OPINION — We asked Afghans to translate for our patrols, guard our bases and stand beside our troops under fire. In return, we made them a promise, in writing: Serve with us, and we will not leave you to be hunted. For a while, we kept it. more

OPINION — There is so much to consider when choosing an assisted living facility, starting with whether it offers the appropriate level of care for a loved one’s needs. Not all long-term … more

OPINION — For some, America’s 250th birthday is a chance to show their patriotism, a testament to our Founding Fathers’ wisdom, the Constitution and a democratic experiment that has persevered for more than 2 1/2 centuries. Others see it as a reckoning of unmet promises, broken covenants and one more attempt to obscure our nation’s dark history of genocide, oppression and racism. more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — The most-dangerous health problems often arrive without warning. Blood pressure climbs silently. Depression goes unspoken. Developmental delays go unnoticed until a child is already behind. That’s why a single appointment, a well-child visit, a primary-care check-up, a routine screening, can mean catching a problem early instead of confronting it as an emergency. But each of these outcomes depends on something easy to take for granted: having a trusted place to turn for care, regardless of your life circumstances. more

OPINION — Do you enjoy paying for boondoggles? Probably not. But like it or not, you’re paying for a big one. Councilmember Dubauskas is taking an all-expenses paid trip (expenses paid by … more

Corporate franchise income has been 30% of the state of Delaware’s income for over 30 years. more

OPINION — The future of the Colorado River continues to highlight the importance of long-term planning, responsible water management and conservation across our state. more

In this piece, I will argue that one of the reasons that Donald Trump is our president today is that certain crucial personal information about him and about a subset of his supporters was suppressed. more

OPINION — Why is it so difficult for some to grasp Fountain Hills is a conservative town, as evidenced by 8,505 registered Republicans and 3,729 registered Democrats? It’s not surprising … more

OPINION — Regarding Following the money: how Arizona pays for public school students and other articles written by Stacy Mantle: they are missing one major angle … “compared to what?” more

OPINION — Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the same: to chill independent thought, free speech and dissent, bringing our country closer to 1984. more

After reading the letter from Frank Daniels (“The hypocrisy of the Democrats’ big tent”), it’s apparent that he’s just another propagandist for the “Make America Great Again” following of the current regime leading our nation into unwanted wars and the destruction of unarmed and innocent folks, while it’s fleecing our nation at every opportunity! more

Automatic license plate readers, aka Flock cameras, have become a hot topic, as they pop up around the state. About 20 Delaware municipalities use them in conjunction with their police departments, but opponents worry about privacy issues and misuse by officers. Have you encountered these devices? Do you think they are helpful? Or are you concerned about what’s being tracked? more

OPINION — Over a decade ago on council, the former police chief flagged a critical “911” issue: our alarm monitoring system’s hardware had failed. We restored it temporarily, but it was on … more

What does the word “church” mean to you? It actually has two meanings. A community of faith that gathers on Sunday ... more

OPINION —  America’s debt crisis is a real threat and I’d like to thank Mr. Savage for his recent comments. After volunteering full-time over the last 13 years and publishing a book on this topic, I can assure you that America is rapidly approaching the cliff without a plan. more

We are writing to express deep concern regarding the policy priorities outlined in your surface transportation reauthorization proposal. more

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security. more

OPINION — Two claims about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy are moving through the country this week, and the reflex is to pick a team. One of them is arithmetically false. The other is documented in writing. Both things are true at the same time, and an honest reading of the record has to say so. more