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Abortion amendment not needed for miscarriage treatment

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Dear Editor,

Arizonans deserve to know the truth: miscarriage care is now and will remain available for women, regardless of what happens with Prop 139. I know first-hand. Last year, my husband and I found out I was pregnant.

During my second prenatal check, my midwife was using the doppler to find the heartbeat– all routine. But it was taking too long, she was struggling to find any sign of life. She was going over and over my belly, assuring me that the positioning of the baby could make it hard to find

Politically obsessive people are suckers

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor:

Don’t get me wrong, I have my own political beliefs. This is about those who are way too obsessed with politics, to the point that they fall for the most ridiculous things.

Rights are being taken away piece by piece

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor,

On September 25, at the World Economic Forum, John Kerry stated the “1st Amendment stands as a “major block ” to their ability to control the facts.”

Housing shortage, lack of services needs to be addressed

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor,

On October 8, the City of Kingman will hold a town hall to discuss “Crime and Homelessness.” This topic was originally presented in a public online survey as “Crime/Homelessness.” These two social issues are distinct challenges. Approaching homelessness through a lens of criminality creates criminality where there is none.

Those without shelter deserve a stable place to live

The Mirage

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Dear Editor,

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place, that is the mirage that the people of Kingman have been facing for decades when addressing the City Council. This illusive phenomenon is both rhetorical and optical in perception but at the end of the day, the month or the years, the only ones being deceived are the good people of our town.

It was but merely a few days ago that I authored a very revealing publication calling out the city for its failure to communicate

A Better Choice for CD9

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor,

Arizona Congressional District 9 is one of the largest in the nation. It stretches from the West Valley to the California state line. From I-8 to the Utah state line. Despite its size, CD 9’s population is widespread and concentrated in a few densely populated areas including Goodyear, Surprise, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, Wickenburg, Yuma, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City and Kingman. It is vital that we are represented in Congress by a candidate who is competent and knowledgeable about the needs of the west side of our state.

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Abortion amendment not needed for miscarriage treatment

Politically obsessive people are suckers

Rights are being taken away piece by piece

Housing shortage, lack of services needs to be addressed

The Mirage

A Better Choice for CD9

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