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It’s not their money – it’s ours
They just don’t seem to get it. High-profile government officials – public employees who draw a taxpayer-funded salary – are griping amid public scrutiny of where, exactly, Arizonans’ hard-earned dollars […]
Disagree better Arizona (Yes, it’s possible)
Let’s seize this opportunity to transform how we engage in political discourse, not only for ourselves but for future generations. Together, we can learn to disagree better and create a more inclusive future that benefits all Arizonans. Visit disagreebetteraz.com to access our toolkit, view upcoming events, and join the movement.
Lawmakers must learn from our own mistakes
Looking ahead to next year’s session, I hope my colleagues will join me in taking stock of the challenges we faced this year and adjust our course to better serve Arizonans. The future of our state depends on our ability to put partisanship aside and work together to find solutions that lay the groundwork for a prosperous and equitable future for all.
Doctor’s Orders: We Must Protect the ACA at All Costs
The Affordable Care Act and the Medicaid Expansion saved Arizona, and greatly improved the health of its residents. The new Biden-Harris provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act take us even further in terms of providing equity in coverage. It’s good for the health of our patients, our communities, and our state.
Tempe hit by false attack on its homelessness efforts
Effectively addressing drug addiction, alcoholism, mental illness, and the many other causes of homelessness requires training and skill. It does not require — and indeed is hampered by — enabling activities. The well-meaning and those who pretend to be saintly often end up interfering with legitimate efforts to provide care and pathways toward recovery
Lawmakers’ ballot measures block election reform
In an opinion published in the Arizona Capitol Times on Aug. 1, 2024, “Election Reform Voters Have Been Waiting for, Finally”, Al Bell correctly argued that Proposition 140, better known […]
Inflation and credit card swipe fees devastating
As inflation continues to run rampant, no other racial or ethnic group has felt the financial sting more than Native Americans. When surveyed, 69% of them reported “serious financial struggle” […]
Get Ready for Soaring Power Bills
mericans want — and deserve — affordable, reliable power. But what they’re getting is just the opposite. Our next president will face an electricity crisis — either double down on what clearly isn’t working, or chart a new energy future shaped by the concerns and expertise of the nation’s utilities and grid operators. This shouldn’t be a tough call to make.
AZ Hugs case shows cities embracing wrong solutions for homelessness
While governments are not required to provide shelter or food to those in need, they certainly cannot stand in the way of people who wish to do so. Good Samaritans like Norma and Austin have a constitutional right to engage in charity.
Winning candidates must be on right side of Social Security
The presidential debate along with the Republican National Convention both put Social Security in the spotlight with candidates acknowledging how important this program is on the national stage – literally. White House hopefuls and our state’s Senate candidates would be wise to continue on this path if they want to resonate with Arizona voters come November.
Financial literacy links young adults with American Dream
Prioritizing ongoing financial literacy education goes far beyond the dream of homeownership. It gives students the tools to increase their chances of achieving economic security as adults. And that is an American Dream we can all get behind.
Supreme Court reform crucial for LGBTQ+ protection
We are now asking those elected representatives to fight for us by heeding the president’s call to reform the Supreme Court. We know what happens when that call goes unanswered. We have lived it. And we cannot go back to where we were, when we have come so far to reach where we are.
