After a month long dispute, the Mississippi flag on Egan Drive is coming down. Former Assemblyman Marc Wheeler received a permit earlier this morning to remove the flag this weekend.
Lakeidra Chavis, KTOO
Confederate flag controversy prompts deeper look at racism in Juneau
Nearly 200 people have signed a letter asking for the removal of the Mississippi flag downtown because it features an image of the Confederate flag.
City looks to amend land use code to address child care crisis
Monday evening the city’s Land and Resources committee forwarded an amendment that would change part of the land use code, allowing at-home child care facilities to take in 12 children instead of eight.
Despite marriage equality ruling, LGBTQ Alaskans can still be discriminated against
Alaska is one of 28 states that offer no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Juneau’s state flags display receives attention as nation debates Confederate flag
A group of Juneau residents are calling for the removal of the Mississippi flag on Egan Drive because of its Confederate imagery.