OPINION — President Trump keeps telling us that Iran attacked us in 1979 and has been attacking us since then. Iran had a democratic government after WWII. In 1953 the United States and Great Britain orchestrated a coup that toppled that government and installed the shah as dictator.
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OPINION — No older adult should have to choose between filling a prescription and paying for groceries or keeping the lights on. Yet that’s precisely the choice too many older adults in the United States face, especially Hispanic adults.
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OPINION — A reader recently wrote to thank us for emphasizing the importance of fact-checking information that you may read on social media or hear in conversation.
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11/12/26
OPINION — After serving in their nation’s military, they’re now serving in America’s economy. Veteran-owned businesses generate $1.3 trillion in annual sales and employ 4 million workers ... leaders of veterans service organizations say some of the men and women behind that economic success are still struggling to find stable housing, get mental health care or translate military experience into a civilian career.
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OPINION — I am responding to Frank Bagnato’s recent critique of the Sun City West master plan (Our community is fabulous; RCSCW master plan isn’t, Oct. 22). The analysis has been done. The master plan has been presented. So, we just need to do it, don’t we? Not so fast.
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OPINION — Veterans Day is a time to express our gratitude to the women and men who have proudly served in the military to preserve our freedoms. For many, the holiday can mean a parade or celebration, but for millions of veterans it can be another day struggling with a serious health issue tied to their service.
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OPINION — What is with the loud exhaust? What used to be just a few annoying exhaust sounds from motorcycles, cars and trucks has now increased in frequency to where a walk outside or an evening rest on the back porch sounds like an afternoon at the Indianapolis 500.
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OPINION — Regarding the recent utility rate increase meeting at Palm Ridge, the Property Owners and Residents Association greatly appreciates the Sun City West Independent and the important role the paper plays in keeping our community informed.
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Nov. 3 brought a merciful end to nonstop political attack ads by candidates and political action committees in the run-up to Election Day. They unfold predictably: tear down the opponent with the …
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OPINION — I always wondered what President Trump would have to do to make him lose Republican support. Now I know: Lose an election decisively. Up until they lost the midterms, his policies and behavior appeared to be acceptable to most Republicans.
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OPINION — Every Veterans Day, there is a moment that reminds me why I do this work. It isn’t the marching bands, the magnificent floats or the thousands of spectators lining Phoenix streets.
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