Opinion

The ice cream man cometh: Ducey drops budget, fails education

Lacking any political courage, Governor Ducey began his term by leaving the state's university system out to dry.

By Harper Neidig | January 19, 2015

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Capital gains tax more important than you believe

In his new State of the Union address, the President plans to introduce several new economic proposals that are designed to create revenue to pay for a series of breaks toward boosting stagnant middle and low incomes.

By Noah Smith | January 19, 2015

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Post-Peshawar Massacre: a call for change

When reactions to the world’s problems are more than emotional 5-minute conversations, the solutions to these problems will begin to appear.

By Sydney Maki | January 19, 2015

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Boos & Bravos: Jan. 15

Bravo to Belgium for its anti-terrorism movement, but boo to the collapse of USA Place — we still miss that Chili's.

By Editorial Board | January 15, 2015

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Top 6 2016 presidential election candidates: players and failures

While Romney threatens to return to the campaign trail, here are six candidates who will matter in the 2016 election.

By Harrison Finzel | January 15, 2015

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NYPD slowdown a show of irony

By protesting the criticism against them, NYPD officers gave the critics exactly what they wanted.

By Harper Neidig | January 15, 2015

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Transgender health coverage a necessary change for progress of equality

Trans* health care coverage is a step in the right direction down the long and winding path to national equality.

By Editorial Board | January 14, 2015

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Cyberspace regulation needed to avert war following recent cyber-attacks

Due to recent events in cyberspace, the Obama Administration has switched from retaliation to defense. Here’s why neither strategy is adequate.

By Jordan Brunner | January 14, 2015

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'Made in China' may no longer mean made poorly

The first Chinese Exported car to the U.S. by Volvo may start to turn notions of "Made in China" products a different direction.

By Kayla Chan | January 14, 2015

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Free community college proposed without sufficient funding capabilities

President Obama's newest initiative sounds nice, but who's gonna pay for it?

By Derrik Rochwalik | January 13, 2015

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Ducey inherits mixed education legacy, unlikely to enact needed reforms

Gov. Ducey and the state Legislature must enact substantial appropriations increases, as other states with more successful public education systems have done.

By Connor Murphy | January 13, 2015

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Minimum wage creates cycle of debt

While politicians and older generations continue to suggest getting a job to pay the way through school, perhaps they should ensure that those working receive the money they rightly deserve.

By Alec Grafil | January 13, 2015

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Congress should act to fix roads

With gas prices currently so low, Congress has a perfect opportunity to slightly increase the federal gas tax in a way that would provide necessary funding for the nation's crumbling roads.

By Zach Josephson | January 13, 2015

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Ducey sprinkles talking points, skimps on substance

Doug Ducey continues to be a real vanilla man — unable to take risks, capitalize on tough issues or show any signs of breaking from Arizona’s current status quo.

By Editorial Board | January 12, 2015

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Immunization: science that must be trusted

We must put our trust in the very science and advancement in which we pride ourselves and immunize our children.

By Olivia Richard | January 12, 2015

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Civic education vital for school-age children

Arizona Senate Bill 1029 might not be the ultimate solution, but it is a step in the right direction towards fixing voter apathy in the state of Arizona.

By Noah Smith | January 12, 2015

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Je Suis Charlie? What we’re missing

"Je Suis Charlie" has become a rallying cry for those mourning the deaths of 12 French journalists. Here’s why the response may be missing something.

By Jordan Brunner | January 11, 2015

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Consent and Respect education won't change rape culture at ASU

The required Consent and Respect course is a feeble and misguided attempt to educate the ASU population about sexual assault.

By Nicole Tyau | January 11, 2015

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Books: an unwavering adoration

Despite the perception of young adults favoring technology, statistics show they still enjoy a good printed copy, proving books will be around for awhile.

By Desiree Pharias | January 11, 2015

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POINT: Doug Ducey can make this century Arizona’s greatest

If Ducey uses the tools and resources he has to the best of his advantage and to the advantage of all other Arizonans, focusing on duty, reality, and arithmetic as he promised, Arizona’s new century will indeed be its greatest.

By Jordan Brunner | January 6, 2015

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