I understand that paying attention to the news these days can be at best a bit of a chore, and at worst a bit of heartbreak. more

OPINION — Cyclosporiasis is a big public health concern. It is a hard-to-investigate parasite. Symptoms can take up to two weeks and confirming it requires specialized lab testing. But even … more

These are troubling times in the city of Dover. Every time we turn around, the citizens are hit with another issue that needs immediate addressing and correction. more

OPINION — I would like to address the article from July 16 , about SCAMDD's endorsement of Bob Littlefield and Michelle Ugenti-Rita.   On Wednesday, July 15, the news editor for … more

OPINION — The Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 decision upholding border “metering” clarifies a stark legal issue: To be considered for asylum eligibility, an individual must physically set foot on U.S. soil. If the government can stall or block applicants before they physically cross the border — or get Mexico to do this — the court’s conservative majority has handed any president a powerful tool to delay or even block border asylum processing. more

Parents show up for children in many different ways. They may be biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, grandparents raising grandchildren more

Twenty-five years ago, the United States was shaken by the tragic events that unfolded on the morning of 9/11. more

OPINION — In my youth, the hope that American democracy based on enlightenment ideals of liberty, self-governance, equal opportunity and justice would defeat the worldview of domination and unfairly profiting from others’ labor, knowledge and resources was widespread. more

George Roof closes his most recent Opinion by inviting readers to “call me any name you’d like” (“Am I a fool for dismissing climate change?”). more

OPINION — It appears our lawmakers want to take our rights to control pet ownership in our HOA communities. (Arizona lawmakers work to keep HOAs from dog discrimination, by Howard Fischer). more

OPINION — Polling estimates indicate that a third or more active voters in the Town of Paradise Valley are concerned about the obvious negative effects of gas and electric leaf blowers, but we did … more

Sussex County is at a turning point. The pace and scale of development are no longer abstract planning issues; they have drastically changed daily life. more

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security. more

OPINION — America has a shortage of healthcare workers, and patients are paying the price. Many communities, especially in rural areas, do not have enough doctors, registered nurses and advanced-practice registered nurses to meet basic healthcare needs. Providers cluster in urban markets while rural communities are left with too few options. Interstate licensure compacts can help fix that. more

Recently, a Milford-area nurse practitioner and mom was killed by her husband, who then turned the gun on himself, leaving two children without their parents and a community scrambling to react, offer support and manage trauma and grief. more

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 1,700 confirmed cases of “explosive diarrhea” across 34 states as of mid-July, including at least 20 in Arizona, and was … more

In the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court ruling siding with Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap over the Board of Supervisors in their fight over election duties, our July 13 Question of the Week … more

OPINION — It has been more than a year since President Trump initiated his tariff program to revive the U.S. economy. The on-again, off-again nature of the policy approach and the successful legal challenges to his tariffs have raised trade-policy uncertainty to high levels. more

OPINION — An old joke says, “A woman had two sons. One went to sea as a sailor; the other became vice president of the United States. And neither was ever heard from again.” more

OPINION — The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is a moment to celebrate the ideals that gave birth to this country. But the anniversary also presents an opportunity to ask a difficult question: What does it mean to honor a nation founded on equality when its tax code continues to reinforce inequality? more