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Knapp Jr.: How to bring civility back to politics

7/17/2024
Immediately after the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, we have heard Republicans and Democrats calling for a change in campaign rhetoric.

Patterson: Peace through weakness a really bad idea

7/5/2024
The warning signs can no longer be ignored. America’s future as a world power is fading.

Mesa mayoral candidates explain their visions for city

6/26/2024
Mesa residents Ryan Winkle, Scott Neely, Carey Davis, Scott Smith and Mark Freeman are running for the position of mayor of Mesa and will appear on the primary ballot. Mesa is holding its …

Backer: Defending the former president

6/13/2024
Let me start out quoting a banner I recently came across “Mean Tweets-World Peace.” I think this captures my view of President Trump. He tells it like it is (mean to some) and …

Hobbs denies wrongdoing in payments to foster care …

6/12/2024
PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is lashing out at those who say she and her administration did anything wrong in providing a huge boost in payments to the operators of foster care homes who …

Point: The legitimacy of the Supreme Court hangs in …

6/10/2024
During John Roberts’ confirmation hearing as chief justice in 2005, he claimed that the “primary check on the courts has always been judicial self-restraint.” Sen. Sam Brownback, …

Counterpoint: Calls for ‘ethics reform’ are …

6/10/2024
Americans deserve a government dedicated to America’s best interests, not the highest bidder.

Shinkoskey: Propaganda sleek and believable

6/3/2024
Propaganda is sleek and believable, manipulative and evil. It is “information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of …

Mesa mayoral hopefuls speak on issues at candidate …

5/16/2024
Five candidates for the mayor of Mesa were put on the spot during the May 14 candidate forum at the Mesa Council Chambers. Hosted by KTAR’s Mike Broomhead, the candidates were asked …

Mesa council hopefuls queried on issues at candidate …

5/15/2024
The Mesa council candidates for the 2024 election were put to the test during Tuesday’s candidate forum at the Mesa Council Chambers. Hosted by KTAR’s Mike Broomhead, the candidates …

Smyth: It's time to go, Joe

5/2/2024
If former Donald Trump gets a second term in the White House, Joe Biden will have only himself to blame.

Shinkoskey: Big money powers taking over?

4/25/2024
The nation’s big money powers are in the process of capturing everything of value in America.