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Brenda Kalivianakis
The border wall and respect for tribal sovereignty
OPINION — As an elected official, I believe government has an obligation to listen to the people whose lives its decisions affect. That principle should apply just as strongly when the federal … more
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Question of the Week: Should the Trump administration move forward with its border wall project in Arizona over a Native American tribe’s objections?
The Trump administration has resumed construction of a stretch of border wall in southern Arizona along part of the Tohono O’odham tribal land, despite protests from the tribe. U.S. Customs and … more
Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee
Young Arizonans can contribute to their college savings — here’s how
OPINION — School is back in session across the state, making September a busy time for many Arizona families. September is also College Savings Month, and the start of the seventh-annual statewide essay writing contest where students can jumpstart college dreams by winning $529 for their AZ529 education savings plan. more
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Putting the label before the argument concerning Christianity
OPINION — Attacking Christianity directly is still a little awkward in America. So secular progressives have found a workaround: give traditional Christianity a sinister new name. “Christian … more
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Jamie Bludworth, Ph.D.
Valley kids’ psychological assessments should be accessible, affordable
OPINION — When a child struggles in school, some of the first advice they, and usually their parents, may hear is to study harder, pay closer attention or spend more time on homework. For many students, those strategies help. For others, the problem has nothing to do with the effort being made. more
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My thoughts on sanctuary cities
OPINION — Were sanctuary cities, by progressive’s design, assembled to be socialist voting strongholds? Multitudes of illegal aliens overwhelmed cities carrying immense expectations that have … more
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Question of the Week: Should Arizona gubernatorial candidates cross the political aisle in selecting running mates?
For the first time, Arizonans will select a lieutenant governor in November. The new office will be the No. 2 position in state government. Gov. Katie Hobbs raised eyebrows when she named former Mesa … more
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Is socialism really the wasteful spending?
OPINION — Readers, notice the recent GOP attacks on socialism, the enemy of America. You may not notice but several candidates are saying, “the system is broken.” What people don’t realize is … more
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Sally Goldberg
September is all about ‘Team Family’
OPINION — Welcome September and “Team Family” too! Everyone is on a family team, and now is the time for all the teams to get ready for fall. “Goal” is the key word, and anyone on any team … more
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Results of the Fountain Hills mayoral election
OPINION — Let’s take a look at the hard data from the recent town elections. The numbers don’t lie. And we can certainly debate causes and conclusions. But this is my take. Brenda … more
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New rule: The river gets the last word
OPINION — Arizona needs to stop pretending growth and water scarcity are separate conversations. They are the same conversation. Every new subdivision, business park and resident needs the one … more
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Lee Shappell
How to spot an AI-powered scam
OPINION — Early this summer, an “advertisement” about a big sale — $1 books at Barnes & Noble — was all over social media. Any voracious reader would hoist an eyebrow. Last spring, there were widespread “offers” on the internet of deeply discounted tickets and travel packages to see the University of Arizona men’s basketball team play at the Final Four. more
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