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Congress must protect health care workers, reject rate-setting
Our congressional leaders have to work together on supporting doctors, nurses, and health care providers as they continue to battle the virus and help flatten the curve. They can’t win the war alone.
Great schools innovate to teach our kids successfully during and beyond this pandemic
It is a critical time that cannot be lost in handwringing about whether or not it is possible to teach successfully in this moment. It is. And policymakers can help. Today’s students need the benefit of novel education policies designed around this time and these urgent needs.
To Test or Not To Test?
As an initial matter, one thing is clear: the importance of diagnostic testing in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response cannot be overstated. Robust testing with quick results is vital to identify potentially infectious carriers of the virus, many of whom may not have symptoms but can spread the disease to others by simply talking or breathing.
During this pandemic, it’s more important to vaccinate your kids
Recently, I found myself weighing a decision of keeping my son’s well-child visit appointment, which this year included vaccinations, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had made the appointment several months... […]
Don’t dismantle tech companies
Dear Editor: With trillions of dollars being spent on buoying American small businesses, its workers, and the country’s coronavirus efforts, it is more important than ever that we prioritize how... […]
With criminal justice reform, authentic rehabilitation is vital
Walt Blackman, a Republican legislator, who is known for supporting criminal justice reforms, but who also has a sustained record of supporting conservative Republican values, such as being opposed to... […]
Arizona still has a chance to rein in “policing for profit”
Civil asset forfeiture reforms were derailed in the state House less than a month ago. Whatever excuses proffered by the opponents of reform no longer hold up against the stark reality of today. Those who opposed SB 1556 now have the opportunity to do the right thing and correct their mistake. And there’s no question it was a mistake—we all know better now.
Era of the knee on our neck must end
America has to come together. What happened to Mr. Floyd has to stop. The era of the knee on the neck of people of color must end. Only when criminals, on either side of the protests, are held accountable will our nation advance toward a more perfect union.
Senators Sinema and McSally – award-winning, dynamic duo
With the challenges of an enduring pandemic and an economy just starting to recover, America needs strong leadership more than ever. Last week, we saw that leadership in action when... […]
Patriots protect the Grand Canyon from uranium mining
I served my country for 23 years in the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Teams and deployed all over the world. While I spent much of my time in war-torn regions, I... […]
Economic pain of COVID-19 increases need for school finance reform
As Arizona's schools adapt to online instruction and try to figure out their short-term plans, the coronavirus-related disruptions on the state's education system have only just begun. The COVID-19 pandemic's negative impacts on the economy and tax revenues are going to cause major shortfalls in school district and state budgets, which will make it increasingly crucial for Arizona to pivot toward [...]
It’s way past time for whites to stand up for America
At 16, I was traumatized in a ghetto in Chicago when I was there on a two-week work-study event with the Presbyterian Church. We 20 white and rural kids from... […]
