When the voice came over the plane’s PA system, it seemed familiar yet surprising: “Hello, everybody.” “What?!” a passenger shouted, shocked. Others laughed and rose from their seats … more

OPINION — Here are what readers are saying about some recent Chandler Independent stories. Man apprehended by Chandler Police gets 43.5 years in prison "Thank God! What a perve." — … more

OPINION — A town can have beautiful public spaces and still leave some of its people feeling outside the circle. A gathering may be lively. A meeting may be well organized. Yet the most important … more

The midterms weren’t about policies; they were about hatred of the president. more

OPINION — I'm proud of the voters of Tempe, at least those who weren't fooled by the propaganda and scare tactics employed by the city, Tempe Forward, Tempe Firefighters and the other special-interest groups. I'm pleasantly surprised that Proposition 424 went down in flames, especially considering the results of the other elections. This overwhelming defeat was the result of Tempe residents from all walks of life coming together for a common cause. The final results were 60% no, 40% yes. more

OPINION — As many of you have pointed out to me, and certainly a growing problem, our Town is being taken over by large, potentially illegal construction/builder/contractor advertising signs … more

OPINION — The results of the Nov. 3 election should be a wake-up call for the Republican Party. The party that once appealed to people like me — conservative, practical and focused on responsible … more

OPINION — On Nov. 3, America spoke loud and clear. We will not accept Republicans who support an authoritarian president who is not only corrupt, but continues to destroy our economy and … more

“I’m just helping Mom with her groceries.” “I take Dad to his medical appointments.” more

OPINION — In November 2022, Tamia and Tim Woods lost their only child. James, a 17-year-old from Streetsboro, Ohio, was known as a joyful, compassionate kid with a bright future. Then someone on Instagram, posing as a young woman, groomed him, persuaded him to send intimate photos and turned those photos into a weapon. more

My hope is that Democrats will recognize that the state can’t simply continue to spend more on all sorts of programs, while many Delaware taxpayers are already hard-pressed to make ends meet. more

America doesn’t need to reinvent the nuclear reactor every time it builds a power plant. It needs to learn how to build proven designs repeatedly, safely and affordably. more

OPINION — Every year, we pause on Veterans Day to celebrate our veterans for their service. But for decades now, many returning veterans have asked us for more than platitudes. more

Administration should stop conflicts that harm our troops as much as our perceived enemies. more

Every school year brings the same routine: New shoes and backpacks. Shopping for new supplies. Nerves the night before the first day of school. more

OPINION — Arizona voters have settled the question of fairness in girls’ sports. Proposition 318 has passed. So why stop at the gym? more

OPINION — JD Vance exhibits little in the way of political acumen or skills. Exhibit A could be his post-election social media post. In it, Vance said that the Republican debacle was solely the result of the Iran war. Moreover, everyone knows it and any contention to the contrary was dishonest. This is typical of the way Vance practices politics. Any disagreement with him, according to him, is stupid or dishonest, and probably both. more

I don’t like absolutes. Words like, always or never come back and haunt me every time I use them... more

A map of Okeechobee County can make distance look almost effortless. more