By:  J. Charles Coughlin how to get a girlfriend Arizona Republic columnist Ed Montini’s Sunday column got me thinking.  Like a parent who only bemoans the challenges his child faces, Montini focuses on the negatives attached to our state, instead of celebrating our accomplishments.  Arizona is not a “juvenile delinquent” our state is simply the…

Nathan Cole will serve as the Tempe JROTC battalion commander next year. The Highground family is so proud! Desert Vista student will lead district’s JROTC cadets by Cathryn Creno – Jun. 6, 2011 10:09 AM The Arizona Republic Desert Vista High School senior Nathan Cole has dreamed of being in the military since he was…

Finally, someone is looking into the banking industry and their role in the collapse of the American economy.  The Attorney General of New York is conducting an investigation into mortgage operations during the housing bubble.  The New York Times asks some serious questions that must be addressed during the investigation, such as: how to get…

Our motto here at HighGround is “Make It Happen.”  We do the hard work.  We make the tough choices.  We stand up for what we believe.  We tend to support people who feel the same way. That is why we stand behind people like Governor Jan Brewer, Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary…

Today, Former Congressman Matt Salmon announced his bid to return to the United States Congress.  A man of his word, he served from 1994 to 2000 when he honored his term limit pledge by opting not to seek re-election.  Salmon is a strong fiscal conservative and has always been a strong voice for the East…