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OPINION — We have seen and heard a lot about both socialism and communism since the 2026 election has gotten heated up. Much of it is inaccurate at best.
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By Dave Frank | Surprise
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10/8/26
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OPINION — Last week, Paradise Valley residents received an email urging them to vote no on Proposition 426, which would approve a significant increase in the town’s spending limit.
I do not …
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By Anna Thomasson | Member, Town of Paradise Valley Council
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10/8/26
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Television coverage of all the rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, made me think of Moses, the Israelites and the Red Sea, and you must remember the movie ...
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By Reverend Elizabeth Nelson
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | 10/8/26 |
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Delaware’s Democratic governors have failed to modernize our healthcare systems, while catering to powerful healthcare monopolies.
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By Terrell A. Williams
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10/7/26
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OPINION — In 1980, the Arizona Legislature gave citizens a powerful say in how their local governments grow and spend monies, and that is a very good thing.
Proposition 426 asks you to …
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By Mary Hamway | Paradise Valley
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10/7/26
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OPINION — I have been voting by mail since Arizona instituted it. Before that, most of my voting was by mail because I was first active-duty Air Force, then a spouse and voting absentee. I have …
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By Beth Troxler | Scottsdale
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10/7/26
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OPINION — Scottsdale’s high quality of life starts with its residents feeling safe in their neighborhoods and around their community. It’s the foundation of everything else we value; strong …
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By Jan Dubauskas | Member, Scottsdale City Council
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10/7/26
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OPINION — In August 2025, the Maricopa County Superior Court ruled that Arizona’s current K-12 public school finance system violates the Arizona constitution.
Citing statewide evidence …
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By Peggy Yeargain | Fountain Hills
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10/7/26
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I often use pop culture videos in the public policy courses I teach at Drexel University, to show the contrasts of art imitating life. Ironically, I often find that the art, as comical as it is, can be an accurate and scary reflection of life.
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By Terrell A. Williams
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10/7/26
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OPINION — I have to admit I have failed to do my research and am suffering the consequences. It’s time to stop voting along party lines without really knowing what candidates stand for.
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By Don Roberts | Sun City West
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10/7/26
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OPINION — Having known Ashley Harder for many years, one of the things that first connected us was a shared passion for historic preservation.
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By Steve Dreiseszun | Phoenix
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10/7/26
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OPINION — Scottsdale is a community we share and a future we shape together. I am deeply concerned about the direction of our city council. Cutting vital water resources and trading solutions for …
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By Raoul Zubia | Candidate, Scottsdale City Council
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10/7/26
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Does it feel like Groundhog Day in Delaware?
Have we been in a constant state of déjà vu since Dale Wolf left the governor’s mansion in January 1992?
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By Terrell A. Williams
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10/7/26
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Here are some of the comments we received on our Oct. 3 story "Where are some of this week's lowest gas prices around Chandler?"
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10/7/26
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OPINION — We expect our representatives to handle the big picture. That doesn’t mean they get a free pass on the basics. Bernadette Greene-Placentia’s campaign-finance mess raises serious questions about her potential as a representative for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.
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By Jacquelyn Loiselle | Sun City West
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10/7/26
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OPINION — Maintaining your health is a lifelong commitment. It’s always crucial but becomes increasingly important as we age and our health needs naturally evolve. And a big part of keeping up with these evolving needs can be more-frequent visits with your doctor.
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By Michael Kleven, D.O. | Peoria
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10/7/26
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OPINION — For years, I’ve watched school board meetings, seeing countless people speak denouncing school board members deemed “too political,” demanding neutrality. Ironically, some of those same commentators express enthusiasm when a vote furthers their political preferences.
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By Desiree’ Byrne, Peoria Unified School District governing board candidate
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10/7/26
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OPINION — Are you participating Oct. 17? The first two demonstrations were some of the largest single-day protests to occur in U.S. history.
Unlike previous protests, the core action centers …
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By Alfred Southall | Fountain Hills
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10/7/26
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OPINION — When one of my patients recently reached the remarkable milestone of turning 100, our care team invited him in for a special celebration. As is his nature, he expressed appreciation, but truth be told, we were the grateful ones.
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By Ajitha Nair, FNP | Mesa
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10/6/26
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OPINION — There have been a few opinions posted in the PV independent lamenting the closure of neighborhood public schools. I sympathize. However, I don’t understand blaming school boards for …
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By Barbara Rosenberg | Paradise Valley
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10/6/26
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