FEATURES A 21st Century Change of Course for the Permanent Fund
a letter to Alaskans and the aPFC Board from Rich Seifert The Alaska Permanent Fund is a unique treasure of this state. It may be wise to take a look at how we invest the Permanent Fund, and what we expect from it for our future. So perhaps we should use the Fund to invest in our future.
Alaska or Bust!
The Long View, by Ross Coen The Detroit 59ers became instant celebrities in Detroit when they set off to Alaska, with plenty of hoopla and stereotypes in the press. Alaskans, of course, remained immune to the hyperbole, right? Wrong.
Coming to Grips with Ralph
by John D. Lyle Ralph is not of the same mind as I am about winter sports with canines. Not even close.
Dr. Geyges' Guide for the Perplexed
advice from Dr. Geyges for the theologically challenged The conundrum of holy relics—and how to verify them—is presented to the good Doctor by the Rev. Bill Barnswallow.
The Health Care Reform War Starts
Dose of Reality, by Neil Davis The first skirmish in the Health Care Reform War is underway: the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act, which would enable Medicare to negotiate the best prices for drugs. The pharmaceutical and insurance industries, of course, oppose this bill.
The Missionary Position on Pi
by Neal Matson The blasphemous Pi Day, March 14, inspires this column on creation math.
Redress of Grievances
Live Free or Die, final installment, by Kate Billington Petitioning the government for redress of grievances is one of the most important rights in the Bill of Rights.
Silence is Not an Option: a Visit to the Middle East
by Myrna Hammond An older Alaskan woman describes her visit to Palestine with the Interfaith Peace Builder delegation in November 2008.
Support Raw Milk!
by Carolyn Buckingham Congressman Ron Paul recently introduced a bill that would enable raw milk to be sold across state lines.
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