Recent Articles from Guest Opinion
Is it time to retire the political campaign pivot?
What is the best way to put “the pivot” behind us and elect leaders more closely aligned with the hopes and aspirations of the majority of Arizonans and who will provide pragmatic solutions to our most pressing priorities?
U.S. has long history of unfairly separating children from parents
The U.S. has a long history of separating children from their parents without regard for parents’ rights or the children’s welfare.
Support school overrides, bond initiatives to provide quality education
Public School Override and bond initiatives need your attention. A “yes” vote at the ballot box Nov. 8 is crucial.
Electricity consumers need relief, not stalling
Limited government. Free enterprise. Choice and competition. These are bedrock values in Arizona.
No one should have to die trying to join a fraternity
Jack's Law, named after an Arizona State University freshman who died after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol while pledging a fraternity, makes hazing illegal in Arizona.
Study committee underscores solutions for rental crisis
Finding more effective ways to help renters in need should be a key element of the community conversation surrounding the state’s housing supply crisis. So should pushing cities and towns to stop falling prey to the rampant NIMBYism driving many recent housing and zoning decisions
Trump mobilizing mob after FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search, threatening democracy
Former President Donald Trump is actively organizing an alternative to legitimate government power—a large, violent mob mobilized to intimidate government officials and thwart their objectives.
Hiring people with disabilities is good for business, good for Arizona
People with disabilities have long been underrepresented or excluded from the workforce based on employers’ low expectations and prejudiced bias about abilities. As CEO of an Arizona-based organization that promotes opportunity and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities, I can tell you that things are looking up, but there is still more to do.
Quality education and opportunities for the Latino community
There's a growing group of K-12 students who are missing out on the education they need and deserve. Where do we find the fastest growing dropout rate of K-12 students relative to their peers? Latino students.
Honor labor leaders, union members committed to justice
As we pay tribute to the worker on Labor Day, let us honor labor leaders and union members committed to social justice and equal economic opportunity for all people.
Two DACA recipients work for nonprofit advocating for Prop 308
Two Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have transformed trauma into hope and action.
English exam singles out massage therapists, hurts immigrants
Unfortunately, the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy, which regulates the industry, has set standards beyond the reach of most immigrants and international students.