Opinion

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion calls for major election reforms, including expanding the U.S. House, adopting a national popular vote for president and implementing ranked-choice voting to create a more representative democracy.

As extreme heat drives hundreds of deaths in Arizona each year, this opinion argues that voluntary workplace guidelines are not enough. The author calls for enforceable heat-safety standards to better protect outdoor workers from preventable illness and death.

A longtime Arizona Democratic Party leader argues that some progressive voices are pushing the party in a dangerous direction on Israel and Hamas. The opinion calls on Democrats to reject extremism while supporting Israel's right to exist and condemning terrorism.

Wildflowers, mountain trails and time outdoors can do more than lift your spirits, this opinion argues. A conservation biologist reflects on why reconnecting with nature is essential for resilience, civic engagement and hope during difficult times.

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, this opinion calls for major election reforms, including expanding the U.S. House, adopting a national popular vote for president and implementing ranked-choice voting to create a more representative democracy.

In its 2025-26 term, the U.S. Supreme Court continued to weaken the Constitution in its quest to aggrandize itself and the presidency while diminishing Congress.  

The U.S. Supreme Court recently concluded its 236th annual term after hearing 74 cases and holding 58 oral arguments. In most cases, the nine justices did not reach unanimous agreement. Likewise, the public reaction to many of these rulings was mixed. Even scholars and academics disagreed ve…