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Opinion

Mar 7, 2022

U.S. must learn from Europe’s energy crisis 

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, Americans are witnessing the troubling global impacts. Oil has passed $100 a barrel, and the European Union remains beholden to Russia for almost 40%... […]

Mar 7, 2022

Pro-life bills based on poor science and will fail to protect Arizonans 

Two direct attacks on Arizonan’s abortion rights have been steadily making their way through the state’s Congress: House Bill 2483, the Arizona Heartbeat Act, which heavily restricts abortion after what... […]

Mar 7, 2022

K-12 public education is the key to a vibrant Arizona economy

As a public school administrator, I watched the debate regarding the aggregate expenditure limit (AEL) with a great deal of interest. I was fascinated by the political discussion, especially in... […]

Mar 7, 2022

Diplomatic solution exists to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine

The fog of war often makes it impossible for otherwise sensible international leaders to visualize solutions to the diplomatic crisis at the center of armed conflict. Sadly, this is true... […]

Mar 7, 2022

App Store bill puts Arizonans’ sensitive info at risk

Today many of us use our devices to manage our lives. We use them for banking, shopping, gaming, entertainment, and even finding love. But if the Arizona state Legislature gets... […]

What comes next? Election losers discuss their plans for the future
Mar 3, 2022

Wanted: Candidates who listen to voters 

There are as many reasons to run for public office as there are candidates. Many are motivated by a particular issue or philosophy, which they emphasize in their election campaign.... […]

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Mar 2, 2022

HB2492, other extreme voting bills must be stopped

The Arizona Legislature is apparently done paying lip service to protecting voter access. A number of extreme bills that will upend Arizona’s well-functioning election system are rocketing through the Legislature.... […]

Mar 2, 2022

Homicide charge is not a solution to drug use 

There is a bill currently under serious consideration at the Arizona Legislature that would shift Arizona’s overdose crisis into overdrive. HB2021 threatens people who suffer from substance-use disorder with homicide... […]

Mar 2, 2022

Innovation secret to state’s future, targeted public investment necessary

 A continued investment of $3-5 million in the Applied Research Fund and $34.5 million in ASU’s New Economy Initiative will make a huge impact on our jump to an innovation-driven economy. This continuum of investment is necessary if we are truly going to have Arizona be a leader in technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

Mar 1, 2022

Lieberman: Ducey MUST denounce Wendy Rogers  

A hundred years ago my grandfather emigrated from the Ukraine to escape the anti-Semitism and ethnic conflict that would soon engulf most of Europe. We talk of never forgetting. I... […]

Feb 28, 2022

Free Black minds: Pass the Education Equal Opportunity Act 

Dear Editor,  As another Black History Month comes to an end and we reflect on the sacrifices made in the past by so many in our country, no sacrifice is... […]

Feb 28, 2022

A simple 21st century solution to a healthcare obstacle for seniors

  The 20th century brought the advent of publicly available vaccines for a variety of deadly diseases, improving the quality of life and the life expectancy of most Americans. Polio... […]

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