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I served my country for 23 years in the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Teams and deployed all over the world. While I spent much of my time in war-torn regions, I also had the opportunity to see beautiful outdoor spaces like ...

As Arizona's schools adapt to online instruction and try to figure out their short-term plans, the coronavirus-related disruptions on the state's education system have only just begun. The COVID-19 pandemic's negative impacts on the economy and tax revenues are going to cause major shortfalls in school district and state budgets, which will make it increasingly crucial for Arizona to pivot toward a more equitable and flexible school funding system that better utilizes every education dollar.

At 16, I was traumatized in a ghetto in Chicago when I was there on a two-week work-study event with the Presbyterian Church. We 20 white and rural kids from Wisconsin went to the big city to meet and work ...

Americans are a passionate breed. Get us started on something combustible like freedom of speech and we’ll burn the house down. Talk to us about deficits and surpluses and debt and you can see yourself out. I have a modest ...

After two decades of studying what makes our state’s economy so strong, it’s clear there are multiple factors that have positioned Arizona for long-term success. Competitive tax rates, smart economic development programs and competitive regulation policy provide us with a ...

The COVID-19 crisis has undoubtedly turned a public eye on the importance of resources like hospitals and emergency services. In the coming months, the pandemic will continue to demonstrate how critical it is for the continuation of programs and services ...

In the blink of an eye, a brain injury, the most common cause of disability and death can occur, causing catastrophic and long-term damages. Once that damage is done, it can be a long road to recovery. Moreover, individuals who ...

It is likely an understatement to say that the novel coronavirus pandemic has affected every dimension of contemporary life. Amid the upheaval and uncertainty, the projected economic, social, and, of course, health and medical implications are staggering. The pandemic has ...

When building solutions in addressing the global threat of climate change, pitting the private sector against global environmental interests should not be our de-facto ideological foundation. Contrary to the implicit assumptions underlying the Green New Deal, the environmental, public health, ...

Although Arizona’s stay-at-home order has expired, COVID-19 has not changed. It is highly infectious and has a potential for serious adverse effects. As such, we believe it’s even more important now for Arizona residents to monitor themselves and choose to ...