The wall between church and state isn’t as sturdy as it could be.... Read more»
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The question is not if we will see increasing demand for solar power in the coming years, it is only whether Arizona will dominate this emerging industry or will settle for a small slice of the pie. Our state can and must be at the very epicenter of this burgeoning industry.... Read more»1
For decades we have relied upon selling houses and cars to the next person to move to the region, rather than focusing on creating, retaining, expanding & attracting primary jobs to our region. By focusing on housing as our growth driver, we ignored building a diversified sustainable economy. These unprecedented times must spur us to action.... Read more»
Well it’s happening again in Arizona. State Senator Russell Pearce and his side-kick, Rep. John Kavanaugh are getting ready to unveil their newest assault on undocumented immigrants, this time with a bill designed to eliminate birthright citizenship.... Read more»2
An open letter to Mayor & Council by Access’ board chair, Bob Kovitz: If the city continues to compel Cox to collect over $3 million annually via that fee, it would be duplicitous (at best) and basic “bait and switch” (at worst) if those funds did not flow to Access Tucson per the existing agreement.... Read more»
Thursday marks the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It is a day to reflect on America’s continuing fight for a truly free and just society.... Read more»
Having the largest solar power plant in the world in our backyard is not just a reminder of solar’s limitless potential. It is a testament to the fact that solar is a technology and economic driver that doesn’t need to wait for tomorrow. It already is here, bringing benefits to our state and nation.... Read more»3
Social Security - the foundation of the modern U.S. pension system - has proven to be resounding success. We can and we will find reasonable ways to make it stable without switching to a risky privatization system. I am unwilling to gamble with seniors’ financial security in the stock market.... Read more»1
Arizona recently loosened its restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon. But owning and bearing arms, with or without a hall pass, is no substitute for the vigilance required to participate in government.... Read more»
I’m reminded of Jack Dempsey’s adage, “the best defense is a good offense,” as Arizona considers its next steps in the wake of Judge Bolton’s ruling on SB 1070. We need to go on the offensive to fight border crime and solve the problem of illegal immigration now.... Read more»
Guest Opinion: At the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Commissioner Selig was pressured to move next year’s game from Phoenix because of SB 1070. To his credit, he refused to accede, pointing out that moving the game wouldn’t affect Arizona lawmakers.... Read more»1
Dogged by internal crises, the rise of intolerant extremism, and a deliberately apathetic state and military response, Pakistan’s future seems bleak. Returning to a secular state may be the answer.... Read more»
Gen. David Petraeus is unlikely to succeed if Afghan policy stays the same and persists in ignoring the ramifications of a long list of injustices that continue to pile up in Afghanistan.... Read more»
Guest opinion: The marching song of the backers of Arizona’s new immigration law SB 1070 includes an oft-repeated verse that this law has nothing to do with race.... Read more»8
Guest opinion: This week we heard two well-reasoned calls for reforming the nation’s badly broken immigration system. Though the calls came from very different places, they propose similar reforms that I have long supported and deserve the immediate attention of Congress.... Read more»6
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