Monthly Archives: March, 2021
Scorched earth: Haaland’s Interior to put public land oil leases in crosshairs
The Department of Interior Department will host a virtual forum on Thursday, March 25 to discuss how to end fossil fuel extraction from public...
This time, Sen. Lisa Murkowski goes too far
By DAN FAGAN
Rep. Deb Haaland, Democrat Congresswoman from New Mexico, is a staunch opponent of oil and gas drilling and an enthusiastic backer of...
Historic doesn’t mean Haaland is qualified for DOI
By RICK WHITBECK
I’ve read a number of news articles, letters to the editor and social media posts these past few weeks about how Representative...
And to think I grew up near Mulberry Street
By CRAIG E. CAMPBELL
This past week I experienced an epiphany -- you know, events that change the course of your life and enlighten you...
Must Read? Seuss books canceled on Amazon, while Hitler best-seller for sale
Mein Kampf, the political and social manifesto written by Adolf Hitler, is for sale at Amazon.
But don't try to buy any of the...
Vaccine science: CDC says if you’re vaccinated, you don’t need to wear mask at home
The CDC released new guidelines today, advising that those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can take their masks off at home.
"There are some...
Sen. Barrasso says he’ll back Murkowski in 2022, even if Trump opposes her
On NBC's "Meet the Press," Sunday, Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming said he will back Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who has been targeted by...
This day in Juneau history: Franklin Graham preached his first evangelical sermon
Franklin Graham preached his first solo evangelical sermon on March 7, 1989. It was in Juneau, Alaska, and it was the only the beginning.
Before...
Murkowski votes against amendment that would protect women athletes
Senate Democrats voted against an amendment in the Covid-19 relief bill that would have kept women's sports for women, by barring schools from receiving...
Chris Nyman: It’s time to suspend the dividend
By CHRIS NYMAN
The "illusion of truth effect" is the tendency to believe false information to be correct after repeated exposure.
Many may also be familiar with...