OPINION — I would like to thank the voters of Cave Creek for having the confidence to elect me to my second consecutive Town Council term. I sincerely appreciate your faith and trust in me, and I will not let you down whether you voted for me or not. more

OPINION — When the Tempe Officers Association president urged the public to watch the full video of the July 19 Mill Avenue incident, we agreed on one fundamental truth: evidence matters. Watching that footage does not vindicate the police. It condemns their actions. more

Donald Trump’s company has found a new way to monetize the president’s market-moving statements. more

In response to the Question of the Week about sexual predators in schools: Where do we begin? Is the problem perverts in our schools or perverted schools? more

OPINION — Has anyone else noticed that while driving Scottsdale’s major roads, it seems that if you drive the posted speed limits, you will succeed in hitting most, if not all , of the red … more

— Lawmakers in Washington are in the midst of trying to pass Reconciliation 3.0, a fast-tracked spending bill that would include major investments in the military and other priorities. To fund those investments, lawmakers are facing a familiar challenge: finding enough spending reductions to pay for the bill without raising taxes. Congress doesn't have to look far. more

What does National Recovery Month in September mean? To me? Performative politics. more

OPINION — Kudos to Lee Shappell and the wonderful (as well as timely) article on civility. I teach a Humanities course entitled “Leadership and Ethics.” With the challenges we face in all sectors, Lee's article addressing the critical importance of civility serves as a valuable and indispensable core value. more

We have all been told how to avoid scams: Do not click suspicious links. Do not give personal information to strangers. Be cautious when you receive an unexpected call from your bank. Hang up and call the number on the back of your card. more

Delaware doesn’t have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem. The state’s largest source of revenue, its corporate franchise, has stopped growing, while government spending continues to climb. more

OPINION — Every community has difficult conversations it would rather avoid. Whether it’s homelessness, mental health, addiction or other complex social issues, these topics often come with strong opinions long before they come with understanding. more

As we welcome the month of August, I hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the season ahead. more

On the advice of counsel, Dr. Anthony Fauci was instructed to take the Fifth Amendment to any and all questions thrown his way during a recent hearing. Following his attorney’s advice, he did just that. more

OPINION — The recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems should serve as a wake-up call. While much of the public attention focused on whether hackers could disrupt drinking water supplies, the larger lesson received far less attention. Water has quietly become one of the most important strategic resources underpinning the American economy, national security and our quality of life. more

OPINION — This story affects everyone who lives in Fountain Hills. When I moved to Fountain Hills, I spent six months living in the dark. Every breaker in my home was turned off. I lived with … more

OPINION — Here are some recent online comments about Chandler Independent election stories: “Mark Lamb wins Republican nomination for Arizona’s Congressional District 5”: “Was … more

OPINION — Seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate will be at stake this fall as both parties vie for control of Congress. As the political jockeying continues, one issue will be a priority for millions of voters, even though it won’t appear on a single ballot: Affordability. more

OPINION — Councilman Barry Graham leads with logic, patience and courage. That's why I was disappointed to see Councilwoman Solange Whitehead level inaccurate criticisms at him. Whitehead … more

On Thursday, Aug. 6, the U.S. Senate’s Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee rejected the latest version of the federal government’s quinquennial “Farm Bill.” more

OPINION — I’m not sure how Chris Brant’s recent letter passed the paper’s civility or truth tests.   Chris says “left-wing demonstrations show predominantly white middle-aged … more