The defense of Trump’s Ukrainian call misses a larger point, as does the whitewash of the unseemly situation with the Bidens in the country.
Category Archives: State and local
As Obamacare stabilizes, GOP still doesn’t have a clue
Obamacare isn’t what was envisioned. But Republicans don’t have a credible alternative to Democratic proposals for ever greater government involvement in health care.
Biggs’ contracts a case of TDDS
Biggs is right that Democrats are suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome. But Biggs has come down with a case of Trump Derangement Derangement Syndrome.
Empty congressional posturing about Turkey and the Kurds
The monumental difference between being a member of Congress and commander in chief.
Three ideas to improve working conditions for teachers
To solve Arizona’s teacher shortage, pay has to be increased. But working conditions also need to be overhauled and improved. Here’s three ideas to do that.
A judge’s wayward last stand against Prop. 123
Judge Neil Wake’s political screed about education finance got a lot of things wrong.
Small steps forward on pot laws
U.S. House votes to allow marijuana businesses access to banking services and there are some important improvements to an Arizona legalization initiative.
O’Halleran’s bailout bill illustrates the Green New Deal’s false promise
O’Halleran seeks a federal bailout for his district, to compensate for the effects of shutting down the Navajo Generating Station. A rapid transition to a decarbonized energy market wouldn’t be painless.
Due process concerns shouldn’t block red flag laws
Separating the mentally ill with violent tendencies could stop some mass shootings and other gun tragedies. Figuring out appropriate due process before that happens isn’t that difficult.
Biggs’ new perch is important
Being the new chairman of the House Freedom Caucus gives Biggs greater influence in shaping GOP legislative strategy. And a leg up for a U.S. Senate run, if he’s interested.