OPINION — At a recent town hall, our Congressional representative Abe Hamadeh characterized the nearby protesters as communists. more

OPINION — Phoenix has been addressing our housing challenges head on. By December 2025, the  city reached its Housing Phoenix Plan  goal of creating or preserving 50,000 housing units, … more

George Roof thinks climate change is — flat out, all of it — a hoax, according to his recent letter: “Am I a fool for dismissing climate change?” In his letter, he made reference to my earlier letter, “Americans can’t ignore climate change.” more

The artificial intelligence boom in the United States is being matched by a data center building boom. There are more than 3,000 data centers in the U.S. and another 1,500 in development, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. more

OPINION — Respect? A letter writer says that the election results deserve respect. Of course, we respect the election results (we’re not election deniers), but the candidates have done nothing to … more

OPINION — In recent years, conversations around mental health have become more open, more honest and, thankfully, more accepted. Yet for many Arizonans, one obstacle has changed very little: the ability to afford care. more

OPINION — Those born in the middle of the 20th century may have shared the American dream of raising a healthy and secure family. The path to their dream was self-reliance with minimal government … more

OPINION — I believe the blatant truth is oozing out. When left-wing demonstrators are videoed, they show predominantly white middle-aged individuals. They usually show no black people or men. … more

On July 20, citing “discriminatory treatment of American products” by the Canadian regime, U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations raising Americans’ taxes. more

For many families, back-to-school season means buying supplies, adjusting schedules... more

OPINION — For one day, federal immigration agents were told to stop conducting most vehicle stops. Then President Trump overruled the decision on Truth Social. more

I keep hearing people argue over property taxes as though this is just another budget fight. It isn’t. The Boston Tea Party … more

It’s no secret that Arizona’s public school districts are challenged by funding, declining enrollment, competition from private and charter schools as well as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. … more

OPINION — When President Trump, on the first day of his second term, closed the U.S. Agency for International Development and began dismantling the Voice of America, he also severely curtailed what had been America’s soft-power dominance in the world. With those actions, we abandoned something of inestimable value: the ability to project Americanism, our ideals. Trump retired an entire diplomatic system that had served the United States well. more

Gilbert water meets standards in 2025 report This is interesting. I have the simple PUR device on the kitchen sink. I am going to order a kit to test water. I'm curious. — Jeff N. Maybe … more

OPINION — When someone dials 911, the expectation is that help will arrive and restore order during one of life's most difficult moments. What often goes unseen is what happens after the call ends. more

OPINION — In an age when it seems Americans can’t agree on much, one thing — and maybe just one — enjoys broad popular support: scrapping the twice-annual clock change. Poll after poll shows a clear majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents think it’s time to stop the twice-annual pain in the neck. more

OPINION — Each July, the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary offers an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made in expanding access and opportunity for people with disabilities. At the same time, it is also a reminder of how much work remains, particularly in education. more

OPINION — U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh of Congressional District 8 has chosen an unusual cause: defending Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual United States-United Kingdom citizens who face 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape, sex trafficking, assault and offenses involving indecent images of children. more

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