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Letters to the Editor

Sep 8, 2020

It’s time for all of us to practice the Golden Rule

This virus is neither Democratic or Republican, so stop politicizing a serious pandemic and listen to medical professionals, doctors, and scientists who know way more than you.

Sep 1, 2020

Federal legislation bans slaughter of horses

Dear Editor: I am writing to you today because I support, S. 2006, the SAFE Act to ban horse slaughter this year. Slaughtering horses is completely barbaric and needs to […]

The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon. A federal study found that fish in the Grand Canyon and 20 other national parks in the West have trace amounts of mercury. (U.S. Geological Survey Photo)
Aug 31, 2020

Projects to restore public lands, national parks can begin

This bipartisan, bicameral legislative victory did not come easily. It took decades of grassroots work and the tireless support of conservation champions in Congress to see permanent funding of the LWCF - a conservation program paid for by royalties from offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters that typically receives less than half of its allotment.

Aug 31, 2020

French smart, compassionate, deserves a look

Dear Editor, I’ve read in this paper that Republicans in Legislative District 6 are distraught over the primary victory of Wendy Rogers, their party’s candidate for State Senate. They say […]

Aug 31, 2020

New bill signals progress for Arizona dialysis care

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, most of our lawmakers are rightfully doing everything they can to get the situation under control and protect vulnerable Arizonans.

Aug 20, 2020

Let us not suspend academic expectations

If we don’t continue to expect and insist that our students demonstrate significant learning, I don’t believe we can genuinely say that we love them.

Jul 27, 2020

Legislators need to protect school choice

As school districts decide their plans for the upcoming school year, I urge our legislators to protect school choice so that all families can choose a school that meets their needs.

Jul 27, 2020

Ducey needs to step up

If we are all God’s children, then everyone should be respected and treated equally. There is no excuse for prejudice to run rampant with no resolve.

Jul 21, 2020

Black lives do matter

Dear Editor: When are Governor Ducey and local papers going to forcefully state Black Lives Matter? It seems like any strong support or comments that would benefit the Black community […]

Jul 7, 2020

International Affairs Budget imperative for helping world’s poor

The current administration has proposed a 22 percent cut to the U.S.' development and diplomacy cuts for FY2021. I strongly want our congressional leaders including, our Governor, Doug Ducey, our Senators Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema and our district representatives to protect the budget to further global poverty reduction efforts, boost U.S. job creation and advance our national security int[...]

Jul 7, 2020

Cut out politics, make public health priority

The results from ignoring scientific warnings is a metastasizing virus. When will ignorance give way to the educated? Cut out the politics and make the health and safety of your family, friends, and neighbors your number one priority.

Jun 16, 2020

Don’t dismantle tech companies

Dear Editor: With trillions of dollars being spent on buoying American small businesses, its workers, and the country’s coronavirus efforts, it is more important than ever that we prioritize how […]

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