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The undisclosed cost of ‘free stuff’
OPINION — The cost of socialism won’t be discussed by political activists because they know if they did, the truth would tarnish the aura of their promises for “free stuff.” It’s a … more
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Weekly protests in Fountain Hills
OPINION — As a committed weekly protester in Fountain Hills, I would like to thank the many people who have supported us by honking, waving, smiling and giving the thumbs up as they drive … more
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A great school district, right here in Fountain Hills
OPINION — My wife is Italian. Her sauce is a symphony of flavor, starring good tomatoes, garlic, onions, oregano, the right sausage. We're from Ohio, so we call it sauce. If one item is left out, … more
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The president gets results, no matter how he speaks
OPINION — Alfred Southall’s recent critique of Donald Trump’s rhetoric falls into a familiar trap: prioritizing elite etiquette over tangible national results. He claims that … more
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Responding to recent letters regarding immigrants
OPINION — My response to recent letters from MJ Forman and Linda Kavanagh regarding immigrants:  MJ’s correct in stating that immigrants have been used as political punching bags. If it … more
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Question of the Week: Have rising prices affected your back-to-school spending this year?
For many Valley families, back to school means updating their students’ wardrobes, buying backpacks, assorted gear, books, electronics and school supplies. According to reports, the average … more

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President Trump’s language causing real harm
OPINION — I'm writing to express my deep concern over the lasting damage Donald Trump's rhetoric has inflicted on our country's most vulnerable communities. A leader's words hold immense … more
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Who is going to pay for the ‘expensive water?’
OPINION — “Arizona is not running out of water. We are running out of cheap water.” The line has become a slogan for anyone who wants to admit scarcity without accepting limits. It turns a … more
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Taxpayers bear the true cost of illegal immigration
OPINION — In a recent letter, Mary Jo Forman accused those concerned about illegal immigration of using immigrants as a "punching bag" and suggested we focus on other issues. While Forman points … more
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Do Christian Nationalists get decoder rings?
OPINION — Michael Scott tells readers that a John Adams quotation that I used in a recent opinion is “often cited by White Christian Nationalists.” Apparently, I have wandered into an … more
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Let’s talk about issues that matter
OPINION — I had a lot of disagreement with Rick Dimes' most recent letter , which paints a dark dystopian picture of progressive rule, but I want to focus on his comments regarding immigrants. … more
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Question of the Week: Should Arizona clergy be required to report privileged sex-abuse confessions?
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in July that religious institutions have the absolute right to define protected confessions, exempting clergy from mandatory child-abuse reporting if deemed necessary … more
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