OPINION — Re: Arizona deserves the full story on Abe Hamadeh: The full story, like the fact he was born in this country to parents who were here illegally? Like the full story that he doesn’t live in the district he represents? more

OPINION — Thank you to Richard Smith for his ongoing reporting on Attorney General Kris Mayes’ investigation into Glendale’s council stipends. The issue is simple: in 2019, Glendale voters explicitly rejected a salary increase. In 2022, City Administrative Policy 11 quietly bypassed the public’s clear vote, handing council members a $900 monthly stipend plus a $450 monthly car allowance. more

OPINION — We are writing to address the inflammatory accusations written in a statement from Peoria City Councilmember Jennifer Crawford. more

OPINION — Congressman Schweikert, our national debt just hit $40 trillion. Way to go. This happened on your watch, even though your congressional website states that one of your “top priorities … more

OPINION — How many of you watched the banned James Talarico interview on YouTube? This is the Jimmy Kimmel interview that Trump successfully shut down. I urge my neighbors, friends and family … more

OPINION — A recent letter defended the influence of Christianity in public affairs. The author included the statements, "Religious morality is condemned as ‘sectarian’ while secular … more

OPINION — Enough is enough. My home is not a political weapon. more

OPINION — Please join me in voting yes on the Scottsdale Unified School District capital bond. Having served on the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board, I know firsthand that maintaining … more

We can all agree that wildfires are a threat to lives, property and health. Fortunately.. more

OPINION — In 2017, Scottsdale became a Golden Rule City: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The city council’s civil dialogue principles ask us to patiently listen, speak … more

MIAMI — EveryLibrary , the national political action committee for libraries, has joined Florida library foundations, Friends of the Library groups and library supporters to launch Keep Libraries … more

OPINION — In my office, a conversation about suicide may start with a patient saying they cannot sleep, a parent mentioning that their teenager has withdrawn from friends or an older adult struggling with pain, illness or the loss of a spouse. None of these concerns necessarily means someone is considering suicide, but each is a reason to ask more questions. more

OPINION — Rick Dime does not like socialism . That's OK. But then why does he support a president who wants to give $5000 to each and every adult American? You can't get much more socialistic than … more

Since the mid-1980s, the Valley has built its regional freeway system, which moves tens of thousands of people every day. Population continues to grow. Lane expansion is inevitable. New freeways are … more

Gilbert council members release first episode of political comedy podcast Confirms my suspicions about their motivation for public “service”. Sounds more like ego than anything else. — … more

OPINION — Should construction of the border wall on Native American land be continued? A resounding no. more

OPINION — This summer, the General Services Administration awarded Xcelerare Solutions and its subcontractor, Socure, a five-year, $163 million contract to run artificial intelligence identity checks through Login.gov, the front door most Americans use to access their federal services and benefits. In practice, this means that one of the major AI vendors now sits behind the login page for nearly every layer of government. more

As the decision to vote YES on Amendment 3 looms, government officials all across Florida are apparently hard at work, if such a thing exists … more

OPINION — My understanding of the treaty plans made with the tribes here in America is that the tribes and their land are to be treated as sovereign. more

OPINION — A few weeks ago, a family of four was brought to our doors by a Phoenix firefighter who had responded to a heat-distress call in a parking lot where the family had been living out of their car. That handoff, from first responder to shelter provider, happens more often than most people realize. more