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Fountain Hills councilman’s actions appalling
OPINION — I was appalled to see Councilman Skillicorn spreading hate by requesting a “ban on Sharia Law.” At the same time, Christianity is being pushed. This is a multicultural, … more
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Julie Kwatra, MD, and Athena Salman
Arizona voters protected abortion rights, Washington can still threaten women’s health
OPINION — In 2024, nearly two million Arizonans voted for Proposition 139, amending our state Constitution to protect the fundamental right to abortion. It passed with nearly 62 percent of the … more
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Elections have consequences
OPINION — Mayors established sanctuary cities. Governors enable sanctuary states. District attorneys protect sanctuary bureaucracies. Elections have consequences. The imported aliens have … more
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Say yes to success and support Fountain Hills Unified
OPINION — It has been less than a month since Councilmember Allen Skillicorn submitted a letter to the editor in which he mischaracterized the proposed continuation of the FHUSD Maintenance and … more
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Sally Goldberg
Don’t jump head-first into AI
OPINION — Welcome fall, the season for the colors orange, brown, yellow and red. It usually comes with great weather and the start of many brand-new activities. October has arrived, and in the … more
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Be a leader and support Fountain Hills Unified
OPINION — I read with interest the FHUSD voter guide that came in the mail about the upcoming maintenance and operations override election. It's clear – the need. Towns that lose their … more

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The dangers of letters with inflammatory innuendo
OPINION — Well, dang, I finally agree with Rick Dime regarding his recent letter titled “Fairness should always come first.” Then, how could he write a previous letter that suggested … more
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Question of the Week: How are you observing Hispanic Heritage Month?
Arizona’s population of Hispanic or Latino heritage is 32.5% — nearly one-third, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. President Lyndon B. Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and … more
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Continuing the debate on religion, secularism and neutrality
OPINION — In his response to my earlier letter, the original writer defends himself by saying that he wrote “Not a theocracy. Not an established church.” However, he conveniently … more
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Robert Robb
Arizona lawmakers should kill the legislative subpoena
OPINION — According to Arizona law, a subpoena can be issued by the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House and the chairman of any committee. The Legislature has over 30 committees. more
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Fairness should always come first
OPINION — Fairness – the equal and just treatment without favoritism or discrimination – once the key to the truth in political journalism, is disappearing. Media narratives seems to be filled … more
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Doug Dunham
Arizona’s water providers are preparing today to protect our water tomorrow
OPINION — With federal cuts reducing Arizona’s Colorado River allocation by 27% each year through 2028, many people are coming to us concerned and asking: “Will I still have water?” “Will my tap run dry?” “What should we do?” more
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