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Question of the Week: Have rising prices affected your back-to-school spending this year?

For many Valley families, back to school means updating their students’ wardrobes, buying backpacks, assorted gear, books, electronics and school supplies. According to reports, the average … more

8/24/26

Korean peninsula: One small step in the right direction

OPINION — “President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea,” Matthew Lee and Ben Finley write for the Associated Press, “does not just slight a longtime ally but raises broader concerns about the security interests of the United States in Asia and elsewhere.” more

By Thomas L. Knapp | 8/23/26

Can U.S. civic culture survive the AI-internet age?

OPINION — There was a time, not that long ago, when curious voters could know where political candidates stood on important issues of the day by reading their local newspapers. Those days are gone, as are many of the newspapers. AI overviews are no substitute. more

By Richard Lorenc | 8/23/26

Is America in its ‘decline and fall of the Roman Empire’ era?

OPINION — One of the most widely read books of all time is “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” It’s a historical work, written in 1788 by Edward Gibbon, an English historian and member of Parliament. more

By TR Harry | Scottsdale | 8/23/26

Hidden heroes: Three extraordinary women of color who changed the course of history through espionage

OPINION — When we think of spies, we often imagine fictional characters equipped with high tech gadgets, disguises and daring escapes. Yet some of history’s most remarkable intelligence agents were real women of color whose courage, intelligence and determination helped shape the outcome of major wars. more

By E.E. Cummings | Sun City West | 8/22/26

Why is Hamadeh calling out Hobbs when he won’t debate opponent?

OPINION — Arizona Congressional District 8 Rep. Abe Hamadeh sure likes to throw stones at glass houses, but runs away afterward. He called out Gov. Katie Hobbs for not debating his fellow House Republican gubernatorial candidate, Andy Biggs, while Hamadeh running away from CD 8 opponent Bernadette Greene-Placentia’s debate challenge. more

By Bill Eikost | Glendale | 8/22/26

$50B in Big Beautiful Bill funding won’t fix rural maternity care without state reform

OPINION — Congress allocated $50 billion through the One Big Beautiful Bill to improve rural healthcare. Many states have identified maternal and infant health as a priority for this funding, and for good reason: most rural hospitals no longer deliver babies. more

By Virat Agrawal and Kamryn Monster | 8/21/26

Oral health is the real magic behind the Tooth Fairy

OPINION — Every Aug. 22, families across the country celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day, honoring one of childhood’s most beloved traditions. more

By Heather Schneider, DMD | Chandler | 8/21/26

Is it students or schools that need discipline?

OPINION — Howard Fischer recently reported that a school survey recommended more student discipline . I wonder, is it the students or the schools that need more discipline? School boards and … more

By Scott Mitzner | Sun City West | 8/21/26

Congress should maintain defense spending for FY28, not increase it

OPINION — The United States defense budget for this fiscal year, which ends in September, was roughly $1.1 trillion. For the next budget year, the Trump administration is requesting $1.5 trillion. more

By Robert Robb | 8/20/26

Asbestos, forever chemicals kill — Congress must renew Toxic Substances Control Act fees

OPINION — 9/11. The date is seared into our consciousness forever. We all know where we were and what we were doing when it happened. Some of us are still dealing with its aftermath. more

By Pat Spearman | Nevada | 8/20/26

Snail speed on aid for 9/11 community proves bipartisan agreement no guarantee

OPINION — Bipartisan support is often treated as the clearest sign that legislation is likely to become law. When Republicans and Democrats agree that a problem must be addressed, it may seem as though the most difficult obstacle has already been overcome. more

By Michael Barasch | 8/19/26

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Finding a home is only half the dream

OPINION — Long before a home is permitted or built, someone has imagined a life inside it. Sometimes that dream arrives at 28. Sometimes at 68. It may mean a first set of keys, a smaller home for retirement, a few quiet acres or remaining in a house that has grown unsafe without becoming any less loved.

10 things I’m not thanking Rep. Hamadeh for right now

OPINION — In response to the recent letter thanking Abe Hamadeh for his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’m not thanking him for these 10 things:

U.S. vs. Mexico: ‘War’ that ends at final whistle in Glendale

OPINION — On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., the United States’ men’s soccer team will play Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. On paper, it is a friendly. Nobody in my family has ever used that word for this game. Mexico can lose to the United States in almost any sport and take it well. Basketball, baseball, a bad night in the ring. We shake hands and go to dinner. Soccer is different.

Trump, GOP don’t embody the Cowboy Code

OPINION — I used to be a Republican. I voted for Ronald Reagan. To me, Reagan embodied the Cowboy Code of actor singer Gene Autry. The code included that the cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage. He must always tell the truth. He must help people in distress.