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Question of the Week: Are Valley communities planning wisely?
Metro Phoenix remains among the fast-growing areas in the country. But are its communities doing the best job of regulating growth and development? Are they planning wisely for housing, schools, … more
Gregg Dudash
Neutrality is not secularism
OPINION — Ted Blank’s recent opinion says the Constitution requires religious neutrality. Fair enough. But he then turns that principle into something much broader: public life itself must be … more
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Golf and water conservation in Fountain Hills
OPINION — In these pages it was asserted that golf, among other Arizona water users, should have “real limits” and golf course “caps” imposed. Yes, it certainly should. In 1980, now 46 … more
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Schweikert has abdicated congressional responsibilities to Trump
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
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Go watch the James Talarico Interview
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
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Secular means neutral
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
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Are Trump’s proposals socialism or buying votes?
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
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Question of the Week: Are freeways the best way to get from here to there?
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
Monique Lopez
As Valley heat keeps rising, it takes all hands to keep pace
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
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9/11 memories: The Valley looks back on terror attacks
You didn’t have to be in New York City, Washington, D.C, or rural Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, to be profoundly impacted by the terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and changed both America and the world forever. Here are memories shared by 14 current and former Valley residents. more
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Remembering Charlie Kirk
OPINION — One year ago, an incredible man’s life was taken from us. Aside from his “Prove Me Wrong” tours and show, Charlie Kirk also focused on getting out the vote through Turning Point. … more
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Arizona should learn from Vegas on water planning
OPINION — Arizona officials love reminding us we prepared for the Colorado River crisis — banking water underground, building conservation programs, negotiating shortage agreements. Every round … more
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