Category: Opinion

Dear Editor, Despite the efforts of the left, Arizona is a pro-life state. In addition to our pro-life laws, our state is home to dozens of centers, clinics, and social services to support women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. But what happens when those very women and families don’t know about these resources? 12 years ago, Tina Stephens had an abortion. But an abortion was the last thing she wanted. After finding out she was pregnant, she searched desperately online for resources and support to make it financially possible for her and her husband to bring another baby into their…

Dear Editor, Despite the efforts of the left, Arizona is a pro-life state. In addition to our pro-life laws, our state is home to dozens of centers, clinics, and social services to support women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. But what happens when those very women and families don’t know about these resources? 12 years ago, Tina Stephens had an abortion. But an abortion was the last thing she wanted. After finding out she was pregnant, she searched desperately online for resources and support to make it financially possible for her and her husband to bring another baby into their…

Dear Editor, I hear a lot about white privilege.  I grew up in Martin county, Kentucky. We were considered one of the poorest counties in the United States. In April, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson and his entourage of staff, secret service, media and other politicians swarmed into the county seat of Inez during his war on poverty campaign tour. Johnson and the entourage rode through our town waving and then proceeded on down route 3, which was less than three miles north of my homeplace. He walked onto the porch of a local family where he did a photo…

Dear Editor, I hear a lot about white privilege.  I grew up in Martin county, Kentucky. We were considered one of the poorest counties in the United States. In April, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson and his entourage of staff, secret service, media and other politicians swarmed into the county seat of Inez during his war on poverty campaign tour. Johnson and the entourage rode through our town waving and then proceeded on down route 3, which was less than three miles north of my homeplace. He walked onto the porch of a local family where he did a photo…