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Putting workers back in spotlight: challenging misconceptions on project labor agreements
A recent article in the Guest Commentaries section of the Arizona Capitol Times titled "We need to protect employers and workers" by the President of the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AZAGC) Inc. blurs the lines between corporate interests and the well-being of workers.
2nd ASU firing ‘retaliation’ for conservative event
Another former Arizona State University employee has come forward with allegations she was terminated from her position as “retaliation” for producing events that university administrators didn’t like.
Two organizations trying to influence state politics attempting to get exemptions for Prop 211 disclosures
Rebuffed in their bid to totally quash a voter-approved ban on "dark money,'' two organizations involved in trying to influence Arizona politics are now trying to at least get themselves and their donors exempted from its provisions.
GOP lawmakers call ASU’s free speech into question
Democrats and Republicans on a legislative panel clashed over free speech on Arizona’s largest university campus Tuesday and will likely resume the fight into next year’s session.
No ‘free speech’ moral high ground for groups’ opposition to Prop 211
I am an avid supporter of Proposition 211, the “Anti-Dark Money” disclosure Initiative approved by almost three-quarters of voters in last year’s election. I believe that Prop. 211—now titled the Right to Know Act -- will promote more honest and open political communication (speech) in the public arena.
Group asks judge to toss conservative advocacy organization’s attempt to kill ‘dark money’ law
The group that convinced voters last year to expose "dark money'' contributions to political campaigns wants a federal judge to toss a bid by a conservative advocacy group to kill the new law.
We’re suing to restore our right to free speech
Add it all up, and Prop. 211 will stifle Arizonans from advocating for causes they care about.
Supporters of ‘dark money’ spending abandon ‘conservative’ principles
As a Republican former Arizona governor, a Democratic former Arizona attorney general, and an independent Arizona businessman, we were proud to represent the broad political spectrum to stop anonymous political spending in our state. Voters in November approved Proposition 211 or the “Voters’ Right to Know Act," however opponents of the measure aren’t giving up.
Free speech, religious freedom for all
The diversity of groups standing with the Alliance Defending Freedom in our current Supreme Court cases shows the way forward. Despite our differences, we must work together to protect each other’s freedoms. That’s the surest path to realizing our Constitution’s promise of free speech and religious freedom for all.
GOP lawmaker wants to mandate speaker viewpoints on campus
A Glendale Republican lawmaker says he's found a way to ensure that university students get all sides of controversial issues: force the schools to search out -- and, if necessary, fund -- opposing viewpoints.
New, misplaced sensitivity about privacy evolving in society
Like it or not, people do not have a right to privacy that protects them from being photographed in public areas, especially when they are doing something newsworthy.
Supreme Court got it right, Phoenix violated speech rights
A state court isn’t typically where you’d turn for a dose of inspirational poetry. But once in a while, there’s an exception to every rule. For anyone interested in freedom, the Arizona Supreme Court’s majority decision in Brush & Nib Studio v. City of Phoenix is music to the ears.
