Category: Commentary

Commentary: Dreamers with eyes wide open

by KCAW Staff | Jan 7, 2020 | Commentary

Greta Thunberg has sparked a media-driven adult backlash reminiscent of America back when people against the War in Vietnam were called traitors and bums, and when those in favor of civil rights were termed enemies of civilization. Read More

Listener Commentary: ‘The Power of Composting’

by Toby Campbell | Dec 12, 2019 | Commentary

My name is Toby Campbell. Since my husband and I moved to Sitka in 1987, we have composted our fruit and vegetable waste. It has always been astounding to me how much beautiful soil as well as balls of worms come from our compost pile, which we’ve gratefully used in our vegetable and flower beds (and shared these worm balls with our friends)! Read More

Commentary: Roadless Tongass, sustainable logging go hand-in-hand

by KCAW News | Nov 20, 2019 | Commentary

We still have the opportunity to create a sustainable economy, one that includes a logging industry. Read More

Commentary: ‘Love it or leave it’ a not-so-subtle nod to fascism

by KCAW News | Jul 29, 2019 | Commentary, Local News

All the president is doing by telling four Congresswomen “to love it or leave it,” is helping to make this country’s embrace of fascism official. As Sinclair Lewis put it: "When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Read More

Commentary: Stevenson plan a ‘respectful renovation’

by KCAW News | Jul 15, 2019 | Commentary

We are committed to historic preservation. We are turning a hundred-year old historic building into a year-round home for musicians and the centuries-old priceless instruments. We are retaining historic features of the building's exterior, and recapturing historic elements that have been absent for decades. Read More