Opinion

FDA robs Americans of personal liberty

The entire food industry would need to make major modifications in order to put a halt on the frightening health future the people of this country are headed toward.

| March 2, 2014

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 28

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By Editorial Board | February 27, 2014

Try a siesta before going to that fiesta

Spain's best bet to improving its dead economy is not turning clocks and losing historical traditions. It's detaching from the euro.

| February 27, 2014

A new dawn in ASU athletics

The tables have turned. ASU is the destination. We have high expectations for Anderson's tenure, but so does he.

By Editorial Board | February 27, 2014

Pussy Riot no more than hooligans

All good things must come to an end. Otherwise, we end up with American Idol.

By Jordan Bohannon | February 26, 2014

Monday night meeting with migrants

Forget Washington, D.C. — there are people trying to live locally.

| February 26, 2014

Michael B. Jordan in 'Fantastic Four' makes some, well, uncomfortable

It would be the most realistic and probably the most awesome thing to see an African-American superhero.

| February 26, 2014

Memo to retailers: Don’t do business with Amazon

For retailers, doing business with Amazon would be doing business with the devil.

| February 26, 2014

Letter: Setting the record straight on SB 1062

Letter to the Editor: "The law helps protect every Arizona citizen from unjust fines and other punishments for refusing to promote messages or participate in events the government demands he or she advance."

By Letters | February 26, 2014

South Carolina legislators mistake censorship for academic freedom

For politicians to penalize schools for the contents of their curriculum goes against the spirit of a well-rounded education.

| February 25, 2014

Sign twirler never hurt anyone, even in Scottsdale

Legal ordinances limit the activity of sign walkers in Scottsdale. Is this the start of the sign-walking demise?

| February 25, 2014

North Korea: A mess we can’t clean up

But the truth remains that this is just too complicated to touch.

By Benjamin Murphy | February 25, 2014

SB 1062 offers warped view of religious freedom

One person’s “freedom” to discriminate ends where another’s rights begin.

By Savannah Thomas | February 24, 2014

Youth in politics: The importance of college activism

No other phase in life will afford us an opportunity to be around such a wide range of political philosophies.

| February 24, 2014

Alcohol will redefine Phoenix in the best way possible

Beer aficionados, rejoice! Phoenix craft breweries are the next big thing.

| February 24, 2014

5 reasons why Phoenix needs Google Fiber

Google will partner with Phoenix to bring Google Fiber to our metropolis. This is a massive step, and it's one we should all support.

| February 24, 2014

Social media fuels dangerous drinking trend, lacking public responsibility

Belittling others because of their choice in behavior is the definition of bullying, a realization Facebook has yet to make.

| February 24, 2014

The problem with Ukrainian revolt

Yet, time and time again, we have seen blood spilled only to be answered with more blood.

| February 23, 2014

Don't forget to worry about climate change

John Kerry says climate change is a new weapon of mass destruction, and Newt Gingrich calls him crazy. Is Kerry crazy?

| February 23, 2014

Letter: 'War' on religion doesn't exist

Letter to the editor: "But my rights extend so far as they do not inhibit, diminish or suppress the rights of others."

By Letters | February 23, 2014

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