Helen Nienhueser

author

Helen Nienhueser was the leader of the campaign to legalize abortion in 1970 in Alaska, three years prior to the Roe decision. She lives in Anchorage.

Lawmakers need to resolve budget gap now, so keep the pressure on

House plan is the most promising to keep Alaska out of recession and heading to a bright future.

By Helen Nienhueser●

May 22, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Finally, a budget plan that works for Alaska

House Bill 115 offers a fair, balanced way out of Alaska's chronic deficit.

By Helen Nienhueser●

February 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm

Keep abortion safe and legal, in 40th year after Roe v. Wade and beyond

OPINION: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed every womans right to make her own private medical decisions, without the interference of politicians. We must never, ever return to the days of dangerous, illicit abortions.

By Helen Nienhueser●

January 22, 2013 at 3:12 pm