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Don’t defund police; eliminate qualified immunity
The big picture is this: the fragmented impact of piecemeal defunding may not result in conclusive reform, dampening much of the momentum of the reform movement accelerated by George Floyd’s death.
University campus experience will be different this year
There is a real joy to being a student on the campus of a major university. The experience, the learning opportunities and the friends change a person’s life. With COVID-19,... […]
State needs policy to address unique needs of women in prison
A growing awareness for the need to understand differing needs of male and female offenders have already led a handful of states to implement gender responsive policies. Arizona should do the same in order to create successful programs that will make a lasting change in women’s lives and equip them to return to their communities.
COVID-19, insurance reimbursement threaten air ambulance industry
Arizona policymakers must ensure that air ambulance providers can access resources intended to reimburse the health care industry in future coronavirus relief legislation. Insurers must also do their part and step up to cover the costs of care. Failure to act puts Arizonans at risk.
Congress must protect health care workers, reject rate-setting
Our congressional leaders have to work together on supporting doctors, nurses, and health care providers as they continue to battle the virus and help flatten the curve. They can’t win the war alone.
Great schools innovate to teach our kids successfully during and beyond this pandemic
It is a critical time that cannot be lost in handwringing about whether or not it is possible to teach successfully in this moment. It is. And policymakers can help. Today’s students need the benefit of novel education policies designed around this time and these urgent needs.
To Test or Not To Test?
As an initial matter, one thing is clear: the importance of diagnostic testing in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response cannot be overstated. Robust testing with quick results is vital to identify potentially infectious carriers of the virus, many of whom may not have symptoms but can spread the disease to others by simply talking or breathing.
During this pandemic, it’s more important to vaccinate your kids
Recently, I found myself weighing a decision of keeping my son’s well-child visit appointment, which this year included vaccinations, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had made the appointment several months... […]
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... […]
With criminal justice reform, authentic rehabilitation is vital
Walt Blackman, a Republican legislator, who is known for supporting criminal justice reforms, but who also has a sustained record of supporting conservative Republican values, such as being opposed to... […]
Arizona still has a chance to rein in “policing for profit”
Civil asset forfeiture reforms were derailed in the state House less than a month ago. Whatever excuses proffered by the opponents of reform no longer hold up against the stark reality of today. Those who opposed SB 1556 now have the opportunity to do the right thing and correct their mistake. And there’s no question it was a mistake—we all know better now.
Era of the knee on our neck must end
America has to come together. What happened to Mr. Floyd has to stop. The era of the knee on the neck of people of color must end. Only when criminals, on either side of the protests, are held accountable will our nation advance toward a more perfect union.
