The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision was about more than immigration, this opinion argues. It says Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion highlights how competing interpretations of the 14th Amendment reflect a broader fight over history, citizenship and the nation's future.
A visit to Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary inspired this reflection on the Constitution, Abraham Lincoln and the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam. The opinion argues America's greatest strength lies in its ongoing work to become "a more perfect Union."
As Tucson faces another scorching summer, this opinion argues that rising TEP rates, utility profits and Arizona Corporation Commission elections are closely connected — and says voters should pay closer attention to the officials who regulate electric companies.
Arizona voters in several counties will no longer receive printed Spanish-language ballots, this opinion argues, raising concerns about language access and voting accessibility for Spanish-speaking and tribal communities ahead of future elections.
As billionaires wield growing political influence, this opinion argues that restoring public trust in government will require more than winning elections. The author points to antitrust history, the New Deal and recent Supreme Court rulings as central to the debate over America's democratic future.
The Republicans have been quick to associate all democrats with communists, hoping for a 1950’s Red Scare.
People are giving President Trump way too much credit for implementing a sophisticated, well-planned far-right agenda. He is not capable of that. He is a cartoon character, a juvenile delinquent, a would-be king, a proto-fascist punisher of trad Americans, a fantasy futurist, a prevaricator …
This July 4, 2026, let us defer our celebration of our 250th anniversary as a nation. Let us fly our flags at half-mast in memory of our founding fathers and upside down in shame for our psychopathic, cruel, and evil president. Furthermore, let us shun all celebrations initiated by this despot.
The current batch of LTEs display the ignorance, stupidity, and basic visceral hatred of Donald Trump that totally muddles their minds to the point of total irrationality. Two LTE’s claim Trump lied about vandals cutting the liner in the Reflecting Poll which is totally erroneous, a big fat …
Given the extreme heat and arid conditions we experience in Southern Arizona, I find it difficult to understand why consumer fireworks continue to be permitted during the Fourth of July. When wildfire danger is high, a single spark can have devastating consequences for homes, wildlife, and p…
In as much as President Trump believes the January 6th “patriots” suffered unfair criminalization and incarceration, the DOJ has made 1.776 billion dollars available to correct this injustice after they received a pardon for their actions. Since this fund is open to anyone, I would respectfu…
In May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a change to its policies. Change Notice 3 states that the Attorney General may decide in which prison offenders serve. The Board of Prisons Director, William K. Marshall, a Trump appointee, agreed to this change.
The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision was about more than immigration, this opinion argues. It says Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion highlights how competing interpretations of the 14th Amendment reflect a broader fight over history, citizenship and the nation's future.
How can we view red light cameras as anything other than a revenue generating scheme when Chief Prieto says TPD’s top concerns are street racing and street takeovers. I would add speeding in general to her list. Red light cameras do little or nothing to stop these violations. If City Council…
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Gen Zs ( her age) are lazy, born with silver spoons in their mouths and had everything handed to them. She blames liberal indoctrination and woke schools that push communist ideas. She said they should quit complaining about the cost of living and accuse…
Jews in New York and other locations are hesitant to display their religious preference because of violent antisemitic agitators. Jewish gatherings now require serious security. Remember Nazi Germany and Democrats turn a blind eye. These Hitler wannabes go unmolested. It is time to act, enou…
Recent successes of DSA candidates in NYC primaries have right-wing publications, pundits, podcasters, and politicians (including Trump} clutching their pearls and warning of the imminent takeover of the Democratic party by “communists.”
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A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.
Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.
The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.
The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision was about more than immigration, this opinion argues. It says Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion highlights how competing interpretations of the 14th Amendment reflect a broader fight over history, citizenship and the nation's future.
My sadly departed friend, Frank, was a unicorn. He lived 89 years in the town he grew up in, a village on the Connecticut shore. A reporter at his local newspaper for over half a century, he had turned down offers to work for more glamorous publications, among them Sports Illustrated and The New York Times.
As constitutional amendments go, the 14th is straightforward. Ratified in 1868 after Republicans in Congress fiercely repudiated the notorious Dred Scott decision, it declares that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.”
A visit to Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary inspired this reflection on the Constitution, Abraham Lincoln and the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam. The opinion argues America's greatest strength lies in its ongoing work to become "a more perfect Union."
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The Republicans have been quick to associate all democrats with communists, hoping for a 1950’s Red Scare.
People are giving President Trump way too much credit for implementing a sophisticated, well-planned far-right agenda. He is not capable of that. He is a cartoon character, a juvenile delinquent, a would-be king, a proto-fascist punisher of trad Americans, a fantasy futurist, a prevaricator …
This July 4, 2026, let us defer our celebration of our 250th anniversary as a nation. Let us fly our flags at half-mast in memory of our founding fathers and upside down in shame for our psychopathic, cruel, and evil president. Furthermore, let us shun all celebrations initiated by this despot.
The current batch of LTEs display the ignorance, stupidity, and basic visceral hatred of Donald Trump that totally muddles their minds to the point of total irrationality. Two LTE’s claim Trump lied about vandals cutting the liner in the Reflecting Poll which is totally erroneous, a big fat …
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