Opinion

The Tohono O'odham Nation is suing to block a proposed 62-mile border wall in southern Arizona, arguing it would unlawfully cross reservation land and damage sacred cultural sites.

A longtime Arizona housing leader argues the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives the state a chance to expand affordable housing, modernize outdated policies and invest in infrastructure. The opinion says solving the housing crisis will require collaboration, innovation and accountability.

Drawing parallels to McCarthyism, this opinion argues President Donald Trump is reviving Red Scare-style political tactics by labeling opponents as communists. The author says the strategy distracts from policy failures and deepens political division ahead of the next election.

As Colorado River negotiations remain unsettled, this opinion urges Arizona leaders and residents to prepare for future water shortages through conservation, reuse, infrastructure investments and greater public engagement on the state's long-term water future.

Arizona's clean energy boom is creating jobs and attracting billions in investment, this opinion argues. But without federal permitting reform, the author says lengthy approval delays could slow new projects, strain the electric grid and drive up energy costs.

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Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.

The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.