Opinion Columns
- Family structures not always same for every situation
- Fatherhood – and really, parenthood – can take many forms. In some families, fathers are hands-on parents who love their children, and provide guidance, instruction, love and support to their sons and daughters. My daughter is very fort... Full story
- Tax loss leaves promise of uncertainty for education, Yuma’s children
- As some supporters of the one-cent sales tax and opponents of its permanence celebrated its end-of-May expiration “as promised,” it was hard for many of us to ignore the dark cloud of uncertainty that now engulfs Arizona education.Seven m... Full story
- Video now giving unique perspective on life in space
- There's a trend emerging lately, and for once, it's pretty cool.Astronauts at the International Space Station are reaching out with unique, often entertaining videos about what it's like to live in space.It's a terrific outreach program, giving those... Full story
- Allergies seem worse? It’s not your imagination
- Yuma has a variety of lovely attributes, such as beautiful scenery, mild winters and plenty of outdoor recreation options. But here in the newsroom, we often hear one big complaint, and that's from those who suffer from allergies.Many often say that ... Full story
- Possibilities abound for 3-D printing technology
- Much like when the Internet first emerged about two decades ago, there is a new technology evolving that I don't think is getting the attention it deserves from the general public.I have been watching for a while now and every few months something is... Full story
- Phone records seizure chilling for public as well as press
- The revelations about the Department of Justice officials seizing Associated Press phone records are chilling – both for the press and the public.Journalists have a duty to pursue investigative reporting. It's an essential function of our jobs ... Full story
- Disney's decision to modify character doesn’t make sense
- Decision by Disney to modify character doesn't make senseStep back, Disney.That was the message from parents after the children's entertainment powerhouse decided to revamp the image of Merida, the animated princess from “Brave.”Merida's ... Full story
- It’s hard to strike balance between ‘mom’ and ‘self’
- “Working mother” is a concept with which I've always struggled.Because let's face it – parenting is tricky, period. I'm very fortunate in that I have a lot of help and support when it comes to raising my daughter. I have a very supp... Full story
- IMAGE program may be starting point in illegal immigration issue
- The fate of major immigration reform legislation in the U.S. Congress remains uncertain, partly because critics of the policy are doubtful that there will be sufficient effort to prevent future illegal immigration.Much of the focus of these opponents... Full story
- Senseless stories involving children hardest to report
- Working in a newsroom, it's easy – in fact, one could say it's necessary – to grow a thick skin.We report the news, whatever it may be. Some days, it's light, easy and fun, such as when we report on kids getting scholarships. Sometimes, i... Full story
- Acts of kindness can help injured vets feel at ease
- There was an amazing piece in USA Today on Friday about Ronny Porta, a Marine who was badly burned and disfigured while serving in Iraq.In 2007, Porta was driving in a convoy when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded beneath his truck. Two f... Full story
- Immigration system in need of reform
- It is hard to deny that the immigration system in America is broken. For Arizona specifically, the current federal immigration laws place an undue burden on our local business owners. Small business owners are the backbone of Arizona's economy and un... Full story
- Yuma needs to be vigilant on water front
- A recent news report naming the Colorado River the most endangered in the country left me feeling unsettled, to say the least.The article by the Cronkite News Service noted that increased demands on the water supply have put the river at a breaking p... Full story
- Officials must make right choice on Medicaid
- There has been no small amount of political drama these past three months as I've traveled the state – including to Yuma – advocating for my Medicaid Restoration Plan. Some media have chosen to focus on a perceived clash on this issue bet... Full story
- Danger lies in small-scale attacks
- While watching coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing Monday, a security expert commented on something that I too have been wondering about for some time. He said those tasked with thwarting terror attacks have been questioning for years why terror... Full story
- Study finds disregard for sunscreen in melanoma survivors
- A new study was released this week that contains a bit of disturbing news.Apparently, more than one-quarter of people who have had melanoma say they never use sunscreen. Even worse? Two percent said they had used a tanning bed in the last year, accor... Full story
- Extreme early retirement concept tough way to live
- There's a new trend in the United States: extreme early retirement.An article in USA Today notes that people are working hard, saving money and living frugally, with the hopes of retiring at 40 and living off their investments.One 30-year-old person ... Full story
- Judge makes right decision in steel cross case
- In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the nation was devastated. But the impact was felt strongest in New York City, where the skyline – and thousands of lives – were irrevocably changed that day.One of the icons in the wa... Full story
- Latest N.Y.C. proposal against cigarettes does not make sense
- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems to be on a crusade these days.First, he targeted large, sugary beverages, by banning them for sale. The proposal was rejected by a judge.Next on his radar? Cigarettes.Bloomberg proposed legislation recently that... Full story
- Good care is vital to kidney health
- The month of March is National Kidney Month. Before you turn the page in a big yawn, think of what these organs do for you and where you'd be if they stopped.• Using millions of filters called nephrons they clean wastes from your body.• Bal... Full story
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