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Chandler SpeakUp: Many takes on city's Flock license plate readers
OPINION — Here are some online comments about recent Chandler Independent stories involving Flock Safety’s license plate reader contract with the city of Chandler: “Chandler council hears … more
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Question of the Week: Should Arizona clergy be required to report privileged sex-abuse confessions?
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in July that religious institutions have the absolute right to define protected confessions, exempting clergy from mandatory child-abuse reporting if deemed necessary … more
Michael White, M.D., MBA
Community health centers: A daily lifeline for Arizona’s most vulnerable
OPINION — The most-dangerous health problems often arrive without warning. Blood pressure climbs silently. Depression goes unspoken. Developmental delays go unnoticed until a child is already behind. That’s why a single appointment, a well-child visit, a primary-care check-up, a routine screening, can mean catching a problem early instead of confronting it as an emergency. But each of these outcomes depends on something easy to take for granted: having a trusted place to turn for care, regardless of your life circumstances. more
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Farrah Hassen, J.D.
The fight against Valley Flock cameras is just the beginning
OPINION — Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the same: to chill independent thought, free speech and dissent, bringing our country closer to 1984. more
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Chad Savage
To finance Reconciliation 3.0, lawmakers should fix Medicare Advantage fraud
— 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
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Civility is a valuable, indispensable core value in these contentious times
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
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Chandler SpeakUp: East Valley elections
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
Lee Shappell
ICYMI: Why civility matters
OPINION — We live in an era of normalized boorish behavior. It has become OK to call an opponent names. To sway an argument with inflamed, hateful and often false rhetoric. The result may elicit a response in kind. The exchange quickly spirals out of control. more
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Question of the Week: How can Valley schools keep students safe from sexual predators on campus?
Valley school districts are among those put on notice that they may lose funding if they fail to comply with federal laws on sexual predators in schools. During the past year: The investigation … more
Chandler councilmember: This is not goodbye, so stop me and say hello
As I neared the end of my eight years of serving the residents of Chandler, I wanted to thank you for the humble opportunity to represent you and our city to improve the lives of our residents. My … more
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