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... […]
House panel OKs gender standards for state documents
Insisting that boys are boys and girls are girls, Arizona lawmakers are moving to block state agencies from giving a third option for those who identify as neither. HB2294 would... […]
Faith will save our country
Do you believe that “things happen for a reason”? I have believed this my whole adult life. Sometimes the outcome makes us sad but then turns out to be a... […]
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,... […]
Last straw: Fed-up Arizona Democrats censure Sen. Sinema
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is growing increasingly isolated from some of her party's most influential officials and donors after playing a key role in scuttling voting rights legislation that many consider essential to preserving democracy.
Covid battles rankle legislators
The House chambers have felt a little emptier this year. A noticeable number of members have been absent forcing leadership at times to appoint new members to committees to replace... […]
A year after Jan. 6 GOP Clears Path for 2022, beyond
In the weeks leading up to the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, a handful of Americans — including well-known Arizona politicians and obscure local bureaucrats —... […]
IRC on track to turn southern AZ congressional district red
The Independent Redistricting Commission is moving to give Republicans an edge in electing members of Congress for the coming decade.
Democrats need to focus on real issues
It’s time to refocus on the kitchen table issues – building a future economy that all communities can be a part of, building a working environment that is just and allows people to get a leg up, building an American health care system that everyone has access to while getting the pandemic fully under control, building the infrastructure that promotes a clean environment and safe educational [...]
Border top issue for statewide GOP hopefuls
Republicans running for Senate are sticking to the same simple message about border security – the border is a mess, President Biden is to blame and a return to former President Trump’s approach is needed.
LGBT and conservative? You’re not alone
I encourage all LGBT voters to look at what the Democrat Party has become and ask yourselves: “Does this party truly represent my values?” If the answer is no, don’t feel alone – the Republican Party has room for you.
Youngkin Virginia victory lesson for Arizona GOP?
A win and a near-win on the other side of the country has some Arizona Republicans hoping they can replicate the same success here, if they make next year's election about kitchen-table issues.