Imagine a world without hate
The world would be better off if everyone went back to practicing the Golden Rules of tolerance, respect, kindness, empathy and understanding.
High court to hear arguments over Biden’s deportation policy
The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
Anecdotes, Aberrations and Averages
We do indeed have a rationality problem. And one of the core reasons why is that people draw the wrong conclusions about what they see. Again and again. Taking the time to put things in context would help.
Florence woman pleads guilty in terrorism plot
A Florence woman charged with helping her incarcerated husband orchestrate a terrorist plot has pleaded guilty.
Arizona attorney general seeks expansion of terror laws
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants the Legislature to expand the state's terrorism laws to include more crimes and add a mandatory minimum sentence.
Arizona man charged in plot on DMV office pleads not guilty
A Tucson man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of plotting a terrorist attack on a motor vehicle office in metro Phoenix.
Bill to protect Arizonans from ‘arrest or capture’ moves forward
The measure approved Tuesday by the Senate Committee on Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility makes it illegal to “arrest or capture” any citizen “with the intent of detention under the law of war.” It also would bar executing anyone who has not first been convicted in a federal court.
Arizona governor wants major new spending on border security
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday he wants the Legislature to approve "tens of millions of dollars" in new funding for a border security force made up of state police, a move intended to address border smuggling even as immigration and terrorism worries emerge as potent 2016 political issues.
Local experts: New era of terrorism constantly evolving
In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris, the world’s leaders have been focused on what it might take to stop the Islamic terrorist group ISIS, which claimed responsibility for the Friday assaults that killed 129 and wounded more than 300.
Migrant rights organization leads protest of Ducey refugee policy
A group of about 25 demonstrators chanted “Ducey, we reject your racism” outside the Governor’s Tower this morning in a protest against Gov. Doug Ducey’s call for an “immediate halt”... […]
Time for Arizona to stand against Tehran-sponsored extremism
This February marks the anniversary of a momentous event in the modern history of democracy and extremism. Protests swept through the streets of Tehran and major cities across the country, as protest spread like wildfire and the trains and major businesses ground to a halt.
Arizona lawmakers give cool reception to deal on Iran’s nuclear program
Several Arizona lawmakers have weighed in on the Obama administration’s weekend announcement of an agreement intended to limit Iran’s nuclear program – and most are not pleased.