FEATURES & COLUMNS Arctic Dawn
by Barry S. Zellen One of the most enduring and optimistic voices on the future of the Arctic was that of former Alaska Governor Walter Hickel.
Counting Alaska
The Long View, by Ross Coen That the official report on the 1910 census in Alaska made special note of the fact that no enumerators died in the discharge of their duty suggests that census-taking then was a rough go indeed.
Double Dose:
Discount Health Cards: Another Middleman Scam
and
Something Fishy in Anchorage: A Provider Preferred by Whom?
Dose of Reality, by Neil Davis A deceptive advertisement on discount health cards in the Ruralite caught the author's eye, but as the May edition of the Republic went to press, a fishy announcement from Alaska's new health insurance broker, Wells Fargo, required a response too.
Freedom is Expensive
A Conspiracy of Ravens, by Richard Seifert It seems a good time to recognize just how expensive it is to maintain a population of Americans.
Humor and the Gods
Dr. Geyges' Guide for the Perplexed Have none of the gods a sense of humor that they might have passed on to their theological lackeys?
The Missionary Position on the Anthropocene
by Neal Matson When it comes to significant geologic influences, the Age of Man is noteable enough that it just may merit its own epoch.
Night of the Celestial Colander
by Kris Farmen Falling off the bottom of the world is an experience to remember.
Power and Money: How GVEA's Plan to Provide Electricity Might Not Save Us Any Cash
by Nancy Kuhn Funding three new power generation projects may not be the smartest way to lower anyone's energy bills, particularly with the Healy 2 coal plant as one of these projects.
Spring and the ECA: The Hall, the Well, and the Park
by D. Helfferich with Geoff Orth The unusually well-attended spring ECA meeting made some significan spending decisions. Be prepared for work parties!
What's the Point of Alaska Agriculture?
Outpost Agriculture, by Philip A. Loring Whoever said that Alaskans needed to be able to feed everyone in the state?
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