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Hello — I'm Gary Black, the new opinion editor at the Anchorage Daily News, and I'm excited to bring the ADN Opinions newsletter back to life. This space will highlight the sharpest local commentary, letters that move the needle and editorials that tackle the biggest issues facing Alaska. My goal is simple: thoughtful debate, clear arguments and a forum where Alaskans can see themselves — and their disagreements — reflected. Send us a letter to the editor at letters@adn.com or use our web form to share your thoughts. Thanks for reading, and welcome (back) to the conversation.


— Gary Black, opinion editor

Anchorage Daily News
gblack@adn.com

From the ADN Editorial Board

Why is the Dunleavy administration sending your personal info to D.C.?

Alaska has long guarded two things jealously: control over its own elections and the privacy of its people. A confidential memorandum signed in December between the Alaska Division of Elections and the U.S. Department of Justice puts both at risk.

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Letters to the editor

A practical path to education stability

HB 78 is not the defined benefits program from the '80s that Tier 1 and 2 employees enjoy. Rather, it is a scaled-down, practical approach with built-in mechanisms to reduce the risks to the state.

When good intentions produce bad legislation

House Bill 45 is prefiled legislation by Rep. Jamie Allard with Sen. George Rauscher as a co-sponsor. On the surface, this legislation is designed to protect the flag from disrespect such as burning, stepping on or other forms of blatant disrespect.

A temple, a community and a record of service

As our community looks ahead to the construction of the Anchorage Alaska Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is space for a broader conversation — not just about a building but about people, service and shared values.

School closures shift costs onto Anchorage's streets and families

The Anchorage School District's proposed school closures, program cuts and consolidations may balance spreadsheets but externalize real costs onto neighborhoods and families.

No income tax, no sales tax — no surprise we're short on cash

Alaska has been missing opportunities to maintain and improve infrastructure ever since the state income tax and the $10 school tax went away.

Unleashed and unsafe on Anchorage's trails

It is obvious that the simple expedient of obeying Anchorage's leash law would solve a lot of problems.

Commentaries