New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time again. Time for Jana to assume the role of “Queen of Arizona” and share her thoughts on how the Grand Canyon State could be a little better. […]
4:51 pm
Jan 2007
5:28 pm
Dec 2006
Inconceivable in 1966
From Indian gaming to a World Series title, Phoenix has seen a lot of changes since 1966. Here are 40 things we never imagined would happen 40 years ago. […]
5:33 pm
Nov 2006
Teach the Children
Educate all of Arizona’s children. It seems like a no-brainer, but two competing ballot propositions this month are clouding the real issues. […]
5:45 pm
Oct 2006
Beware of Prop. 107
Despite what supporters say, the “Protect Marriage Arizona” amendment would deny “basic legal rights and benefits” to all committed couples, gay and straight. […]
5:52 pm
Sep 2006
Don’t Touch
Despite all kinds of reasons to avoid them, Arizona is converting its voting system to touch-screen machines. The problem is, they can’t be trusted. […]
5:57 pm
Aug 2006
The Amazing Race?
Hardly. In fact, the idea of staging an Indy-like auto race Downtown is just plain ridiculous, not to mention a logistical nightmare for businesses and residents. […]
8:15 pm
Aug 2006
Sheriff Joe Just Cost Us Another $9 Million
ON MARCH 24, JURORS IN A FEDERAL COURT AWARDED $9 MILLION TO THE FAMILY OF CHARLES AGSTER. LIKE SCOTT NORBERG AND OTHERS, AGSTER DIED WHILE IN THE CUSTODY OF SHERIFF JOE. BUT HE WASN’T A HARDENED CRIMINAL. IN FACT, AGSTER WAS MENTALLY DISABLED. WHAT’S WORSE, THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TRIED TO [...]
6:02 pm
Jul 2006
A Day at Driving School
Nobody wants to go, but a grueling day at driving school with a dictatorial instructor will make you a better driver, and Arizona definitely needs some better drivers. […]
8:29 pm
Jul 2006
Hostage Crisis at 2600 N. Central
There was no clue about who the man was, what kind of gun he had, how many guns he had, how many hostages he held, where he was holding them, what he wanted or what would make him give up. Within seven hours, though, George Curran was in custody, and [...]
6:13 pm
May 2006
Parental Alienation
Abusive fathers are convincing the courts that mothers are “coaching” their kids to fear their fathers. It’s called Parental Alienation Syndrome, and it’s a serious issue. […]