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Phoenix readers react to Piestewa sunrise drummer social media backlash

By Benjamin Leatherman

Sep 3, 2025

"Hikers are overly pretentious, emotional, and straight up Karens."

'You're not a vibe': Phoenix social media sounds off on Piestewa sunrise drummer

By Amy Young

Aug 27, 2025

Hauling a drum up the mountain to play it in nature might work for you, but not everyone wants a morning dose of your beats.

Readers clown GOP candidate who said she wouldn’t vote for a woman

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 19, 2025

GOP state senate hopeful Mylie Biggs said women shouldn’t run for office. Readers loved the irony: “Who’s gonna tell her?”

Op-ed: Cannabis rescheduling could hinge on Trump’s next move

By Janet Jackim

Aug 15, 2025

Donald Trump has expressed support for reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Will that actually happen?

'Noooooo!' Readers react to the Valley's last Sizzler saying goodbye

By Tirion Boan

Aug 4, 2025

After 40-plus years, the Valley's final Sizzler has closed. Fans mourn the nostalgic steak and salad bar staple.

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Op-ed: GOP health care cuts will devastate Arizona families like mine

By Holanda Salinas | Arizona Mirror

Aug 1, 2025

Not having health insurance means we hope and pray that we do not get sick or hurt, because if we do, we cannot see a doctor.

An image of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, along with the words “President Trump: Release All the Epstein Files,” is projected onto the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building on July 18.

Op-ed: Why are Republicans so scared to release the Epstein files?

By Patti O'Neil

Jul 25, 2025

We’ve seen a complete bait and switch from some of the most rabid Epstein detractors. I’m looking at you, Rep. Andy Biggs.

Phoenix readers react to the closure of Imperial Outpost Games

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 24, 2025

"It's going to be very hard to find a game shop as amazing as IO."

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Phoenix readers react to Valley's new unsavory 'swamp king' billboard

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 10, 2025

An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.

Phoenix readers share memories of Zia Records over the years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 20, 2025

"I used to go there to buy Beatle bootlegs."

A publicity shot of a band of older white men.

Anchoring yacht rock: 'Nothing that 100 men or more could ever do'

By Cory Frye

Jun 13, 2025

How the sub-genre of mellow music that inspires listeners to dock, rock and mock is rated on a 'yachtski scale.'

Filiberto's closed 8 locations. Readers sound off on the price

By Tirion Boan

Jun 11, 2025

When the late-night staple abruptly closed several restaurants, readers had one main theory: Filiberto's is too expensive.

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Op-ed: Laura Pastor is dragging her feet on ditching the suicide lanes

By Jeremy Thacker

Jun 6, 2025

The Phoenix councilmember punted on axing the reverse lanes, saying it should be studied more. But it’s been studied enough.

Readers on the suicide lanes: ‘Life flashing before your eyes daily’

By TJ L'Heureux

Jun 4, 2025

Some decry the confusing signs and constant accidents. Others think anyone who doesn’t understand the signs is an idiot.

Introducing Amy Young, the new music editor of Phoenix New Times

By Sam Eifling

Jun 3, 2025

Say 'hello' to the person obsessed with providing the musical scoop, from the local to the beyond.

As Bobby's Burgers comes to Phoenix, readers wish for 'Bob's Burgers' instead

By Tirion Boan

May 23, 2025

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is expanding his reach in the Valley. But readers say they'd prefer another TV favorite.

Deep cuts: Three '80s New Wave hits from great, but overlooked, albums

By Tom Reardon

May 22, 2025

The records that birthed these songs are full of tracks that deserve as much attention as the hits that got all the love.

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Reader: A new ID law for online porn? Can I show my AARP card?

By Morgan Fischer

May 20, 2025

Starting in the fall, a new Arizona law will require that porn sites verify your age, possibly by having you submit ID.

How Trump and Christian nationalism split Phoenix churches in two

By Ruth Braunstein

May 16, 2025

Pastor Caleb Campbell lost 80% of his congregation to Trump-ier churches. He now works to heal that religious divide.

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Modern-day Jim Crow: Phoenix still has a segregation problem

By Rashaad Thomas | Arizona Mirror

Apr 25, 2025

Phoenix’s segregation was deliberately designed, reinforced through policy and sustained by inequality.

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers share memories of Los Arcos Mall

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-Trump history

Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers share memories of Los Arcos Mall

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-Trump history

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