The nearly absurd rise in housing prices which has led nearly directly to a rental crisis in Arizona is a major pressing issue that we have been on top of here at the Arizona Progress Gazette. Recent interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve have served the purpose of pumping the brakes on the economy, raising interest rates, and halting … Read More
Julie Gunnigle’s County Attorney Campaign Death Rattle: The Price of Listening to Activists Instead of Reason
By Alexander Lomax In her third run for elected office in the last four years, while Julie Gunnigle is now inching towards perennial candidate status, not unlike Rodney Glassman (sans party flipping), she has shown promise at times. Bold, well spoken and physically attractive (which unfortunately matters), she has positioned herself as someone worth watching in the Democratic political world. … Read More
Can Katie Hobbs Follow the Napolitano Path to the 9th Floor?
Arizona’s gubernatorial office, located on the 9th floor of the Executive Office downtown, has been constantly occupied by Republicans since the time of Janet Napolitano. This year, Katie Hobbs offers the best possibility for Dems to retake the 9th floor since Napolitano’s last term which ended in 2009. So can she follow that same template to victory? To be fair, … Read More
In a Divided State, One Issue Has Overwhelming Support: Stopping Dark Money
It may not be a stretch to say that Arizona is as divided as it ever has been. Many statewide races will likely go down to the wire and be very close to a 50/50 split, and rhetoric has heated up on both sides of the political aisle. But one subject is overwhelmingly popular, regardless of which side of the aisle … Read More
Scottsdale is Giving a Raise to Law Enforcement – Blue America Should Take Note
Many of us Arizonans have looked at the chaos, lawlessness and crime that has at times enveloped cities like San Francisco, Portland and Seattle over the last few years with a degree of derision, and for good reason. While instances of those issues are certainly trumped up by conservative media, there is certainly a strong degree of truth to them. … Read More
Why You Should Vote Yes on Proposition 308
There will be quite a few important choices on your ballot this fall. I’m sure that I don’t have to tell you that between a US Senate race, all of the statewide races and control of the legislature, quite a few important things hang in the balance. That said, for one group of people, even more hangs in the balance. … Read More
From Landfill to Landmark: Tempe Town Lake Again About to Show a Massive Return on Investment with Coyotes Plan
It is not news that the Arizona Coyotes time in Glendale didn’t work out as well as originally intended. However Glendale’s loss appears to be Tempe’s gain, not just in the temporary placement of the team there but in the spectacular infrastructure and entertainment options that are currently in the works in order to make the ‘Yotes a permanent part … Read More
100% AAPI Cast Announced for Tiananmen: A New Musical Reading September 20 In New York City To Makes Its World Premiere October 6th, 2023 At The Phoenix Theatre Company
Production Adds 1989 Student Protest Leader To Creative Team In what promises to be one of the most important new American musicals to premiere in 2023 and just ahead of an upcoming industry-staged reading September 20th, 2022 in New York City, the producers of Tiananmen, a brave and necessary new musical announced the New York cast on Thursday, as well as a major addition … Read More
Guest Editorial: Why is Joseph Chaplik Insistent on Embarrassing Himself?
By Alexander Lomax I certainly understand the strategy; be as loud as you can, take risks with specious allegations, and attempt to become a darling of your political party. Joseph Chaplik has gone all in on this approach during his young political career as a two-term state Representative, and could prove to be even more successful if his ambition to … Read More
The Courage of Terry Goddard: One Man is on the Precipice of Changing Our State for the Better
It would be easy to question the motives of people who continue in politics are repeated losses or other disappointments. When it comes to candidates, it’s easy to look at figures like Rodney Glassman and think it a joke. But when it comes to causes, it is hard to see anything other than good motives mixed with a whole lot … Read More