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Democracy

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Oct 4, 2022

Vote for caring candidates for Scottsdale governing board, avoid those mailing false, slanderous postcards

This letter is to inform Scottsdale Unified School District residents of a group or individuals who are mailing false and slanderous postcards to voters. 

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Sep 27, 2022

You can make a difference, bring back civility when you vote

Arizona’s politics is so divisive that families tiptoe around the subject until they barely speak, old friends don’t connect because discussing what is going on in the world is off the table for comment, neighbors are careful not to say the word Republican or Democrat, and new acquaintances are welcome if they have your same political philosophy.

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Sep 23, 2022

Governors races take on new prominence, with higher stakes

Governors races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections. But this fall, which candidate wins a state's top executive post, including in Arizona, could be pivotal for the nation's political future.

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Aug 29, 2022

Trump mobilizing mob after FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search, threatening democracy

Former President Donald Trump is actively organizing an alternative to legitimate government power—a large, violent mob mobilized to intimidate government officials and thwart their objectives.

Feb 23, 2022

How to save democracy: Rediscover our shared history

American democracy is weak for a plethora of reasons. One cause is a loss of a shared sense of history. Nation’s survive when the populous can unite behind a shared... […]

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Jan 21, 2021

A perspective – democracy is still working

Speak out, get involved, stand up for what you believe. Democracy is alive and well. A bit bloodied, but still alive. And we need to keep it that way. That is my take.

Sep 8, 2020

America’s democracy not in jeopardy

Is America's democracy -- the most successful political experiment in history -- hanging on by a thread? Many commentators think so.

Students were greeted by supporters, signs and flowers as they returned to class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 in Parkland, Fla. With a heavy police presence, classes resumed for the first time since several students and teachers were killed by a former student on Feb. 14. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Mar 2, 2018

Mass shooting could spur Arizona gun law changes

Every day since 17 students and faculty were gunned down in a Florida high school, Arizona’s Democratic legislators have pleaded with their Republican colleagues to do something, anything, to make sure such a mass shooting never happens again.

Feb 9, 2017

Calls often go unheard as constituents increasingly try to engage with lawmakers

Over the course of the last few weeks, in the wake of the election, thousands and thousands of phone calls and emails have poured into elected officials’ offices from all across the nation.

Oct 20, 2016

McCain: Americans must respect election decisions by voters

Sen. John McCain says Americans should be proud of their election systems and must respect the decisions made by the majority of voters.

Feb 1, 2016

Panel approves new approach to electing presidents

A House panel on Monday approved a measure, that, had it been in effect in 2000, would have meant Al Gore would have been president.

Nov 1, 2013

Reforming election reform

Debate over HB2305 continues after opponents gather enough signatures to put it on the ballot

Groups opposing the state’s election reform law rejoiced on Oct. 29 when the secretary of state concluded the referendum against the law has enough signatures to appear on the 2014 ballot.

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