Opinion Columns

Disney's decision to modify character doesn’t make sense

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

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’

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

“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

BY TERRY ROSS - COLUMNIST

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

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

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

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

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

BY JONATHAN LINES, GUEST COLUMNIST

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

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

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

By Gov. Jan Brewer, Guest column

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

BY TERRY ROSS - COLUMNIST

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

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

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

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