This piece has been distibuted to opinion page editors statewide–and was updated and editted for a version that later appeared in the East Valley Tribune on Sunday, February 1. The only thing missing from the budget plan from Republican … Continue reading
Published Saturday, September 15, 2007 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Cupcake police coming to a school near you.” Every school year brings change. In Tempe Elementary School District this year it’s the cupcake police. Our kids … Continue reading
Published Thursday, June 8, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Killed bills would have protected moms, kids.” As the state legislature winds down, bills start flying through the process. As that happens, you should compare what … Continue reading
Published Friday, April 21, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “March gives kids lesson in civics, life” On Monday, April 10, my wife and I did what any responsible parent concerned about learning, civic engagement, and … Continue reading
Published December 16, 2005 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “For kids’ sake fight lowered film ratings.”I joke with my eleven year-old son who has read all six Harry Potter books that he’ll have to wait two … Continue reading
Published Friday, April 1, 2005 in the East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic “EV Legislators pull plug on kids.” Beaten, neglected, drug-exposed before birth, sexually abused, these are all tragedies that can befall kids and lead to their placement … Continue reading
Published Friday, January 7, 2005 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Don’t hurt a family, even if you differ.” Our family of eight: mom, dad, three children, and three dogs, piled into our 22 foot 1989 Toyota … Continue reading
Published Friday, January 7, 2005 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as ”Don’t hurt a family, even if you differ.” Note: this legislation was yanked early and then ran by the Center for Arizona Policy as a citiziens initiative. It became Prop. … Continue reading