Opinion
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OPINION: SCOTUS to decide whether abortion bans violate federal emergency medical treatment guarantee
This is part three in a series on the increase in violence against women since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and the future of abortion care and emergency medical treatment in the United States. Read part one here. The US Supreme Court has accepted two abortion cases for 2024, one involving pharmaceutical…
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Opinion: Strategies for Child Abuse Prevention
11 ways you can be an ally in the fight against child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In the United States, it is estimated that a child experiences abuse or neglect every 54 seconds, equating to nearly 1,600 children each day. Statistics show that younger children are at a greater risk of experiencing…
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Opinion: Don’t think Arizona abortion bans are harming women? Think again.
Explore the critical state of women’s healthcare under restrictive Arizona abortion bans, featuring real-life impacts and legal challenges.
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OPINION: Domestic Terrorism Prevents Women from Getting Lifesaving Abortions
Domestic Terrorism Prevents Women from Getting Lifesaving Abortions Twenty-five years ago, in the kitchen of his suburban Buffalo, New York, home, Dr. Barnett Slepian was preparing soup with his family. The OB-GYN and abortion provider had just returned home from synagogue, where he had attended a memorial service for his father. Suddenly, a bullet pierced…
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Opinion: Defending the Freedoms of all Americans, Not Just a Political Party
At the heart of American democracy is the basic right to vote. This treasured privilege has been earned through struggle and is the very foundation of our freedom. It is the right which all other rights hinge upon. With a combined 40 years of military service, we stand alongside many other brave Americans devoted to…
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OPINION: How embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is a business imperative
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the imperative for businesses to embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a strategic imperative for sustainable growth and long-term success. As society becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, businesses need to intentionally engage in DEI or risk falling behind competitively. A diverse company looks to employ people of different…
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Opinion: Local Democrats lead bipartisan effort to support Gila County students burdened with school lunch debt
We didn’t just raise funds; we sparked a conversation about the importance of ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals at school.
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Opinion: Stemming the STEM Decline: Making STEM Education Work for Students
Teens say their dream job is one that offers the opportunity to excel and where they can help people. Careers in STEM do both.
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Opinion: Arizona needs to protect access to contraception
“Without Roe, access to contraception is needed more than ever, and protecting that access shouldn’t even be a question,” Gilbert residnet Lori Ament writes in an op-ed.
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Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start
“The CHIPS and Science Act is changing so many lives and having such a massive impact on the economy because its benefits aren’t leaving any communities out,” Phoenix resident Tarji Borders writes in an op-ed.
