FEATURES (two alternative covers this month) 
Clowning Around Fairbanks
by Monique Musick A report on the World Clown Association's 2007 convention from the point of view of its official photographer: crazy fun!
Ester Putts Along in the Tired Iron River Rally
by Melinda Harris Dave Hyland and Melinda Harris were two Esteroid entrants in races in the Tired Iron River Rally, riding ancient snowmobiles to, well, not exactly victory, but at least to cheers.
The Long View: On the Inclusion or Exclusion of Rights
by Ross Coen The debates around the Alaska Constitution had delegates arguing over whether to include specific rights -- but not whether to exclude particular groups from enjoying them.
The Missionary Position On Crossing the Jordan
opinion by Neal Matson "Miracles" often have a perfectly rational, scientific explanation. That doesn't mean they aren't miraculous.
Pandora's Box, Too Strong to Hold?
Live Free or Die, part 2
by Kate Billington & Hannah Hill The 9th and 10th amendments to the Constitution are vague—but that ambiguity helps protect both our declared and undeclared rights.
Solar Energy: An Overview
part one of two by Brian Yanity Although the direct use of solar energy is impractical in Alaska during the darkest months of the year, the Arctic Circle still receives 230 more hours of possible sunlight than the equator.
Stice Wins a Fulbright!
by D. Helfferich An irregular for the Republic is off to study the poetry of Venezuelan women!
TAPS Tariffs: Throwing Good Money After Bad
by Richard A. Fineberg Conservatively reckoned, over the three decades of North Slope operation, TAPS tariff overcharges have allowed the industry to reduce its payments to the state by approximately $4.5 billion, or $404 per minute.
What the Department of Law Didn't Tell Us, or, An Unsavory Pattern of Misinformation
by Richard A. Fineberg The history of the TAPS Settlement Agreement is one of missed opportunity and a failure to provide -- or obtain -- complete and accurate information.
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