Monthly Archives: February 2013

Bill would help citizens engage in voting process

By Sam Wercinski
The Republic | azcentral.com
Arizona Republic colum­nist Doug MacEachern shed light on how “ ‘Dark money’ in campaigns under­mines basic democracy,” be­cause of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision (Viewpoints, Jan. 13). The five justices wiped out more than a hundred … Continue reading →

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Partnering with Mexico is wise

By Victor Trevino
The Republic | azcentral.com
In January, we witnessed the beginning of a second term for President Barack Oba­ma. In December, in Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto began a six-year term.
There are several reasons to emphasize the new beginnings of … Continue reading →

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Good Sign: Aid for CPS OK’d

EDITORIAL Child-welfare legislation
The Republic | azcentral.com
The fast-track approval of an emergency mea­sure to hire Child Pro­tective Services workers speaks to the humanity of all those who helped make it happen.
It shows Arizona’s best side.
This $4.4 million appropria­tion addresses some of the … Continue reading →

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Different backgrounds but a common purpose

By Dan Nowicki and Ronald J. Hansen
The Republic | azcentral.com
The eight senators who banded together to pursue bipartisan immigration reform span the political spectrum from conservative to liberal. Some are longtime lawmakers while others are rising stars who represent the future … Continue reading →

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