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America passed the Trump stress test
Donald Trump's presidency has been a four-year stress test of America's constitutional system. Trump's belligerent governance has weakened the bipartisan fabric – rooted in prudence, decency and comity – that ties our multi-branch system of government together.
Arizona should take steps to reinvigorate recycling
These three actions would allow municipalities to innovate, making their recycling programs more expansive, cost-effective and profitable. We urge the Arizona Legislature to recognize the needs of municipalities and support their efforts to revitalize Arizona’s recycling sector.
Investment in civics education builds strong communities
Last month’s elections were full of good news. And that good news was the turnout. More Americans and more Arizonans voted than ever before. In our state, nearly 80% of... […]
Fiscal responsibility guiding AZ through tough times
We must continue to remain vigilant and fiscally responsible. Arizona is obviously doing something right to be in this great position.
Defund the police is the revolution we need
When the income gap between the “haves” and “have nots” grows wider, society become unstable. Instead the police militarized. Budgets ballooned. Money is taken from homeless, health care, infrastructure, education. Reform has failed.
Biden Manufacturing Plan Requires Major Increase in U.S. Mining
Instead of increased reliance on mineral production in China, a major polluter, Washington should encourage domestic mining under world-leading environmental and labor standards. Turning a blind eye to China’s pollution, labor abuses, and human rights violations should no longer be tolerated.
Eliminate 55-bed mental health limit
Our system is broken in many ways. But again, there are many narrow fixes with broad positive implications which start the process of improvement. This is one of those narrow fixes. The 55-bed cap is a monumental failure – it should be eliminated.
Voters support expanding county health care system
A divided electorate in Maricopa County found common ground on Election Day by showing overwhelming support for our community’s public teaching hospital and safety net health care system.
Defunding police will hurt neighborhoods that need them
“No officer wants to pull the trigger.” That’s what one officer told me when I asked him if there was one thing he thinks the public should know about law enforcement. The best way to achieve that goal is giving officers the support where they need it most.
Skipping kindergarten is detrimental to learning
We believe kindergarten is essential for all students in Arizona, especially now. A fact parents may not be familiar with is that if families choose to keep their child out of kindergarten this year, when they enroll next year, they will be placed in first grade and may fall far behind their peers in learning.
Bison reduction pact benefits Grand Canyon, herd
I applaud everyone from Game and Fish Department staff, who have worked ceaselessly on this issue, to Secretary Bernhardt and Superintendent Keable. Your efforts will ultimately bring back the appropriate balance that is necessary to ensure the success of the bison herd and the Grand Canyon’s resources for generations to come, by using science and skilled volunteers.
A stutterer’s perspective on Gov. Doug Ducey
Oct. 22 marked International Stuttering Awareness Day, a day intended to raise public awareness of an issue faced by 1% of the world’s population and roughly 3 million Americans.
