The opinions page has long been a staple of all Independent Newsmedia newspapers over the years. It has been a place where readers can share their opinions about the news in their communities, and do it without the conflict that sometimes sharing your opinions might spark on social media, where there is no moderator to keep things under control.
The opinions page went away for a while on our print platforms, but they never did on our online platforms. Peoria readers have continued to have their voices heard at yourvalley.net/peoria-independent/. And now they have returned to our print platform!
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The opinions page has long been a staple of all Independent Newsmedia newspapers over the years. It has been a place where readers can share their opinions about the news in their communities, and do it without the conflict that sometimes sharing your opinions might spark on social media, where there is no moderator to keep things under control.
The opinions page went away for a while on our print platforms, but they never did on our online platforms. Peoria readers have continued to have their voices heard at yourvalley.net/peoria-independent/. And now they have returned to our print platform!
This is part of a larger effort we are undertaking to promote civil discourse. And we want to hear from you!
Whether posting comments on our Facebook and X feeds or directly emailing a letter to us, we aim to make it easier for everyone to participate and share their perspectives in a conducive setting free from vitriol, personal attacks and shouting.
Please join the civil discussion and let us know what you think about our content and the news that is happening around you in Peoria everyday.
Meet Philip Haldiman is an award-winning journalist who most recently took first place for investigative reporting in 2023 from Arizona Newspapers Association. He joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2015, covering Sun City West his first year. Since 2016, he has covered the city of Peoria. Prior to coming to INI, he was a reporter with The Arizona Republic for seven years, covering numerous cities throughout the Valley. Before that, he was a freelance writer.
Community: Haldiman spearheads the Peoria Independent Hometown Heroes Awards program, honoring local individuals and businesses that give back to the community. He has hosted local candidate forums over the years and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. Haldiman also served as a member of the Journalism Program Community Advisory Board at Glendale Community College. Outside journalism, Haldiman served as a member of the city of Peoria Complete Count Committee for the Census, 2019-2020. Lastly, he has served as a member of his HOA governing board since 2021.
Education: Arizona State University with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications and a BA in Theater.
Random Fact: Haldiman is a fourth-generation Arizonan as well as wrote and produced an autobiographical comic book about his time spent in Hollywood and his life as a cult film star.
Hobbies: He enjoys hiking Arizona’s mountainous landscapes and is currently working on a play for the stage.
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