The NCAA has taken a seat on the bench in the political game. The organization that governs college athletics was once at the forefront of hot-button issues such as the Confederate flag and transgender rights. But that stance evolved quickly as one Republican-controlled state after another rushed to pass laws that cover everything from abortion to transgender rights to drag shows.
In light of the governor’s requirement the Legislature only send “good bills,” the Arizona Libertarian Party would like to draw attention to s…
Regarding the abortion resolution, while no vote was taken among residents, national surveys suggest most Americans favor restricting abortion…
Anyone who has driven on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff knows that the roadbed is beyond dangerous. My observations were confirmed last Wedn…
What do train wrecks, bank failures and school shootings have in common? Deregulation.
March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded …
I was thinking how grateful I am that we have thoughtful local government officials who are not willing to rubber stamp projects.
I appreciate the recent article by Sierra Ferguson on the legislative dispute over ESC factors (environmental, social and governance). I am co…
Are we facing a possible sixth mass extinction? Species are declining and disappearing. Here in Flagstaff we see fewer native birds and pollin…
In 2020, Flagstaff City Council declared a climate emergency and set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. At the time, it felt like th…
Letter to Rep. Eli Crane, member of Congress from the 2nd District in Arizona: I don't think that Republicans know what the word "woke" really…
Good luck having a heart attack or brain injury in the high country; there are no doctors to take care of you. The seasoned doctors who once p…
Due to your reporting of the extension of the public comment period on the Rio de Flag Risk Management Project, I took the time to read the Dr…
“It’s the height of hypocrisy for Trump to feign concern for the community of East Palestine after years of openly mocking and rolling back en…
Are the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County vetting all the new construction projects being proposed or in progress around town? Are these p…
To my Beloved Community:
The negative impacts that short-term rentals (STRs) have on our neighborhoods are widely known and felt throughout the community. I want to up…
I’m often asked about my work in hospice, which many people misunderstand if they’re aware of it at all. Like my colleagues at Compassus, I’m …
As to the ongoing mail delivery problem: I use USPS Informed delivery. I am told, via online USPS that packages have been delivered, but in re…
President Biden introduced a budget grounded in a vision of the United States based on the idea that the government should invest in workers, …
In support of the recent Letters to the Editor asking that the City of Flagstaff remove the city finances from Wells Fargo Bank, many retired …
Sean's story on Grand Falls tourist destruction was wonderful. It highlighted what happens when we do not care for beauty.
Parroting the long-held belief by conservative pundits that government “handouts,” unemployment and food stamps (TANF), allow our fellow citiz…
As one who has missed mail deliveries recently, I write first to thank Sean Golightly for his fair recent treatment of Flagstaff's problem, bu…
I just read the article about this year's snowfall being the greatest (deepest!) on record except for 1948-1949. I remember that one well ... …
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