Toxic masculinity relates to the definitions of masculinity that has been taught to boys for decades and harms them today: don’t be a sissy; be strong and silent; wealth, power, status, and risk-taking define a man. Today, none of that advice is good for men, good for society, or conducive to good mental or physical health.
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City of Globe suspends curbside recycling
GLOBE — On Tuesday, May 21, Globe City Council voted to modify its contract with Right Away Disposal (RAD) to suspend curbside recycling in the city of Globe, as requested by RAD. These changes will take effect starting June 3, 2019. ¶ Following is a FAQ provided by the City …
Read More »Reader asks Supervisors “What About Us?”
In regards to the article in the recent AJ News about the “Tech Corridor Study” being considered, and funded by the County, I have to ask – What about Us? I think it’s a grand plan to attempt to create a tech corridor in western Pinal County but what about …
Read More »Tonto National Monument Reduces Hours to Hike to Lower Cliff Dwelling for Summer
Roosevelt, AZ- In order to mitigate the number of heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will reduce hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting on June 1, 2019 and ending on August 31, 2019. Visitors who wish to hike …
Read More »Medical professional points to healthcare facts relating to women’s health
By: Guest Contributor Sharon Girard (D) who is running for the House in 2020. She recently submitted this Op-Ed in response to Neal Carter’s (R) op ed, published in the Az Capitol News on 4/26 regarding the Planned Parenthood lawsuit. As a Certified Physician Assistant with 30 years experience, much …
Read More »Tonto National Monument Designated as International Dark-Sky Park
Roosevelt, AZ – On May 7, 2019, the National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced that Tonto National Monument has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. This prestigious award means that Tonto National Monument has exceptional opportunities to observe the night sky, and has implemented …
Read More »What War Bonnets can tell us about Culture
By Deni Seymour For years, I’ve been collecting photographs of Native American headdresses on a private Pinterest board—photographs I’ve found while investigating Southwestern weaponry, warrior and ceremonial garb, as well as the more mundane aspects of clothing, footwear, and material culture. As an anthropologist and historian I have a natural …
Read More »Expanding use of “good fire” isn’t easy.
Courtney Schultz, Cassandra Moseley and Heidi Huber-Stearns This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. As spring settles in across the United States, western states are already preparing for summer and wildfire season. And although it may seem counter-intuitive, some of the most urgent conversations …
Read More »Longest Ski Season In History Resort
Arizona Snowbowl will be offer three more weeks of skiing! Flagstaff, Ariz. — While the Grand Canyon state’s southern region experienced triple-digit temperatures this week, Arizona Snowbowl reported new snowfall. The surprise appearance from Mother Nature to the Flagstaff resort brings the season snowfall total to nearly 30 feet (333 …
Read More »CASA volunteers needed in Gila County
(Globe, AZ—April 24, 2019) April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate, on Wednesday April 24, 2019 CASA of Gila County showed their appreciation for the volunteers who are donating their time to be Court Appointed Special Advocates for local children in foster care. “From our actively assigned CASAs …
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