Recent Articles from Guest Opinion
Why is GOP bucking Arizonans’ abortion wishes?
The freedom to decide if, when, and how to start or grow a family is fundamental to Arizonans. No matter your personal beliefs, most folks here believe that everyone should... […]
Ranchers, farmers have a water obsession
It’s been said that “obsession is a young man’s game.” If that’s the case, Arizona’s farmers and ranchers will be forever young, thanks to their obsession with water. Water is... […]
Higher standards give students more opportunities to succeed
By raising expectations, rather than lowering them, we can give all students the opportunities they need to succeed—in school and in life.
Deregulation would destabilize Arizona’s reliable energy
Reliable energy. Without the former, there is no assurance of the latter. Arizona is fortunate to have both, largely due to a long-standing and proven regulatory apparatus that promotes dependable... […]
Why Arizona Deserves a Choice
How would you feel if your elected officials did your subscription shopping for you, deciding who will provide your mobile phone service, which streaming networks you can watch, what newspapers... […]
Empowering tribes can help address drought
Amelia Flores, chairwoman of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, recently wrote: “The Colorado River Indian Tribes have been the stewards of the river since long before the dams were built,... […]
How to save democracy: Rediscover our shared history
American democracy is weak for a plethora of reasons. One cause is a loss of a shared sense of history. Nation’s survive when the populous can unite behind a shared... […]
AZ could use drought technology that helped Israel
After two decades of drought, communities and industries across Arizona are grappling with the reality of less water. The Colorado River simply doesn’t deliver the bounty that it once did.... […]
Rep. Chavez: Let’s get focused on voter rights, economics
Dear Editor, As 2022 begins, many of us are reminded of the chaos, division, and seemingly distracted legislating that plagued the Democratic Party this past year. Holding a majority in... […]
HB2319 infringes on the public’s right to record police
Our right to record police is a mechanism that holds our public officials accountable. Arizona lawmakers recently introduced legislation that puts our right in jeopardy. House Bill 2319, sponsored by... […]
Protect residents, police by enforcing gun laws
Morris Richard Jones III, prohibited possessor, used illegally appropriated guns to slay the mother of an innocent and now orphaned child, shoot five Phoenix police officers, and injure four others... […]
Guns don’t belong on college campuses
Like many students of my generation, I have vivid early memories of gun violence. I remember my 7th grade math class making snowflakes to send to traumatized students after the... […]