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December political cartoons from Gannett cartoonists
December political cartoons from Gannett cartoonistsThe cartoonist’s homepage, azcentral.com/opinions/bensonSteve Benson
Benson's best: Write Obama's caption
Benson's best: Write Obama's captionYear End: We've chosen four Benson cartoons to caption in December. Submit your ideas, and you could win!Opinion
News you want to see: Write the headline for 2015
News you want to see: Write the headline for 2015Year end: What will the top headlines be in 2015? Write the news you want to see, and be sure to vote on your favorites!Opinion
Farewell to our masterful Viewpoints editor
Farewell to our masterful Viewpoints editorRobert Leger: Today is Jennifer Dokes' last day with The Republic. We're sure going to miss her.Letters
Media also to blame for Ferguson riots
Media also to blame for Ferguson riotsLetter: How the media described Ferguson pushed some people over the top.Letters
Odd-shaped red signs mean what they say: Stop!
Odd-shaped red signs mean what they say: Stop!Letter: Your vehicle needs to stop, not pause or slow as you glance up from your phone and roll past them.Clay Thompson
Get out the stethoscope, today we diagnose Tiny Tim
Get out the stethoscope, today we diagnose Tiny TimClay Thompson: There are a variety of maladies he might have hadEditorial
Sheriff Joe may eat his own green bologna
Sheriff Joe may eat his own green bolognaOur View: A federal judge, upset over foot dragging and withheld evidence, delivers a stern warning.Steve Benson
Indictment on injustice
Indictment on injusticeWith a second U.S. grand jury failing to indict a white police officer in the death of an African-American, protests are spreading across the nation. Eric Gardner's death was recorded on video from several different angles, showing Gardner brought down by a group...
Phoenix's big Convention Center bet not paying off
Phoenix's big Convention Center bet not paying offRobert Robb: Is it really a surprise that a city-owned hotel is losing money?Letters
How could Douglas say that with a straight face?
How could Douglas say that with a straight face?Letter: International Baccalaureate programs turn students against the U.S.? That's completely false.Letters
If SRP enters debate, solar must be a problem
If SRP enters debate, solar must be a problemLetter: No one is saying rooftop solar should go away. Just don't jack up my bill because of it.Letters
Run from a cop? You deserve to be shot
Run from a cop? You deserve to be shotLetter: Start taking responsibility for your actions instead of pointing fingers at everyone else.Op Ed
Why penalize craft brewers for their success?
Why penalize craft brewers for their success?Executives: Arizona craft brewers are creating jobs and growing our economy. Our bill would keep them vibrant.Joanna Allhands
Top 10 Arizona tweets: Tough topics
Top 10 Arizona tweets: Tough topicsJoanna Allhands: This week's news had more tough topics than an after-school special. Help us count them down.Linda Valdez
Which of these hurts women's lib most?
Which of these hurts women's lib most?Linda Valdez: Short quiz - Which of these four people or things put women in their pre-liberated box? Answer carefully.Ej Montini
Should all police wear body cameras? Yes. But...
Should all police wear body cameras? Yes. But...EJ Montini: They're part of the treatment but not the cure.Clay Thompson
The U.S. is spending millions managing the draft it doesn't have
The U.S. is spending millions managing the draft it doesn't haveClay Thompson: Why are we doing that? It's a pretty good question
$98 for a pair of sweatpants? Do you think I'm stupid
$98 for a pair of sweatpants? Do you think I'm stupidClay Thompson: Find some other sucker to shop your catalogueLaurie Roberts
Ray Rice ... a role model? Hey, it could happen
Ray Rice ... a role model? Hey, it could happenThe disgraced running back could be a potent offensive weapon -- just not in an elevator.Editorial
The 1,600-page bill that boosts Arizona's economy
The 1,600-page bill that boosts Arizona's economyOur View: Sen. John McCain is using the federal defense appropriations bill to boost rural Arizona's economy.Steve Benson
Arpaio courting contempt
Arpaio courting contemptSheriff Joe Arpaio faces possible civil or criminal contempt charges Thursday as a judge demands he answer for failure to enforce civil rights law per court order. Meanwhile, columnist E.J. Montini pointed out Arpaio fired a distracting flare Wednesday by announcing a...Letters
Hold Michael Brown accountable for himself
Hold Michael Brown accountable for himselfLetter: What am I missing? No one is talking about Michael Brown being responsible for Michael Brown's actions.Letters
Tax dirty utilities, then pay solar customers
Tax dirty utilities, then pay solar customersLetter: We should tax the utility companies if they don't create a larger percentage of alternative energy.Letters
Hey, non-voters: Put up or shut up
Hey, non-voters: Put up or shut upLetter: What gives? Voter turnout is lowest when complaints against the government are so high?Linda Valdez
GOP looks silly on immigration
GOP looks silly on immigrationLinda Valdez: Republicans can shut down government to give Obama a complete victoryOpinion
Ducey could be lawmakers' BFF
Ducey could be lawmakers' BFFRobert Leger: The relationship between the governor and the Legislature is about to improve. But is that a good thing?azcentral on Twitter
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