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Responding to recent Fountain Hills letter about religion in government
OPINION — Mr. Dudash overlooked a few things when he concluded that President John Adams “warned that the Constitution was made for ‘a moral and religious people’” and was inadequate to … more
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Fiscal common sense drove Fountain Hills solar decision
OPINION — Peggy Roberts’ recent opinion piece criticized the town council's decision regarding the proposed solar carport project at the Community Center, framing the vote as an ideological … more
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Christina Reuss, M.D.
Every Arizona school should be prepared to save a life
OPINION — Each year, thousands of Arizonans experience sudden cardiac arrest, with the vast majority happening outside of a hospital setting. When the heart stops, blood flow to the brain is cut off, and every minute without cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival. Too often, the outcome depends on whether a bystander knows CPR and whether an automated external defibrillator is nearby. more
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Stacia Wilson
The truth behind Tempe Union's dispute with EVIT
OPINION — For months, our community has watched a very public disagreement unfold between the East Valley Institute of Technology and nine East Valley school districts, including Tempe Union. Many parents have understandably asked a simple question: Why are two longtime partners suddenly at an impasse? more
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America’s Christian inheritance
OPINION — Two recent letters reveal different versions of the same secular mistake. Alfred Southall claims America is not a Christian nation but a “secular democratic republic,” then defines a … more
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The bigger impact of local elections
OPINION — Local elections matter. Slightly more than half of Fountain Hills' eligible voters participated in our recent mayoral and town council election, leaving a small minority to decide the … more
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Why the connection between religion and campaigns?
OPINION — The last cycle showed me a lot, especially how much religion influences certain candidates. It also made me wonder how much that should matter to me as a voter. Let it be clear, … more
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Frank Larkin
We can't leave veterans behind as America makes progress against suicide
OPINION — For the first time in several years, America has encouraging news in the fight against suicide. New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, based on the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that suicides have declined modestly since reaching a record high in 2022. Expanded access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, greater public awareness and improvements in crisis response may all be contributing to that progress. more
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Question of the Week: How will higher Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums impact you?
The Trump administration has announced it is ending a temporary Biden-era Medicare Part D premium stabilization subsidy on Dec. 31, eliminating roughly $3.6 billion in insurer subsidies. That could … more
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