Opinion - Civility Learning Lab

Scottsdale must change course on water, vote for Zubia

OPINION — Councilmembers Barry Graham and Jan Dubauskas’ water comments make clear: they either don’t understand — or don’t want you to understand — Scottsdale’s challenges. After … more

By Solange Whitehead | Member, Scottsdale City Council | 10/26/26

Arizona’s health care system needs to improve

OPINION — I pray to God something improves with our health care system. My husband is dead and gone because the health care system here in Arizona failed him. I called 911 because my husband … more

By Patricia Brooks | Scottsdale | 10/26/26

We choose Scottsdale residents, Zubia chooses special interests

OPINION — A simple theme has emerged in this city council election: We choose Scottsdale residents, while Raoul Zubia consistently chooses special interests. That difference is obvious on the … more

By Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham | Scottsdale | 10/26/26

Candidates talk green energy, rate increases

OPINION — Recently, I had an opportunity to participate in a forum for ACC candidates sponsored by two faith-based Phoenix organizations. All of the candidates were invited, but only Clara Pratte … more

By Bill Janiga | Paradise Valley | 10/26/26

Vote for Zubia in Scottsdale

OPINION — The cancer of our city council must be cut out. It spread throughout, from Barry Graham to Kathy Littlefield, and is turning it from a non-partisan position into one that clearly uses … more

By Jonathan Brechner | Scottsdale | 10/26/26

This election, return energy efficiency to the forefront

OPINION — Probably the least understood state agency is the Arizona Corporation Commission. Sure, it regulates businesses, but it also has the extremely important task of regulating electric … more

By Ron Schilling | Scottsdale | 10/26/26

Love at first byte: Is your next date human — or is it AI?

OPINION — Online dating used to mean wondering whether someone’s profile photo was 10 years old. Now there’s a more fundamental question: Does this person even exist? more

By Marla Lit | Peoria | 10/26/26

Scottsdale residents deserve whole truth on apartments, water

OPINION — Polls show water ranks atop the issues local voters consider most important. It’s no surprise, then, to see politicians make dubious claims about water usage to sway voters. … more

By Courtney LeVinus Gilstrap | Arizona Multihousing Association | 10/26/26

Mt. Olive Church gives the history of their Church and thanks Sister Fisher

We want to thank our oldest living member Sister Tommie Lee Fisher for her record keeping and outstanding memory. more

By Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church | 10/26/26

Letter to the Editor: FGT lawsuit / pipeline requires answers for farmers and Glades residents

Western Palm Beach County has been home to my family for more than 100 years. more

By Donia Adams Roberts | 10/26/26

Hoff: Midterms will bring change and chaos

The 2026 midterm election for Congress has extra significance since both chambers are in play for a change of party leadership. This piece offers some predictions of results and the ensuing events that could follow. more

By Dr. Samuel B. Hoff | 10/26/26

What happens if Democrats win nationwide?

OPINION — The United States is in dire need of rescue. That will happen if Democrats win nationwide. What exactly would that look like? Since 2025, the Executive branch has run virtually everything. more

By Steve Grogan | Sun City | 10/26/26

Don't let technical rule thwart delivery of cutting-edge drugs to Valley patients

OPINION — For years, some of the most effective cancer and immune therapies came with a hidden cost: an afternoon in an infusion chair. That is changing ... a proposal pending at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could put that progress at risk. more

By Jack Kalavritinos | 10/26/26

Sperry: Are president’s checks propaganda or reality?

I was one of those older adults, covered by Medicare, who received a check for $90 from the president, along with a letter explaining how that money would “offset some of the cost of your October Medicare premium.” more

10/26/26

Donna Davis is our choice for MCCCD Governing Board

OPINION — We are writing this letter in support of Donna Davis who is running for re-election to the Maricopa County Community College Governing Board. She has served as an MCCCD board member for four years. more

By Ann and John Donahue | Litchfield Park | 10/26/26

Lynn: Presumption of innocence needs protection

Innocent until proven guilty is one of the central pillars of the American justice system. This is a principle we are taught in grade school and one that should guide how we treat people accused of crimes. more

By Rep. Sean Lynn | 10/26/26

Rock truck noise increasingly a problem on Camelback Road

OPINION — I live on Escondido Drive off North Village Parkway near Camelback Road between Millennium High School and Jackie Robinson Little League Field. I work from home and around noon there are so many rock trucks, many of which engine-brake even though they are not allowed to. The sound is so loud it hurts my children’s eardrums. more

By Kathryn Davis | Litchfield Park | 10/26/26

Question of the Week: Do you still play games in the Arizona Lottery?

The Arizona Lottery was created when voters approved Proposition 200 in November 1980. The two biggest games are Powerball and Mega Millions, both multi-state games. Odds of winning are just as … more

10/26/26

Hamadeh’s $10,000 reward for information on rival’s attackers rings hollow

OPINION — Abe Hamadeh and Bernadette Greene-Placentia are running for the Congressional District 8’s U.S. House seat. Personally, I default to believing women who come forward with news of an assault. Sadly, I am seeing horrific comments online by Hamadeh supporters. more

By Epson Brewer | Sun City | 10/25/26

Speak up: Gilbert readers give opinions on council, school board, more

Gilbert pulls Regional Park revote from council agenda, plans November discussion Mayor Anderson is the problem. He only knows how to spend. Parks are 100% expense with maintenance and more … more

10/25/26