Opinion

Lack of respect impedes major progress

Respect in public debate has been missing for as long as history can recall.

By Sean McCauley | September 26, 2012

Despite posing health threat, GM foods not labeled in U.S.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults are obese.

By Crista Jackson | September 26, 2012

Ray Bans and remakes: the resurgence of ‘80s culture

The cultural influences of the 1980s are more widespread than ever.

By Shane Chergosky | September 26, 2012

Letter: Islam: a not so peaceful religion

Letters to the editor: "Liberals keep telling us that Islam is the religion of peace."

By Letters | September 26, 2012

Editorial: Aporkalypse

Bacon is serious stuff and it’s experiencing the worst shortage in the highest point of its popularity.

By Editorial Board | September 25, 2012

Supreme Court justices grossly overlooked by Americans

Despite its legacy in American democracy, the judicial branch has been ignored for far too long.

By Savannah Thomas | September 25, 2012

Ending drug war must be president’s priority

The war on drugs must be a priority if we want to maintain our civil liberties.

By Carlos Alfaro | September 25, 2012

Soda ban does little to battle obesity

Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban is a good start, but it is not impactful.

By Olivia Brunacini | September 25, 2012

Editorial: Masculine gender roles perpetuated in politics

It’s important to remember that men are victims of patriarchy, just as much as women are.

By Editorial Board | September 24, 2012

Teachers the only clear winners in post-strike Chicago

Teachers in the Chicago call for a pay increase, while their students fall 15 percent behind the country’s average graduation rate.

By Caleb Varoga | September 24, 2012

Fans construct ‘Firefly’s’ significance

Even 10 years later, “Firefly” remains a part of the cultural conversation, but it has little to do with anything inherent in the show itself.

By Esther Drown | September 24, 2012

Overdriven work ethic drives American youth to anxiety disorders

Today’s students suffer from more mental illness than ever before.

By Jake Adler | September 24, 2012

Letter: Promise Arizona deters citizens from protesting

Letters to the editor.

By Letters | September 24, 2012

Santorum is in need of liberal arts education

Rick Santorum opposes higher-level education in favor of church and family at 2012 Voters Value Summit.

By Christine Truong | September 23, 2012

Editorial: Fans not taking to Devil Walk

Arizona sports fans want a winning program, which is what they haven’t seen much out of ASU. Until then, ASU football has to deal with a large number of empty seats in the Devil Walk (and maybe the stadium) for a little longer.

By Editorial Board | September 23, 2012

Warp drives and warped expectations

Star Trek-like warp speed travel is more feasible than before, but scientists still need to reel in their expectations.

By Jacob Evans | September 23, 2012

Who are the 47 percent?

The 47 percent may not be who we think they are.

By Colton Gavin | September 23, 2012

Boos & Bravos: Sept. 21

Boo to Weather.com for posting the predicted snowfall for Phoenix 365 days a year and 366 days for leap years.

By Editorial Board | September 20, 2012

Global warming as a health threat challenges inaction

American’s concern for global warming doesn’t translate into a demand for action.

By Daniel Mills | September 20, 2012

Law drives people toward common good

Law promotes the common good by upholding the virtue of justice.

By Matthew Rich | September 20, 2012

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