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Make no mistake: As long as Trump is President, teachers and educators will never have a seat at the table with the administration.

There are a lot of unknowns right now as the state of our country changes on a daily basis, but that unknown presents an opportunity. We need to take advantage of policy momentum right now in Congress and Phoenix, where elected officials are working toward transformative paths and mechanisms to embrace new modes of learning as a result of the pandemic. We might not ever get another chance like this to significantly affect our education system.

As for those who have money to spare, contributing to local candidates in heated races would prove to be the most impactful way to reach their desired outcome in an election. So as the 2020 general election nears, make sure to spend your money and vote wisely to have your values represented in Arizona politics.

Forgotten from the heritage of the 19th Amendment was what was really behind it – not just the right to vote but the democratization of the family and women’s place in the family and the world.

Back in Oregon, the commanders of Invest in Ed might heed the wisdom of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, a revered leader and forefather of the lands that belong to their state, “It does not require many words to speak the truth.”

In response to a recent article by the Arizona Capitol Times, it is necessary to make numerous corrections to the misleading information published.

Arizonans can breathe a sigh of relief, as well, knowing that at least for now, Invest in Ed’s deceptive scheme will not be put before the voters, saving the state from the massive near-$1 billion tax hike the proposal would have delivered — and the devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and the state’s economy.

Governor Ducey’s decision to shut down gyms unfairly targeted them based on a false perception of their inability to keep members safe. For the sake of gym members and gym owners alike, I hope that he realizes this before it is too late for the countless gyms that are on the brink of shutting down for good.

As the coronavirus continues to upend the country, Americans are facing unique challenges. Millions are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. If that isn’t bad enough, electricity bills are also rising during peak summer demand. That means staying cool has suddenly become an unaffordable luxury for many.

Donald Trump is not a dictator. There are plenty of things for Americans to be concerned about right now. The coronavirus. Election interference. China. To name a few. But Donald Trump becoming a dictator is not one of them. There ...