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First Amendment protects Americans’ right to tape police

Freedom of speech is the bedrock of our republic, protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Americans are protected from government censorship and...

We must listen to the lessons our ancestors still teach

Last week, the administration building at Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde underwent some renovations to repair the crumbling adobe exterior, which...

Every single vote matters, especially in local elections

In previous years, local elections would kick off in the spring and conclude in the early summer. Council elections were also divorced from other...

When running for office, don’t yell at children of voters

During election season, voters are used to seeing candidates doing dumb things to win office. Stupid comments, gaffes and awkward videos go viral and...

Privacy comes at a cost, but that price is not negotiable

The Supreme Court of the United States entered the 21st century on June 25 with a unanimous ruling on two cases involving cellular phones...

The experiment in freedom is why we celebrate July 4th

While the Declaration of Independence established our nation in 1776, it did not immaculately conceive the country we know today. The formation of our...

Educators should be able to pass exams our students take

The history of the world is not always an easy topic of study — memorizing the dates of famous battles, the territorial changes from...

Oligarchies aren’t running just the old Soviet Union

Last month, amid the ongoing revolution in Ukraine and revolt by ethnic Russians in the east of the county, billionaire Petro Poroshenko was overwhelmingly...

A few answers to our newspaper’s common questions

As one of the only local newspapers in the area, residents turn to us to tell the ongoing story of the community. Our phones...

Slide Fire is over, but this year’s fire season is still young

Just after 2 p.m. on June 4, the U.S. Forest Service issued its final update regarding the Slide Fire, announcing the blaze, which consumed...

Closure of Sedona Film School leaves void in Verde Valley

Two weekends ago as the Slide Fire raged in Oak Creek Canyon, I spent most of it indoors out of the smoke and updating...

Advice for the high school graduates of the Class of 2014

To the graduating Class of 2014, as you are soon to leave high school, I offer some advice. Take what you need:Wear sunscreen. I...

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