In case you missed it, the Arizona Republic had an extensive update on the Light Rail system yesterday and the plans for the future extensions in Phoenix and in Mesa.  Mesa is moving forward with the ground breaking on their extension and Phoenix is expected to vote on theirs next month.  Though the lines and…

Public officials are, by their very definition, “ public figures “ exposed to media review and voter scrutiny.  We have seen that here in Arizona recently with a series of investigations, indictments, and various personal issues splashed across the headlines. As we have said before, these are the exceptions, not the rule in Arizona politics. …

By: Paul Bentz With that, there is the temptation to fall into a “tit for tat” mentality where candidates are focused on their opponents.  Candidates should take a page out of last week’s episode of Mad Men.  After getting his ad dropped in favor of Don’s concept, Michael Ginsberg said to Don Draper, “I feel…

A sight never seen before in Arizona! It is one of the finest traditions in all of professional sports. At the conclusion of an NHL playoff series, both teams line up and shake hands at the end.  Perhaps all of us could take something from this.  There is nobility in fierce competition be it on…

Craig Harris’ tome from this morning reminds me of the scene from A River Runs Through It, where the Presbyterian Minister played by Tom Skerritt is editing his young son’s writing. The erstwhile son continues to bring piece after piece to his erudite and taciturn Scottish father, and the father says time after time, “again,…