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Opinion & Commentary

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Commentary: After Omni Ruling, Brnovich Stands a Chance to Rein in Cap’n Crow

By Stephen LemonsJuly 18, 2019

An Arizona tax judge hands AG Mark Brnovich’s a partial win in his lawsuit against ASU, which claimed the college misuses its tax exempt status and has violated the state constitution’s gift ban.

Bisbee Blogger Once Again Clobbers Cochise County Prosecutor

By Stephen LemonsJune 20, 2019

On June 13, a three-judge panel of the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the former publisher of the Cochise County Record.

Commentary: Phoenix Is Not Your Steppingstone for Museum Directors

Commentary: Phoenix Is Not Your Steppingstone for Museum Directors

By Robrt L. PelaJune 16, 2019

But we did get those bilingual signs before the art museum CEO took off for the blues skies you’ve ever seen in Seattle.Commentary: Phoenix Is Not Your Steppingstone for Museum Directors

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Commentary: Cap’n Crow Strikes Back: ATRA Calls Letters to Corporate Leaders ‘Bully’ Tactic

By Stephen LemonsJune 4, 2019

Letters from ASU president Michael Crow to the corporate members of a tax watchdog organization reveal an imperious bully-boy in action.

(UPDATE) Commentary: In the Battle Between Gannett and Digital First, Root for Neither

By Stephen LemonsMay 16, 2019

Journalism geeks love to hate Gannett, but Digital First is worse. Still, neither can save the news biz.

Mueller Report Aside, Julian Assange’s Arrest Is a Danger to Us All

By Stephen LemonsApril 19, 2019

Too many on the left want to punish the WikiLeaks founder for hurting Hillary Clinton’s campaign, forgetting the greater good he did before 2016.

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Mark Brnovich Aims to End Michael Crow’s Crony Capitalism, and That’s a Good Thing

Mark Brnovich Aims to End Michael Crow’s Crony Capitalism, and That’s a Good Thing

By Stephen LemonsApril 4, 2019

Even liberals should cheer on the Republican attorney general in this fight against Arizona State University’s president.

New Zealand Shooter Loathed ‘Invaders’; So Do Trump and Too Many Arizonans

By Stephen LemonsMarch 20, 2019

No wonder Brenton Tarrant refers to the U.S. president as “a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.”

The Column We’ve Been Waiting For: Bruja’s Gotta Brand-New Gig, Bitches

By Jan Brewer (okay, it's Stephen Lemons)March 6, 2019

We couldn’t resist as we welcome back Stephen Lemons as a semi-regular columnist.

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ASU Media Relations Office Is an Embarrassment to Cronkite Journalism School

ASU Media Relations Office Is an Embarrassment to Cronkite Journalism School

By Ray SternMarch 4, 2019

“You’re the one that received the request. You don’t really get to pass that off,” said attorney Danee Garone about ASU’s public records policy.

Goodbye, Joe Arpaio: Last in the Senate Race, First in ‘Blood, Slime, and Misery’

Goodbye, Joe Arpaio: Last in the Senate Race, First in ‘Blood, Slime, and Misery’

By Stephen LemonsAugust 29, 2018

Thing is, Arpaio’s shtick has always involved acting the fool.

Arizona Senate Race: Four Humpty Trumptys Sitting on a Wall

By Stuart WarnerAugust 27, 2018

How can you tell the candidates for Jeff Flake’s Senate seat apart?

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Ex-Sheriff Joe ‘I Was Duped’ Arpaio Is Mentally Unfit for U.S. Senate

By Ray SternAugust 6, 2018

“He mentioned Trump and gold — I thought he was talking about a gold shower,” Arpaio explained.

Why Are You So Afraid? They’re Our Children, for What It’s Worth

Why Are You So Afraid? They’re Our Children, for What It’s Worth

By Stuart WarnerMarch 25, 2018

Our nation’s youth make an impassioned plea for gun control, but what are we to do until that happens?

Canal Rescue:  A Puppy Found and Car Keys Lost

Canal Rescue: A Puppy Found and Car Keys Lost

By Stuart WarnerMarch 19, 2018

We named him Johnny, for Johnny Weissmuller, because he was such a strong swimmer. I guess that dates us.

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No Cartoon Joke: Dreamers Are Just Like Us – Except They Commit Fewer Crimes

No Cartoon Joke: Dreamers Are Just Like Us – Except They Commit Fewer Crimes

By Stuart WarnerFebruary 12, 2018

Oh, sure, what liberal think tank came up with this statistic? You might be surprised.

Arizona, Say Goodbye to Baseball’s Chief Racist, Wahoo, During Spring Training

By Stuart WarnerFebruary 5, 2018

And as for the Redskins, well, they can go to Hail.

The Post: Journalism Had Dick Nixon in 1971; We’ve Got Donald Trump

By Stuart WarnerJanuary 22, 2018

The film that should remind all of us that journalism matters, whether it’s practiced in Washington, D.C., or Casa Grande, Arizona.

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Joe Arpaio: 10 Reasons Not to Vote for This Bloodsucker (You Want More?)

By Stuart WarnerJanuary 18, 2018

This little man does not deserve to be your U.S. Senator.

Simple Truths: People Are Not Illegal; Motel 6 Isn’t Batman Fighting Crime

Simple Truths: People Are Not Illegal; Motel 6 Isn’t Batman Fighting Crime

By Stuart WarnerJanuary 8, 2018

In fact, state of Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says it may have been Motel 6 that was breaking the law.

Mistake News Isn’t Fake News, but We Can’t Let Trump Make News the Story

Mistake News Isn’t Fake News, but We Can’t Let Trump Make News the Story

By Stuart WarnerDecember 11, 2017

Just like golf can destroy a good walk, errors can destroy our credibility

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The Not-So-Hot-100 List of Prominent Men Behaving Badly

The Not-So-Hot-100 List of Prominent Men Behaving Badly

By Stuart WarnerDecember 4, 2017

I put the names in alphabetical order so you can do a quick check to see if you are on it.

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