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PHOENIX- The initiative to ban sales tax on services in Arizona is another example of big business trying to write the rules of the game. They’re good at it, too. They’ve dressed this initiative up to look like they’re doing us a favor, but that’s ridiculous. No one has ever …
Op-Ed/Letters
July, 2018
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5 July
Haven’t heard of Kelly Fryer? Here’s why.
BISBEE – The political kingmakers are at it again, and they really don’t want Kelly Fryer to be the next governor of Arizona. Although Fryer started campaigning nearly a year after her two primary opponents, she has quickly built momentum. On Monday, Fryer was named one of 16 LGBTQ candidates to watch in …
April, 2018
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27 April
Support for the movement and the unity it has shown
By: Kathy Hoffman As I’ve watched and taken part in the growing #RedForEd movement, I’m inspired by how teachers have continued to call for and demonstrate unity throughout this process. The Arizona Educators United (AEU) group has brought together teachers of all backgrounds, including paraprofessionals, social workers, and reading specialists, …
March, 2018
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2 March
Resident acknowledges effort of elected leader
Dear editor: I would like to share information with the community, as a member, that it is very important and meaningful to us, in general, when our elected leaders are truly working with us to assist us as needed. Velasquez Sneezy, Gilson Wash’s councilman, is one elected leader who …
February, 2018
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23 February
Reader disappointed over lack of coverage
I am writing to voice my disappointment in GMT’s failure to cover the San Carlos Apache led March to Oak Flat. Over 100 people walked through Globe/Miami to Oak Flat. SC Apaches, Natives from Tribes from this region and beyond, and non-native allies walked/ran for our battle to protect Oak Flat. This land is original Apache territory in the Tonto National Forest, protected from mining since 1955 and listed on …
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2 February
Fact Checking 12 Statements at President’s SOTU
The president’s recent State of the Union Address was the third longest SOTU address by an American president since 1966 coming in a 89 minutes. The longest was Bill Clinton and the shortest was Ronald Regan. While all presidents get to take center stage without taking questions or responding to …
September, 2017
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14 September
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma: A Wake-up Call
We sympathize with all those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. We, as a nation, should do everything in our power to ensure speedy recovery. However, it will be tragic if we stopped there. We need to address the root cause of increased frequency and intensity of such events – …
August, 2017
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26 August
Senate candidate Jim Moss weighs in on Arpaio Pardon
Arpaio is the worst kind of lawbreaker – the kind who wears a badge. Nothing erodes public trust in law enforcement or the rule of law more than willful lawbreaking by those who have sworn an oath to serve and protect, and uphold the law. Arpaio’s actions are akin to …
January, 2017
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27 January
St. Vincent De Paul thanks community
St. Vincent’s De Paul of Holy Angels would like to thank everyone involved in our Thanks giving and Christmas celebrations that just passed. We were able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to 25 families and 25 Christmas dinners as well. We would also like to thank those volunteers and families …
December, 2016
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22 December
Reader responds to pledge request from FLLW school
Dear Editor: I received a letter recently from the Frank Lloyd School of Architecture reminding me of the approaching deadline for my pledge which I had made last fall as part of their Campaign for Independence. Since many in the community stepped up and made pledges, I thought I might share my response …