Mara Kimmel

Our future requires a foundation of mutual respect and a recognition that there is no insulation between us. One election will not change that.

To assure a future that respects our values, we must remember and practice all parts of the Alaska Constitution, especially the sections that call upon us to fulfill our obligations to one another.

Ask yourself, do we benefit if we jeopardize our fundamental rights and risk all that is essential to our identity as Alaskans?

We can preserve privacy rights in Alaska. We can protect our constitution. And we know we cannot do it alone.

Most of us have been assaulted or abused in our lifetimes. In our communities, on our streets, in our homes. In our Alaska.

Welcoming Week highlights how we can better face challenges and seize opportunities with a diverse, connected community.

In Anchorage, we continue to build a city without prejudice, and that's cause for pride and gratitude.

OPINION: We have a responsibility to stand up for our values and do what is needed to stop human trafficking.

OPINION: Diversity is far more than a catch phrase used to describe Anchorage. It's key to building a great city and stimulating economic growth.