Inflation, rising energy costs could squeeze families
Americans have their hands full right now. The COVID pandemic has made a major resurgence. And at the same time, inflation just hit 7 percent—the highest rate in 40 years. ... […]
End insulin rationing and prioritize Build Back Better
Money is tight for my family of six. Between paychecks, I have to choose between paying for groceries and filling my insulin prescription. Most weeks, there is nothing left in... […]
Help make Arizona better for all
The people who most directly impact daily life in Arizona are meeting again. The Arizona Legislature has started their 2022 session. Republicans have a razor-thin one vote majority in both... […]
The right against the right
VOTERS, this is NOT the time to ignore proposed Arizona legislation. Many of the bills your elected officials are bringing up in the next session of the Arizona Congress have... […]
Why the right is so wrong
When a political party that touted family values turns a blind eye to truth and goodness, the reality is not only sad, but terrifying. With a wink and a nod,... […]
Why do Republicans dismiss truth, deny facts?
I am trying to start to start the New Year off on a positive note, but reality, which you can see with your own eyes, is sadly refuted by many... […]
Maximize water security with new infrastructure, visionary policy
The most important legacy we can leave for future generations is a visionary and integrated set of policies, plans, and investments that protect our communities and resources, maximize their benefits, and ensure that the infrastructure we do have works as effectively as possible for all Arizonans.
CRIT Water Resiliency Act aids tribal, state needs
Decreasing precipitation and increasing temperatures are changing the availability of water and increasing challenges throughout the Southwest — especially here in Arizona. The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) are uniquely... […]
Keep ADEQ, but make it better
Last fall, the Arizona Auditor General’s Office confirmed what many of us knew, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is not doing its job, especially when it comes to water... […]
Pandemic offers fresh look at education
Three years ago, the education conversation in Arizona was sinking into firm trench lines between the #REDforED movement and education reform advocates. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, it brought not... […]
Let’s ‘put to bed’ 2022 election criticism
A few days ago, I participated in a four-hour hearing that will hopefully put to bed any lingering questions about the integrity of the November 2020 general election in Maricopa... […]
Sinema, Manchin prove there’s still a long way to go
The Black community owes a debt of gratitude to United States Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. The dynamic duo have managed, by supporting the filibuster and crippling two major... […]