Opinion - Civility Learning Lab

Resident says data center led her to run for Surprise council

OPINION — To the activists who have turned Surprise City Council meetings into a weekly spectacle, I have a simple message: Go home. more

By Carrie Deakin | Surprise | 6/24/26

State budget falls short on funding for Arizona’s lands and waters

OPINION — While there are many important needs that arise when crafting a state budget, legislators and the governor must remember the essential natural resources that allow Arizonans to thrive here in the first place — our lands and waters. more

By Haley Paul | 6/24/26

Is soccer the reality check Americans need?

OPINION — Americans need a reality check. Most families are struggling. Soccer is affordable: ball, shorts, shoes, socks, T-shirt and your kid is out the door. more

Opinion | 6/24/26

Vote Catherine Mirick for Fountain Hills Town Council

OPINION — Fountain Hills deserves leaders who are experienced, ready to listen and focused on what actually matters to residents. Like many of you, I'm frustrated that our town council has … more

By Catherine Mirick | Fountain Hills council candidate | 6/24/26

Why I’m running for Arizona state treasurer

OPINION — Arizona’s state treasurer holds one of the most important roles in state government — not for headlines or politics, but for safeguarding billions of taxpayer dollars. This … more

By Katherine Haley | Arizona treasurer candidate | 6/24/26

Housing is the canary in the AI-fueled economic squeeze

OPINION — For years, economists warned that a structural “big squeeze” was coming, a convergence of rising costs, stagnant wages and systemic fragility. What they didn’t predict was the accelerant: artificial intelligence. more

By Julia Tope | Phoenix | 6/24/26

Celebrate what unites us this Independence Day

OPINION — Next weekend we celebrate Independence Day. As we enjoy the many freedoms that are unique to this country, let us give thanks to God for the right to worship in the manner that we, as … more

By Boe James | Fountain Hills | 6/24/26

Speak Up: Gas prices still among hot topics in Surprise

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

Independent Newsmedia | 6/24/26

Neil: There is value in keeping Dover Police Academy

Fred Neil is president of Dover City Council. The Dover Police Academy is neither a luxury nor a necessity; it is an asset—an important and valuable one. It was re-activated out of necessity … more

By Fred Neil | 6/23/26

Huxtable: Now is the time to collaborate with municipalities to tackle Delaware housing crisis

As the 2026 legislative session enters its final days, one of the most consequential measures before the General Assembly is “The Housing for Every Delawarean Act” – a critical proposal … more

By Russ Huxtable | 6/23/26

Mary Rose is a Democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 14.

Bringing opportunity, stability, renewal to Arizona's future

OPINION — I am seeking election to the Arizona State House in LD14 because I believe Gilbert and Arizona deserve a future defined by opportunity, stability and renewal. Our community is … more

By Mary Rose | Gilbert | 6/23/26

NASA’s Artemis III crew testing more than equipment, systems in Earth orbit

OPINION — Over the span of a few short months in 2026, NASA’s Artemis III mission lost its original purpose, but gained a crew and some controversy over its composition. more

By Margaret Landis | Tempe | 6/23/26

Why I’m voting for Elizabeth Lee in the CD5 primary

OPINION — I’m voting for Elizabeth Lee because I have taken the time to get to know her beyond campaign literature and public appearances. more

By Susan Bates | Apache Junction | 6/23/26

Reader wants all out-of-town protesters to go back home

OPINION — To the activists who have turned Surprise City Council meetings into a weekly spectacle, I have a simple message: Go home. more

By Ava Smith | Surprise | 6/23/26

Carefree mayoral candidate Price pushes responsible fiscal management

I am running for mayor of Carefree to provide experienced leadership, responsible fiscal management and practical solutions that protect our quality of life while preparing for the future. more

By D. Melissa Price | Carefree | 6/23/26

Unhappy with proposed APS, EPCOR rate hikes

OPINION — It does not matter in which state you reside, if you have a majority Republican corporation commission, I believe the corporations are going to win every rate hike. more

By Dan Hull | Sun City | 6/23/26

As America celebrates 250 Years, agriculture remains a national priority

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the United States was founded on the idea that free people... more

By Ardis Hammock | 6/23/26

Thomasson embodies qualities Paradise Valley expects of our elected leaders

OPINION — Since the founding of the Town of Paradise Valley, its residents have been the beneficiary of many elected leaders that embody the qualities we as citizens expect of our elected leaders … more

By Dale and Tia Danneman | Paradise Valley | 6/23/26

Daran Wastchak will work on Paradise Valley's behalf

OPINION — I recently attended Coffee with the Candidate with Daran Wastchak and had the pleasure of speaking with him at length personally, as well as listening to other residents voice their … more

By Ashley Wallace | Paradise Valley | 6/23/26

Keep federal meddling out of state elections

OPINION — Remember your civics class when you were taught that it was our civic duty to vote; to exercise your right to vote, creating our government for the people, by the people, we the people? … more

By Robyn Heimbuch | Fountain Hills | 6/23/26