Opinion / Commentary

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Margery Williams was an accomplished writer and author long before she wrote “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Born in London in the summer of 1881 to a wealthy and successful lawyer, she was the youngest child. She reflected on feeling separated from her siblings on account of the age gap, “To be the youngest of a family by as much as six years is almost like being an only child.”

By By The Foundation for a Better Life March 26, 2024
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When people look at political questions through a partisan lens, they apply their own personal gloss to the world.

By WILL COOPER, My Turn March 26, 2024
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Recent polls show Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with their system of representative democracy, in which they choose candidates to represent their interests once in office.

March 23, 2024
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Which came first? The Easter bunny or the egg?

By Judy Bluhm March 23, 2024
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Rob Rigano lives in the town he grew up in on the East Coast, in New York state. His older brother, Phil, lives in San Diego. The two are in their mid-50s now, and they got together before COVID to record a few memories.

By By The Foundation for a Better Life March 19, 2024
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To celebrate Consumer Protection Week this year, the Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) Education Fund focused on everyday issues facing residents across our state, and provided tips to protect yourself and your household.

By By Teresa Murray, Arizona PIRG March 19, 2024
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Love is in the air! And so are the doves, finches and hummingbirds. Spring brings the promise of hope, new life, fresh beginnings, green leaves and babies. Lots of them.

By Judy Bluhm March 16, 2024
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After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That’s good news for consumers, especially those in low-income households, who spend a proportionally larger share of their income on food.

By By Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University March 12, 2024
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Connie might have said there was nothing special about her. Her grandchildren and their friends will tell you a different story.

By By The Foundation for a Better Life March 12, 2024
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Mineral Research Inc. is a family-owned business, owned and operated by native Arizonans and we are grateful to the Cottonwood community for the support it’s given our small business.

March 9, 2024