Juneau Empire · Juneau, AK
MY TURN: Fair elections are more important than ever in Alaska
I had been watching the midterm elections from my home in South Africa, although my parents are still in Juneau and I’m an Alaska voter. While allegations of politicians’ dirty tricks created headlines and the outcome is yet to be determined, I worry more about new hurdles average Alaskans, especially women, face with some asked to jump through extra hoops.