When I leave work, I have a routine: the gym or a run, dinner, reading, and bed. Single and childless, my … Continue reading →

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