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MAGA Republicans are jumping for joy
Will, the newly elected partisan, MAGA Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives make important decisions for the country based on his straight, white, Christian views? After researching Speaker Mike Johnson’s Trump-aligned voice and votes, I found his actions and rhetoric disturbing.
Leaders like Hobbs and Mayes needed to steer state amid outlandish claims, election denialism
We need leaders like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes who will proactively solve Arizona’s most pressing issues, rather than fixating on the outcome of the last election.
Latest ESA data strengthens my support for ESAs
ESA opponents can’t get enough of sharing ABC 15’s recent “investigative” report. I couldn’t understand what they were so excited about because the report actually pointed out the program’s success.
Oral health can provide path to better health and wellness
Arizonans are becoming more aware of the vital link between oral health and overall well-being. This understanding about holistic wellness is influencing at-home oral health care and increasing routine, preventive visits to dentists.
Saving our lifesavers: preventing suicide among EMS providers
According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers, Arizona EMTs, paramedics and firefighters’ “risk for suicide is 39 percent higher than the general public.” On average, that is nine paramedic, EMT and firefighter suicides per year, likely caused by work stress, exposure to trauma and not wanting to ask for help
Phoenix really needs federal monitoring of police
For over 40 years, citizens in Phoenix have tried to bring accountability and transparency to the Phoenix Police Department. They have failed.
Cybersecurity issues businesses need to consider
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a period dedicated to both government and businesses taking a closer look at cyber threats on a national and global scale while also empowering the public to reduce their own risk through education and resources.
Real savings on life-saving medications coming soon
I spend roughly over $400 per month out of pocket on my prescription drugs, which are critical to my health. I am a retired school bus driver living with type 2 diabetes, and these medications cost almost half of my retirement pay. I am a Medicare recipient and while I am very happy with my health plan, allotting thousands of dollars every year to life-saving medications feels burdensome and frank[...]
The Biden mining policy trainwreck
There is an alarming disconnect between the Biden administration’s rhetoric on America’s minerals challenge and the policy needed to address it. The mismatch between soaring mineral demand and our unsustainable reliance on overseas suppliers—notably China—is a clear danger in need of urgent action.
Imagine a world without hate
The world would be better off if everyone went back to practicing the Golden Rules of tolerance, respect, kindness, empathy and understanding.
Sidney Powell’s guilty plea and the case for the rule of law
I earned my law degree driven by a passion for the subject, not with the intention of practicing in the courtroom. I regret not being present this week to witness the unfolding trial of Sidney Powell.
Anti-democratic laws wreak havoc on ability to cast ballot
Voter ID laws undermine and distort democracy. By creating extra barriers to the voting booth, they block millions of otherwise eligible voters from participating in the democratic process.
