The impact of DCS’ discovery gap on parents – a former department attorney’s perspective
The Attorney General and Department of Child Safety did the right thing here by flagging an issue for the public. Transparency is crucial in the days to come so that we, as advocates for families can trust that we have all the information to which we are entitled to help ensure a fair process.
Protecting Arizona election officials crucial ahead of upcoming elections
Instead of politicizing our election offices, we need to work together to ensure Arizona’s election officials have the proper resources to execute efficient, secure and streamlined elections. Ahead of critical state elections and the 2024 presidential elections, we need trust in our officials to do their job – free from harassment and threat. Our democracy depends on it.
Mingus Mountain: a sanctuary for trafficked children
“God’s Children Are Not For Sale”—But are they? Predation on children. Does this type of thing actually happen in this country? In Arizona? The answer is yes.
Arizona must shed light on Native American communities suffering in the shadows
I am grateful to see our state work to remedy this issue by closing some illegitimate sites of addiction therapy. Native American communities cannot afford for this issue to be put on the back burner in favor of less timely pursuits.
Medicare Advantage makes health care accessible for seniors
Harvard’s study confirms the importance of Medicare Advantage for our most vulnerable populations. It is imperative that our elected officials and policymakers in our nation’s capital understand how Medicare Advantage is helping narrow health equity gaps and continue to strengthen and expand the Medicare Advantage program.
Presidential shenanigans nothing new to nation
All is fair in love, war and politics. But, despite the overwhelming historical ignorance of the modern media, this is not new territory.
Evicted: How our American Dream became an Arizona nightmare
For my wife and me, this isn’t about the money. It’s about principle. We want our home back. More than anything, we want Arizona to stop allowing this abuse of power under which so many are being taken advantage of.
Clean energy, Arizonans’ resilience are keys to a better future
Resilience means adapting to changes and setbacks. I know the people of Arizona as resilient people. We’re going to work, caring for our families, and doing what we can to get by in this record-breaking heat. We also need to be looking ahead to how we can build a better future for the next generation, and that means making the transition to clean energy as quickly, thoroughly, and equitably as w[...]
Arizona needs 190K direct care workers in next seven years
By 2030, Arizona will need more than 190,000 new direct care workers. Those results, from a 2021 survey from the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI), concluded that, without intervention, the caregiver crisis will worsen.
Credit Card Competition Act good for small businesses and underserved communities
A recent op-ed raised concerns about the Credit Card Competition Act, but the truth is this bill will have a positive impact on small businesses and provide an economic boost for underserved communities by lowering the costs of goods and services.
Protecting access to contraception – a bipartisan issue
The right to contraception is a longstanding freedom that has allowed Americans to make our own decisions about our health. However, this right is currently under threat, from Supreme Court Justice Thomas, and state legislators across America. It’s time to codify the right to contraception in law.
We must grant certainty to our Afghan neighbors
As we approach the second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul and the 2021 U.S. military evacuation, let us take a moment to reflect on Arizona's remarkable response to this humanitarian crisis. After the chaotic situation in Afghanistan, Arizona stood as a shining example of compassion and solidarity, resettling over 2,000 Afghans within its borders.