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Letters to the Editor

Hobbs, Legislature, Toma, Petersen, budget, bills, legislation, education, vouchers, ESA, State of the State
Jul 7, 2016

This is why it’s important to become an independent

Despite the well-oiled argument that independent voters are merely Democrats and Republicans in sheep’s clothing, independents are becoming more organized outside the confines of partisan politics.

vote, Lake, Hobbs, debate, PBS
Jun 23, 2016

How can GOP Party chair Graham kick the BIll of Rights to the curb?

Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham’s recently published diatribe against the employment of so-called ballot harvesting must not go unchallenged.

Jun 9, 2016

Department of Child Safety – Struggling or successful?

Arizona’s child welfare system, which indeed has long been troubled, will not improve as long as DCS continues to use outdated, ineffective and costly practices; and a lack of political will to recognize when something is not working and make the necessary changes.

May 24, 2016

Meet my daughter: MLK Diversity Award recipient running for House of Representatives

I am shocked and appalled to see this publication diminish my daughter to her relationship status, the same woman who received the 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Award in Tempe for her leadership in the community.

Apr 21, 2016

Arizona GOP elite says Trump voters don’t matter

On March 22, 286,743 Arizona voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump to be the Republican Party presidential nominee. Ted Cruz got 172,294 votes - fewer votes than Bernie Sanders - in a state that is supposed to be conservative.

Apr 21, 2016

Nobody wants flex loans except out-of-state lenders

Representative J.D. Mesnard is wrong. Arizonans do not want payday lenders’ “flex loans.”

Mar 24, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Large-animal veterinarians important to state

Thank you for bringing attention to the shortage of food animal veterinarians in Arizona in your article on March 10. This is an important issue that Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale is working to address.

Mar 10, 2016

7 percent increase needed for developmentally disabled program

Through a privatized system of contractors, Arizona cares for about 35,000 individuals with severe developmental disabilities deemed by the state to be “at risk of institutionalization.” Instead, these individuals can receive services provided by direct service professionals employed by community providers, in their homes, other residential settings, day programs and work programs. These careg[...]

Feb 19, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Historical Society obstructs science education

Over 40,000 children visited the once top rated Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum in Phoenix every year. Most were brought by teachers or Scout leaders to participate in structured earth science education programs. School buses arrived almost daily, and came from as far away as Yuma.

doctor, doctor's jacket. healthcare, treatment
Jan 28, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Doctors offer further suggestions to prevent prescription drug abuse

Letter to the Editor: Doctors offer further suggestions to prevent prescription drug abuse

Jan 21, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Poor People’s Campaign is still with us

Letter to the Editor: Poor People’s Campaign is still with us

Jan 21, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Solar industry’s growth is worth recognizing

Letter to the Editor: Solar industry’s growth is worth recognizing

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